Designed in consultation with Australia's peak accounting bodies, this accelerated professional accounting course can be completed in as little as 18 months and is ideal if you have completed an undergraduate degree in a business discipline including finance, human resources, marketing, management or property and wish to qualify as an accountant.
The Master of Professional Accounting Accelerated is an ideal course for current business professionals seeking a career change into accounting and financial management.
Designed in consultation with industry, the course structure recognises your previous undergraduate degree in business or related discipline and allows you to fast-track your studies, completing a professional accounting qualification in as little as 18 months' full-time study.
You will gain highly sought-after skills across accounting, finance, computer software applications, economics, statistics and business law. With a focus on providing practical skills, you will have opportunities throughout the course to gain hands-on experience with Microsoft Excel and Access, and the world-leading SAP enterprise system software.
Prepare to enter a rapidly changing industry forecast to experience strong growth (National Skills Commission, joboutlook.gov.au). Designed with flexibility in mind to suit current professionals, study online and choose between full-time and part-time modes.
If your undergraduate degree was not in a business or related discipline, our Master of Professional Accounting will suit you.
If you are a business graduate or a graduate from a cognate discipline looking to redirect your career, this course is for you. It is suitable for graduates in business or a cognate discipline who are interested in employment in accounting and financial management orientated careers. Potential fields of employment include financial accounting, management accounting, taxation, auditing, finance, banking management, administration, consulting or business advisory services.
The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.
You must complete 12 units (72 credits):
The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.
To help you plan your studies and see which unit comes first, if one unit should be completed before another and when you will study each unit, check out our course planners.
This course is accredited by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and meets the Associate membership requirements of the CPA, CAANZ and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). It also provides eligibility to commence studying the professional-level exams of these three professional accounting bodies in Australia.
This course is accredited by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and meets the Associate membership requirements of the CPA, CAANZ and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). It also provides eligibility to commence studying the professional-level exams of these three professional accounting bodies in Australia.
If you have completed prior study relevant to units within this course, you may be eligible for credit for your past studies. Learn more about credit and recognition of prior learning.
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.
The Indicative First-Year Fee for a Full Fee Paying (FFP) Place is the approximate cost of enrolling in this course for one full-time academic year (this is usually eight units studied over two terms) and should be used as a guide only. Your actual fees may vary depending on the units you study and your study load. Check the cost-per-unit spreadsheet available on our fees webpage for the approved unit fees. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. Understanding your fees.
You may be eligible for FEE-HELP, an Australian Government loan scheme that helps eligible students pay their tuition fees. Provided you meet the FEE-HELP eligibility criteria, you can choose to use FEE-HELP to cover all or part of your tuition fees.
Learn more about paying for university or view the FEE-HELP information booklet on the Australian Government’s Study Assist website.
Part of your course costs will include Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF). SSAF is charged in addition to your student contribution or tuition fees and is used to help enhance your study experience. There may also be other costs as part of your studies, such as textbooks, technology expenses, travel expenses, professional certifications, uniforms, or vaccinations. Explore other study costs.
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