The MPA introduces you to business with a focus on accounting.
Obtain associate membership by the three peak professional accounting bodies in Australia: CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). The content of the program reflects the mandatory requirements as determined by the professional bodies. Delivery is across 4 semesters and includes face-to-face lectures, tutorial participation and assessment tasks that reinforce the program learning outcomes.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2024 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Obtain associate membership by the three peak professional accounting bodies in Australia: CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). The content of the program reflects the mandatory requirements as determined by the professional bodies. Delivery is across 4 semesters and includes face-to-face lectures, tutorial participation and assessment tasks that reinforce the program learning outcomes.
Professional recognition
Graduates of the Master of Professional Accounting program will meet the educational requirements for admission as an associate member of CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, and the Institute of Public Accountants. To gain full membership, graduates must complete the requirements of the chosen professional body’s qualification program.
Credit policy
It is the responsibility of the student to confirm with the three Australian accounting bodies (CPA, ICAA and IPA) whether any credit granted will impact on their eligibility for professional association membership.
Admission requirements
Entry to the Master of Professional Accounting program will normally require:
- An AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree (or equivalent).
Program structure
Program requirements and notes
- Student must complete 14 required courses.
- Students must complete 2 elective courses from any of the Masters programs offered by the School of Business.
- Students admitted to the program with a completed AQF level 7 Bachelor degree or equivalent in Business are eligible for four courses (48 units) of credit. This will include BUS502 Individual Learner Needs, BUS503 Teaching Technologies: Curriculum and Pedagogy and two electives.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- Online study mode not available to international students on a Student Visa.
Required courses (14)
ACC506 Professional Experience: Facilitating the Learning Environment
ACC508 Teaching Reading and Writing
ACC510 Teaching HPE in the Early Years
ACC511 Assessing Learning
ACC521 Teaching HASS in Primary School
ACC520 Teaching Arts in Primary School
ACC610 Professional Experience: Differentiated Practice
ACC611 Teaching Science in Primary Schools
ACC620 Communication and Thought
ACC621 Visual Worlds: An Introduction to Art and Design History
BUS501 Introduction to Design
BUS502 Typography
BUS503 Communication Theory and Practice
MGT723 Visual Literacy: Design Principles and Practice
Electives (2)
Select two electives from:
ACC701 Editing for the Communications Professional
BUS702 Digital Photographic Practice
BUS703 Ways of Seeing: Understanding Images
BUS704 Communication and Thought
BUS705 Environment and Health
BUS706 Chemistry
BUS707 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
BUS708 Cell Biology
BUS709 Science Research Methods
BUS710 Organic Chemistry
BUS711 Inorganic Chemistry
INF701 Molecular Biology
MGT701 Food in Society
MGT702 Earth's Surface Processes
MGT703 Sustainable Energy Systems
MGT704 Biochemistry
MGT711 Introduction to Mathematics
MGT712 Mathematics Foundations
MKG701 Research Design: Methodology and Literature Review
TOTAL UNITS 192