Master of Professional Accounting - (MPA). Available online
Masters by CourseworkCourse snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
2 years full-time; 4 years part-time
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Location
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Placements
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ATAR
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Inherent Requirements
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
MPA
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Course code
1208210
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Credit points
192
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Equivalent units
16
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Indicative Fee
Overview
Interpreting the language of business is no mean feat. It takes an accountant with commercial know-how and lateral thinking skills, who can exercise professional judgement and communicate complex financial information with clarity. Even in times of economic downturn professional accountants are hot property - expert accountants with broad skills in managing business finances, regulatory compliance, spotting anomalies and opportunities, are vital in helping a business flourish and grow.
Southern Cross University’s Master of Professional Accounting can help you get there. It’s CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA) accredited, satisfies all CPA foundation units, and provides a clear path to becoming a Certified Practising Accountant - a professional title that will open doors all over the world. You’ll also qualify for entry into the CA Chartered Accountants Program.
But this degree isn’t only for accountants or those wanting to become a CPA or CA. Accounting is universally applicable - every organisation, no matter how big or small, needs one. So whether you already work in accounting or finance, or come from other fields like health, business, communications or IT, our MPA can help you meet the challenges and grab the opportunities in this global growth sector - from Tweed Heads to Hong Kong, and anywhere in between.
Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
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Intellectual rigour | Develop and create effective solutions to complex problems from a discipline area. Critically evaluate, analyse and synthesise a complex issue or theory from a discipline area to arrive at a conclusion/decision with justification. |
Creativity | Incorporated in Intellectual rigour |
Ethical practice | Critically evaluate challenging interpersonal, organisational and governance issues in terms of their ethical implications. Apply discipline based knowledge and skills in situations that require autonomy and a high level of responsible behaviour. |
Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate and apply advanced discipline knowledge and skills in a specialised management area within a global perspective. Apply and integrate research principles and methods to complex management situations. |
Lifelong learning | Incorporated in Intellectual rigour |
Communication and social skills | Prepare and deliver advanced discipline advice, knowledge and ideas orally in a business or public context on complex issues. Prepare and deliver advanced written communications of justified advice for a business context and general public on complex issues. Critically analyse leadership research and practice in the management of people and self. Critically reflect on self and team regarding participation and performance. |
Cultural competence | Incorporated in Knowledge of a discipline. |
Our Master of Professional Accounting consists of compulsory core units and elective units.
Depending on the units you choose, your electives could further broaden your understanding of accounting theory and practice, or hone your skills in a particular area - for example business and finance in the Asia Pacific.
A key feature of the MPA program is the opportunity to undertake a double-weighted industry research project that can be applied to your own company or organisation.
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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SCU Online | Study Period 1 , Study Period 2 , Study Period 3 | N/A | N/A |
Career Outcomes
With an MPA and some professional experience under your belt you could apply for professional memberships and licences recognised the world over:
- Associate, CPA Australia (MPA aligns with CPA foundation exams)
- Affiliate, Institute of Management Consultants
- Associate, Financial Planning Association of Australia
- Associate, Finsia
- Associate, Institute of Actuaries of Australia
- Associate, Institute of Internal Auditors Australia
- Associate, Institute of Public Accountants
- Associate, Tax Institute
- Fellow, Association of Taxation & Management Accountants
- Financial services licence, company auditor registration, credit licence, self managed super fund auditor, managed investment scheme operator, registered liquidator, ASIC
- Provisional membership, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (formerly ICAA)
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Course requirements
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To be eligible for the Master of Professional Accounting a candidate must successfully complete not less than sixteen (16) units (192 credit points) comprising:
- all units in Part A and Part B; and
- two (2) units (24 credit points) from Part C
- To be eligible for the award of Graduate Diploma in Accounting a candidate shall successfully complete not less than eight (8) units (96 credit points) from Part A.
- To be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate in Accounting a candidate shall successfully complete not less than four (4) units (48 credit points) from Part A.
- A candidate in the Master of Professional Accounting who has completed (8) units (96 credit points) and met the requirements for the Graduate Diploma in Accounting may elect to be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Accounting following withdrawal from candidature for the Master of Professional Accounting.
- A candidate in the Master of Professional Accounting who has completed four (4) units (48 credit points) and met the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Accounting may elect to be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Accounting following withdrawal from candidature for the Master of Professional Accounting
Entry requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Language requirements
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To be eligible for the Master of Professional Accounting a candidate must successfully complete not less than sixteen (16) units (192 credit points) comprising:
- all units in Part A and Part B; and
- two (2) units (24 credit points) from Part C
- To be eligible for the award of Graduate Diploma in Accounting a candidate shall successfully complete not less than eight (8) units (96 credit points) from Part A.
- To be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate in Accounting a candidate shall successfully complete not less than four (4) units (48 credit points) from Part A.
- A candidate in the Master of Professional Accounting who has completed (8) units (96 credit points) and met the requirements for the Graduate Diploma in Accounting may elect to be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Accounting following withdrawal from candidature for the Master of Professional Accounting.
- A candidate in the Master of Professional Accounting who has completed four (4) units (48 credit points) and met the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Accounting may elect to be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Accounting following withdrawal from candidature for the Master of Professional Accounting
Course structure
Unit Code | Unit Title | Level of learning | Notes |
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Part A |
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ACC92110 | Business Accounting (Online) | Intermediate | |
ACC92210 | Accounting Information Systems and Processes (Online) | Intermediate | |
ECO82210 | Economics and Quantitative Analysis (Online) | Intermediate | |
LAW81110 | Business and Corporation Law (Online) | Introductory | |
ACC92211 | Company and Financial Reporting (Online) | Intermediate | |
ACC93110 | Managerial Accounting (Online) | Intermediate | |
FIN91110 | Finance (Online) | Introductory | |
ACC93112 | Contemporary Issues in Accounting Theory (Online) | Advanced | |
Part B |
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ACC93211 | Professional Auditing (Online) | Advanced | |
ACC92212 | Taxation Law and Practice (Online) | Intermediate | |
ACC93111 | Corporate Governance (Online) | Advanced | |
MNG91217 | Project Management Principles | Introductory | |
MNG93217 | Industry Research Project: Part A | Advanced | |
MNG93218 | Industry Research Project: Part B | Advanced | |
Part C |
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MKT82210 | Marketing (Online) | Intermediate | |
MNG92210 | Global Business (Online) | Intermediate | |
MNG91210 | Entrepreneurship and Marketing (Online) | Introductory | |
MNG91211 | The Positive Leader (Online) | Introductory | |
MNG93211 | Managing Information Systems (Online) | Advanced | |
MNG82210 | Organisational Behaviour (Online) | Introductory | |
MNG93210 | Strategy and Case Analysis (Online) | Advanced |