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 2025 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 Private International Law, BUS503 International Human Rights Law 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 Legal Internship
ACC508 Sports Law
ACC510 International Commercial Disputes
ACC511 Employment Law
ACC521 Health Law
ACC520 Family Law
ACC610 Anti-Discrimination Law
ACC611 Honours Research Methods, Design and Confirmation
ACC620 Law Honours Thesis
ACC621 Accounting Principles
BUS501 Exploring Business Research
BUS502 Economics for Business
BUS503 Discovering Management
MGT723 Marketing Essentials
Electives (2)
Select two electives from:
ACC701 Information Systems in Organisations
BUS702 Business Law
BUS703 World of Work: Your Pathway to Employment
BUS704 Business, Governance and Society
BUS705 Work Integrated Learning Project
BUS706 Work Integrated Learning Placement
BUS707 Research Principles in Mental Health and Neuroscience
BUS708 Mental Health and Neuroscience: Translational Research
BUS709 Youth Mental Health and Neurobiology
BUS710 Neuroimaging Advances in Mental Health
BUS711 Understanding and Preventing Suicide
INF701 Healthy Brain Ageing
MGT701 Neurocognition and Mental Health
MGT702 Stress-related Disorders
MGT703 Lifestyle Factors and Mental Health
MGT704 Research Perspectives and Implementation B
MGT711 Research Perspectives and Implementation A
MGT712 Accounting for Managers
MKG701 Economics for Managers
TOTAL UNITS 192