Master of Professional Accounting (MPA)

The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) is designed principally for students from non-accounting backgrounds who wish to make a career change or simply to develop an understanding of the technical and social role accounting plays in contemporary business. As such, the MPA is a broad-based qualification that integrates the core accounting studies with authentic learning experience gained through participating in a Business Internship as a work integrated learning unit.

This program will help students develop the skills and expertise they need for a rewarding career in accounting. Students are expected to develop the knowledge and expertise to future-proof their career, where they will undertake advanced learning in both theory and professional practice and learn to solve critical accounting and business problems in innovative ways.

Full-time, 2 years (4 trimesters)

International applicants are required to provide evidence of sufficient English language skill to enable them to successfully complete a degree course. To demonstrate that they have met the English language requirements the applicant must show evidence of:
– An IELTS (International English Language Testing Service) score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 or equivalent from an approved IELTS provider to enter the Master’s Degree; or

– Successful completion of the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) B program (20 weeks) at Ozford English Language Centre or other English Language Centres endorsed by The NEAS (National English Language Teaching Accreditation Scheme) Quality Assurance which will meet the IELTS outcomes equivalent to IELTS 6.5 to enter the Master’s Degree; or

– Completion of an AQF Level 7 (or higher) qualification that was studied in Australia in English within the past two years; or

– Completion of a higher education qualification in English awarded by a recognised university in which English is the primary language.

Age Entry Requirement
Applicants must be minimum 18 years of age prior to commencing a course at the Institute.

Academic Entry Requirements
• Completion of an Australian Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline; or
• Completion of an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in a similar discipline