Master of Professional Accounting

Masters (Coursework)

Modern economies depend on good accounting. We need experts who understand and can explain financial and social business environment to others.Our Master of Professional Accounting offers an intensive 1.5-year path to careers in accounting, financial management, auditing and business advising.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

1.5 years full-time

Course Code

3CM152, 072988K

Intake Months

Jul, Feb

International Fees

$49,900 per year / $74,850 total

About this course

Fast track your career in accounting

Modern economies depend on good accounting. We need experts who understand and can explain financial and social business environment to others.

Our Master of Professional Accounting offers an intensive 1.5-year path to careers in accounting, financial management, auditing and business advising.

Study locations

North Terrace

North Terrace Campus

What you will learn

Learn the fundamentals of financial and management accounting.
Study advanced accounting concepts and analytical techniques.
Take courses in taxation and auditing.
Explore relevant business areas such as economics, finance, information systems and business law.
Consider the role of technology and ways to build positive client relationships.

Career pathways

Accounting graduates are always in demand and enjoy both stability and variety. Due to changes in reporting practices, career opportunities are increasing across public and private sectors. You might work with a charity, in education or for the government. Perhaps you'll become chief financial officer at a company or manage budgets in the sporting world. You could even unmask financial deceptions as a forensic accountant.

Our Master of Professional Accounting satisfies the requirements for associate membership of CPA Australia, and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.

Top 150 in world for Accounting and Finance^
Graduates gain associate membership with CPA and CAANZ
AACSB accredited

^QS World University Rankings, 2022

Course structure

Students complete core courses which include four foundation courses and seven accounting courses. The remaining course will be chosen from a number of electives, depending on the student's main specialisation.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at University of Adelaide.

82.5%

Overall satisfaction

84.2%

Skill scale

73.7%

Teaching scale

85.7%

Employed full-time

$100k

Average salary

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