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Southern Cross University (SCU)

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Master of Professional Accounting

  • Masters (Coursework)

Accountants are vital to the operation and success of businesses and organisations at all levels and, not surprisingly, there is high demand for skilled accountants worldwide.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Course Code
1207045, 078675A, 081533M, 081533M, 081533M
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Mar, Jul, Oct
International Fees
$34,400 per year / $68,800 total

About this course

Accountants are vital to the operation and success of businesses and organisations at all levels and, not surprisingly, there is high demand for skilled accountants worldwide.

This CPA Australia and CA ANZ accredited course is designed for business professionals who are pursuing a career change as an accountant. It will also suit those already in the industry who need a recognised accounting qualification.

You'll become adept in complex accounting and business issues, and grow your expertise in financial management, accounting information systems, financial reporting, auditing, corporate governance and contemporary accounting standards and research.

Graduates are equipped to work in business, government and not-for-profit organisations in accounting, financial services and management positions. Advanced standing may apply to students who have completed relevant undergraduate and postgraduate study.

Study locations

Gold Coast

Online

What you will learn

  • Develop and create effective solutions to complex problems from a discipline area.
  • Critically evaluate, analyse and synthesise a complex issue or theory from a discipline area to arrive at a conclusion/decision with justification.
  • Develop and create effective solutions to complex problems from a discipline area.
  • Critically evaluate challenging interpersonal, organisational and governance issues in terms of their ethical implications.
  • Apply advanced discipline knowledge and skills in specialised management areas considering cultural and global perspectives.
  • Critically apply research principles and methods to complex management situations.
  • Critically evaluate, analyse and synthesise a complex issue or theory from a discipline area to arrive at a conclusion/decision with justification.
  • Critically reflect on participation and performance individually and in teams
  • Prepare and deliver advanced written and oral communications for complex issues in a business or public context.
  • Critically reflect on participation and performance individually and in teams
  • Apply advanced discipline knowledge and skills in specialised management areas considering cultural and global perspectives.

Career pathways

The global accounting profession has high employment demand, offering graduates the opportunity to seek employment in a range of industries in Australia and abroad.

Graduates are equipped to work in business, government and not-for-profit organisations in accounting, financial services and management positions. Management roles and activities undertaken by graduates include developing financial plans, preparing and certifying financial reports, conducting audits, advising company directors, shareholders and clients.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at Southern Cross University (SCU).
84.4%
Overall satisfaction
82.8%
Skill scale
70.6%
Teaching scale
87.9%
Employed full-time
$116k
Average salary