Master of Professional Accounting Extension

Program Overview

The Master of Professional Accounting (Extension) program at UNSW Business School combines core accounting principles with the option for additional electives or CPA Program subjects. Students can specialize in the CPA Pathway or choose electives in areas like Business Risk Management and Reporting for Climate Change and Sustainability. Graduates are prepared for careers in accounting, finance, and management, including roles such as auditors, financial analysts, and management consultants.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Master of Professional Accounting (Extension) program at UNSW Business School combines the core structure of the Master of Professional Accounting with the option to undertake additional electives or CPA Program subjects. This provides students with the opportunity to complete additional electives to align with their interests or undertake the CPA Program, meaning they can graduate having completed the educational component of the CPA Program as well as with a Master of Professional Accounting.

Objectives:

The program aims to provide students with a strong foundation in business with a clear accounting focus. Graduates will gain knowledge in accounting principles, their applications, and other relevant knowledge in economics, finance, information systems, and law.

Program Description:

The program follows a structure that includes core courses in Strategic Management Accounting, Advanced Financial Reporting, and Corporate Finance.

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

Graduates with a Master of Professional Accounting (Extension) from UNSW Business School can pursue careers as auditors, business risk managers, chief financial officers, financial accountants, financial analysts, insolvency and reconstruction specialists, management consultants, and treasurers.