Upgrade your accounting skills and profit.
The beauty of this program at USC is that you earn three prized professional memberships:
- 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.
The beauty of this program at USC is that you earn three prized professional memberships:
- Associate member of CPA Australia
- The Institute of Chartered Accountants
- The Institute of Public Accountants
The MPA opens many doors for you to work in senior management roles and build yourself a top notch career. You will qualify to work in roles such as Chief Financial Officer, Senior Business Strategist, a Chartered Accountant, or as a key professional in the fast growing wealth management sector.
This program covers the latest business and accounting issues. It’s a comprehensive program that delivers accounting fundamentals, informatics, managerial finance, financial reporting, corporate reporting, issues in auditing practice, tax law and practice, the principles of economics and commercial law, and a research project.
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. 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
Required courses (14)
ACC506 Science Research Methods
ACC508 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
ACC510 Assessing Learning
ACC511 Professional Experience: Managing Learning Environments
ACC521 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
ACC520 Diversity and Inclusion
ACC610 Using Data for Learning
ACC611
ACC620 Teacher as Researcher
ACC621 Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
BUS501 The Psychology of Learning
BUS502
BUS503 Communication and Thought
MGT723 Introductory Bioscience
Electives (2)
Select two electives from:
ACC701 Accounting Fundamentals
BUS702 Economics for Managers
BUS703 Evidenced Based Decision Making
BUS704 Finance and Accounting for Managers
BUS705 Innovation Management and Professional Development
BUS706 International Business Law and Ethics
BUS707 Managing Across Global Cultures
BUS708 International Trade and Finance
BUS709
BUS710 Digital Branding
BUS711
INF701 Business Transformation through Technology and Artificial Intelligence
MGT701 Leading and Managing Organisations
MGT702 Understanding and Managing Organisational Behaviour
MGT703 Strategy, Governance and Ethics
MGT704 Sustainable International Business Management
MGT711 Entrepreneurship and Venture Planning
MGT712 Corporate Governance, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
MKG701 Marketing in a Global Environment
Total units: 192
Recommended study sequences
- Study Plan - Semester 1 commencement
- Study Plan - Semester 2 (mid-year) commencement
- Study Plan - Semester 1 commencement (with 48 units of credit)
- Study Plan - Semester 2 (mid-year) commencement (with 48 units of credit)
- Study Plan - Semester 1 commencement (South Bank)
- Study Plan - Semester 2 (mid-year) commencement (South Bank)
Program requirements and notes
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.
- 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.