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).
- Students who have completed a Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent in the same discipline may be eligible to receive credit of up to 48 units (4 courses).
Program structure
Required courses (14)
ACC506 Managing People
ACC508 Project Risk
ACC510 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
ACC511 Health Promotion Principles
ACC521 Engaging effectively with culturally diverse people
ACC520 Microbiology
ACC610 Medical Microbiology
ACC611 Microbial Pathogenesis
ACC620 Immunology
ACC621 Molecular Biology
BUS501 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems
BUS502 Climate Change Adaptation
BUS503 Climatic and Hydrological Systems
MGT723 Introduction to Climate Change Mitigation
Electives (2)
Select two electives from:
ACC701 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
BUS702 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
BUS703 Social Research
BUS704 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
BUS705 International Community Development and Global Justice
BUS706 Survey Design and Analysis
BUS707 Indigenous Australia and the State
BUS708 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues
BUS709 Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies
BUS710 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
BUS711 Health, Society and Culture
INF701 Disability: Culture, Community and Change
MGT701 Understanding Cultural Diversity
MGT702 Gender and Culture
MGT703 Industry Project 1: Social and Community Studies
MGT704 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
MGT711 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
MGT712 Social Research
MKG701 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
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.
- Students who have completed a Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent in the same discipline may be eligible to receive credit of up to 48 units (4 courses).
- 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.