- Program summary
- Program overview
- Admission requirements
- Credit policy
- Program structure
- Scholarships
- Program requirements and notes
- Enquiries
Program summary
Program title: Master of Professional Accounting
Award abbreviation: MPA
Degree type: coursework
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 2 years minimum full-time, 6 years maximum part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Fee type 2010: postgraduate coursework places, international fee-paying places
Total courses: 12
USC program code: BU771
CRICOS code: 059557J
Program overview
The Master of Professional Accounting provides an introduction to business with a focus on accounting, and enables students to obtain recognition by the two peak professional accounting bodies in Australia: CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. The content reflects the requirements as determined by the professional bodies. Delivery is across 4 semesters and includes face-to-face lectures, tutorial participation and assessment processes that reinforce the learning outcomes.
Admission requirements
Entry to the Master of Professional Accounting program will normally require:
(a) a non-accounting major, undergraduate degree from an Australian university
or
(b) an undergraduate degree from a recognised non-Australian university
and
(b) English requirement:
- IELTS - 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all subtests, or
- TOEFL - 575 with TWE of 5 (paper-based test) or 230 (computer-based test), or
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English - Level A Pass, or
- Previous degree completed in English.
Credit policy
As the Master of Professional Accounting is a graduate conversion program, credit may be awarded for previous undergraduate study according to the following policy. No credit for undergraduate study will be awarded toward any other Faculty of Business postgraduate program.
Credit toward the Master of Professional Accounting may be granted for previous undergraduate study up to a maximum of 4 courses on the grounds that the previous study includes courses deemed equivalent to any of the following University of the Sunshine Coast courses:
BUS501 Business Research and Statistics
BUS502 Principles of Economics for Accountants
BUS503 Principles of Commercial Law
ACC506 Accounting Fundamentals
ACC508 Informatics and Financial Applications
It is the responsibility of the student to confirm with the three Australian accounting bodies (CPA, ICAA and NIA) whether any advanced standing granted will impact on their eligibility for professional association membership.
Program structure semester 1 intake
12 required courses:
Year 1, Semester 1
ACC506 Accounting Fundamentals
BUS502 Principles of Economics for Accountants
BUS503 Principles of Commercial Law
Year 1, Semester 2
ACC512
BUS501 Business Research and Statistics
ACC508 Informatics and Financial Applications
Year 2, Semester 1
ACC511 Managerial Finance
ACC610 Strategic Management Accounting
ACC611 Taxation Law and Practice *
Year 2, Semester 2
ACC520 Legal Regulation of Business Structures
ACC620 Contemporary Accounting Issues *
ACC621 Issues in Auditing Practice *
Program structure mid-year intake
12 required courses:
Year 1, Semester 2
ACC506 Accounting Fundamentals
BUS501 Business Research and Statistics
ACC508 Informatics and Financial Applications
Year 1, Semester 1
ACC512
BUS502 Principles of Economics for Accountants
BUS503 Principles of Commercial Law
Year 2, Semester 2
ACC520 Legal Regulation of Business Structures
ACC620 Contemporary Accounting Issues *
ACC621 Issues in Auditing Practice *
Year 2, Semester 1
ACC511 Managerial Finance
ACC610 Strategic Management Accounting
ACC611 Taxation Law and Practice *
* Prerequisites apply
Scholarships
Candidates wishing to apply for a scholarship must complete a GMAT. Scholarships are available at several levels, including a half waiver of full fees, and a quarter waiver of full fees. The level of scholarship awarded will depend on the achievements evidenced by prospective students as part of their admissions process. Further information will be provided on request for prospective students interested in applying for a scholarship.
For more information, visit scholarships for business masters programs.
Program requirements and notes
- Students are required to successfully complete the 12 required courses as specified in the Master of Professional Accounting program structure.
- Refer to the Academic Rules for further information.
- International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Enquiries
International students:
USC International
Tel: +61 7 5430 1156
Fax: +61 7 5430 2836
Email: international@usc.edu.au
Australian and New Zealand students:
Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Fax: +61 7 5430 1231
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au