Program Overview

Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced)

Overview

Accounting is an integral part of the management and governance of any enterprise. It acts as a decisionmaking aid by providing the information necessary for planning, control and performance evaluation. The stakeholders of an entity rely on the accounting information to assist in a variety of decisions including the acquisition or sale of shares, lending of funds and the provision of services or goods. This course is aimed at students from any discipline seeking to acquire an accredited accounting qualification.

Admission Requirements

• Enrolment restrictions: All graduate courses are subject to restriction.
• Entry requirements (onshore): Recognised Bachelor's degree or higher, or equivalent training, or professional training. Students who have completed a degree with an accounting major from an Australian university will not be considered for admission.
• English language requirements: Equivalent of an Academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate integrated knowledge of accounting principles, theories and practice
2. Apply accounting knowledge in practical contexts (e.g. workplace)
3. Exhibit effective verbal, written, digital, and team interpersonal skills in working with stakeholders in a variety of contexts
4. Critically evaluate complex issues and problems and structure evidence-based conclusions
5. Employ individual and team learning strategies that promote intentional learning and autonomy
6. Promote and practice ethical and sustainable professional principles

Structure

The course consists of 48 credit points, including:

• Course Core (48 credit points, with 42 credit points of Required Units):
  • MBS518: Principles of Business Governance (3 cp)
  • MBS520: Research Preparation for Business (3 cp)
  • MBS538: Organisational Behaviour and Management (3 cp)
  • MBS539: Accounting for Managers (3 cp)
  • MBS544: Accounting Processes (3 cp)
  • MBS546: Business Finance (3 cp)
  • MBS614: Taxation Principles (3 cp)
  • MBS659: Quantitative Research for Business (3 cp)
  • MBS665: Business Valuation (3 cp)
  • MBS669: Management Accounting (3 cp)
  • MBS678: Corporate Accounting (3 cp)
  • MBS679: Accounting Theory and Governance (3 cp)
  • MBS680: Auditing (3 cp)
  • MBS686: Economics and Business Strategy (3 cp)
• Specified Elective Units (6 credit points):
  • MBS696: Business Intelligence and Analytics (3 cp)
  • MBS697: Sustainability Governance and Reporting (3 cp)
  • MBS643: Industry Project for Business (6 cp)
  • MBS654: Industry Placement for Business (6 cp)
  • MBS663: Leading the Engaged Enterprise (6 cp)
  • MBS664: Strategies for Growth and Excellence (6 cp)
  • MBS684: Managing Strategic Risk and Projects (6 cp)
  • MBS603: Data, Metrics, Reporting and Analytics (3 cp)
  • MBS667: Digital Business (3 cp)
  • MBS693: Seminar In Contemporary Business Issues (3 cp)
  • MBS673: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management (3 cp)
  • MBS555: Human Resource Management Perspectives (3 cp)
  • MBS636: International Business Negotiations (3 cp)
  • MBS568: Organisational Change, Management and Consultancy (3 cp)
  • MBS535: Managing, Evaluating and Developing Human Resources (3 cp)
  • MBS651: Leading and Managing Nonprofit Organisations (3 cp)
  • MBS661: Global Business in the Asian Century (6 cp)
  • MBS668: Managing Remuneration, Benefits and Motivation (3 cp)
  • MBS688: Acquisition of Human Resources (3 cp)
  • MBS521: Academic Business Skills for Postgraduates (3 cp)

Professional Outcomes

• Professional recognition: Graduates of this course meet the academic requirements for membership with CPA Australia and are eligible for entry to the Chartered Accountants Program with Chartered Accountants ANZ.
• Professional accreditation: This course is accredited by the CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
• Accrediting bodies: CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).

Course Details

• Course version: 23
• Version start date: 01/01/2026
• Owning college: College of Business
• Owning school: Accounting and Finance
• Duration in years: 2
• Enrolment pattern(s): Part Time, Full Time
• Credit points: 48
• Award title: Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced)
• AQF level: Level 9 - Masters Degree (Coursework)