- Build on your undergraduate study to pursue an accounting career
- Become an associate member of CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, and the Institute of Public Accountants
- Apply for scholarships to help meet your study expenses
Program summary
Program title: Master of Professional Accounting
Award abbreviation: MPA
Degree type: coursework
Study mode: on campus
Duration: 2 years minimum full-time, 6 years maximum part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Fee type 2013: postgraduate coursework places, international fee-paying places
Total courses: 12
USC program code: BU771
CRICOS code: 059557J
The MPA introduces you to business with a focus on accounting.
The program enables you to gain recognition by the two peak professional accounting bodies in Australia—CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.
You develop knowledge of concepts fundamental to successful business operation including economics, business law, research methods, and information and communications technology (ICT). You also gain specialised knowledge of accounting topics such as auditing, corporate and management accounting, taxation law and business finance.
Through a range of in-depth courses, you acquire a deeper understanding of the function of accounting in today’s complex business environment. You discover the basic principles of taxation law, and the nature, scope and operation of different business structures.
You learn a range of analytic tools for costing, decision-making, planning and control. You examine contemporary accounting and disclosure issues from inception and acquisition, to trading and termination of a company. You gain a firm foundation in ICT, and explore the specific application of ICTs to accounting.
Delivery includes face-to-face lectures, tutorial participation and assessment.
Professional recognition
Graduates of the MPA 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, you must complete the requirements of the chosen professional body’s qualification program.
Credit policy
It is the responsibility of the student to confirm with the three Australian accounting bodies (CPA, ICAA and IPA) whether any advanced standing granted will impact on their eligibility for professional association membership.
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 Arts and Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Fax: +61 7 5430 1231
Email: FABinfo@usc.edu.au
Program Leader
Dr Monte Wynder
Tel: +61 7 5430 1263
Email: mwynder@usc.edu.au
Admission requirements
Entry to the Master of Professional Accounting program will normally require:
a non-accounting major, undergraduate degree from an Australian university
or
an undergraduate degree from a recognised non-Australian university
Refer also to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
Study Plan
This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 1, 2011.
For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2011:
- Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
- Select the program in which you are enrolled.
- Scroll down to your relevant Program Structure.
Program requirements and notes
- Student must complete a minimum of 12 courses including all required courses listed below.
- 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.
Required courses: (12)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC506 Environmental Health Risk Management | |||
| ACC508 Workplace Learning I | |||
| ACC511 Simulation in Practice Education | |||
| ACC512 Leadership in Clinical Practice | |||
| ACC520 Learning and Teaching in the Practice Environment | |||
| ACC610 Independent Study | |||
| ACC611 Communication and Thought | |||
| ACC620 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| ACC621 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| BUS501 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change | |||
| BUS502 Social Research | |||
| BUS503 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory |
TOTAL UNITS 144