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Murdoch University

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Master of Professional Accounting (MPA)

  • Masters (Coursework)

From mining to music, accounting is vital to every organisation in every industry.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1 - 18 months full-time
Course Code
M1273, 096792B
Study Mode
In person

About this course

From mining to music, accounting is vital to every organisation in every industry. It's an essential part of an organisation's decision-making, planning, and even performance evaluation.

Learn how to solve problems, negotiate and become a trusted and respected decision-maker in any industry.

After completing this course, you can apply to become a member of professional accounting bodies, including CPA Australia, and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, if your goal is to work in professional accounting.

In your research projects you'll work with academics, other students and our industry partners, which include government agencies, mining companies, accounting firms, IT service firms and real estate companies.

Study locations

Perth

External

What you will learn

Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you'll cover include:

  • accounting for managers
  • business finance
  • accounting processes
  • corporate accounting
  • taxation principles.

Career pathways

A postgraduate qualification can help you further your current career and move into a more senior role or help you change career paths to pursue new opportunities.

Depending on your own situation and career aspirations, your career could include roles such as:

  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
  • Chief Operating Officer (COO)
  • Management Accountant
  • Tax Accountant
  • Auditor.

Good financial management is needed across all industries. You could find yourself working in government, media, advertising, finance, and other areas of business or non-government organisations (NGOs).