Master of Professional Accounting

The Master of Professional Accounting equips you with the skills to change careers and become an accountant. It’s designed for people with an unrelated degree who want to work towards registration with leading professional accounting bodies – including Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ).

The MPA will advance your understanding of accounting from a strategic business perspective and provide the financial expertise needed for senior management roles.

Key features:

  • You can complete this programme in 16 months fast-track
  • Gives you the academic requirements for membership in four professional accounting bodies.

Quick Facts

Entry Requirements

Minimum entry requirements

  • Must have completed a bachelor’s degree or graduate diploma (in any discipline) with a B- grade average in papers at level 7 or equivalent, OR
  • 10 years of work experience combined with a work-based portfolio

Admission is subject to the approval of the Dean (or representative).

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with a minimum score of 6.0 in each band.

Majors

Additional Majors and Minors

Additional majors and minors

Structure and Content

Related Programmes

Career Opportunities

Roles may include:

  • Chartered accountant
  • Management accountant
  • Chief financial officer
  • Finance manager
  • Forensic accountant
  • Business consultant
  • Tax specialist
  • Senior management positions

The MPA provides you with the academic requirements for membership in the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), Certified Practising Accountants Australia (CPA Australia) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

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