Master of Professional Accounting
The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) is designed to meet the global demand for high-quality graduates in accounting.
The Master of Professional Accounting is extremely popular for a number of reasons:
- Graduates of accounting benefit from high employment prospects. There are no shortages of accountancy job vacancies in the near future. This ensures jobs security.
- As the world economy progresses, the need for accounting graduates gets stronger, proving favourable for holders of qualifications from Australia due to overseas recognition. Graduates will meet the academic requirements for membership of CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and the Institute of Public Accountants.
- An MPA qualification provides flexibility as accounting professionals are needed in any industry, meaning more options to choose from.
- Students will integrate theoretical and technical knowledge of financial and management accounting, auditing, finance, economics, quantitative methods, information systems, business law and taxation law.
The two-year course can be completed in one year if students have a bachelor degree in business or a related field.
The course is ideal for graduates who do not have an undergraduate degree in accountancy and wish to obtain a professional accountancy qualification for a career change.
Having a Master’s qualification will provide students with an added advantage over students who have completed a Bachelor degree.
Inherent Requirements
Inherent requirements ensure the academic integrity of a course is maintained and preserves the university's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes. They must be met by all students.
There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of the course or unit.
- compliance with the policies, procedures and regulations which are applicable to all students at ACU.
- the mandatory requirements associated with the course of study, eg attendance, completion of assignments.
Campus Information
Melbourne
115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy Vic 3065 Locked Bag 4115, Fitzroy MDC Fitzroy Vic 3065
North Sydney
40 Edward Street, North Sydney NSW 2060 PO Box 968, North Sydney NSW 2059
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
- provides students with the opportunity to undertake paid employment across ACU campuses while completing their studies.
- If you're currently enrolled at ACU, or you graduated within the last two years, you can get in touch with our Career Development Service team via the Student Portal.
- It gives you exclusive access to graduate jobs, internships, career advice and reviews tailored to your study area.
- The Career Development Service provides appointments and online career advice, workshops and programs, employer events and connection
PSW Opportunity
- 2 years PSW for Melbourne, North Sydney, and Brisbane
- 3 years PSW for Ballarat, Canberra, Adelaide, Blacktown & Strathfield
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Academic IELTS; or IELTS indicator online test
Overall score: 6.5. Individual score of 6.0 in all tests
PTE Academic
65 with a minimum of 58 in all four communicative skills
TOEFL
Internet based total of 94: minimum 24 writing, 20 speaking and listening and 19 in reading
CAE
Overall CAE score 185, Minimum score of 176 in all tests
ACU English Language test; or ACU EAP
A (75-100%)
Or
Demonstrated current registration with an accredited body that has an English language requirement equivalent to, or higher than, the standards required by the University. Recognised registrations include:
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration other than Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Health Practice registration;
Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) Teacher registration;
Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) Teacher registration; and
NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Teacher registration.
Or
At least one full-time year of study of an Australian secondary or tertiary qualification at AQF Diploma level or higher, and completed no earlier than five years prior to the commencement of the course of study to which the student seeks admission;
Or
Demonstrated successful completion of at least one full-time year of study of an overseas qualification equivalent to an Australian secondary or tertiary qualification at AQF Diploma level or higher, where the medium of study was English, and completed no earlier than five years prior to the commencement of the course of study to which the student seeks admission.
- Course Code: 085337E
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
64640 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: 110 AUD