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 Management Accounting
ACC508 Personal Investment Management
ACC510 Visual Literacy: Design Principles and Practice
ACC511 Introduction to Design
ACC521 e-Media A
ACC520 e-Media B
ACC610 e-Media C
ACC611 e-Media D
ACC620 e-media E - Internship/Professional Project
ACC621 e-Media F - Professional Portfolio
BUS501 Introduction to Design
BUS502 e-Media A
BUS503 e-Media B
MGT723 e-Media C
Electives (2)
Select two electives from:
ACC701 Communication and Thought
BUS702 Cell Biology
BUS703 Foundations in Medical Science
BUS704 Chemistry
BUS705 Introduction to Pharmacology
BUS706 Human Physiology
BUS707 Human Anatomy
BUS708 Science Research Methods
BUS709 Genes in Health and Disease
BUS710 Blood Banking and Transfusion Sciences
BUS711 Introduction to Clinical Trial Coordination
INF701 Biochemical Pharmacology
MGT701 Clinical Embryology
MGT702 Organic Chemistry
MGT703 Medicinal Organic Chemistry
MGT704 Medical Microbiology
MGT711 Pharmaceutical and Food Microbiology
MGT712 Molecular Biotechnology
MKG701 Microbial Pathogenesis
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.