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University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

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Master of Professional Accounting MPA

  • Masters (Coursework)

Open the door to senior management and become eligible for associate membership of three accounting professional bodies: CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and The Institute of Public Accountants.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
BU772
Study Mode
In person

About this course

Open the door to senior management and become eligible for associate membership of three accounting professional bodies: CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and The Institute of Public Accountants.

In this program you will:

  • Open doors to work in senior management roles and build a top-flight career. You will qualify to work in roles such as Chief Financial Officer, Senior Business Strategist, a Chartered Accountant, or as a key professional in the fast growing wealth management sector
  • Cover contemporary business and accounting issues
  • Explore accounting fundamentals, informatics, managerial finance, financial reporting, corporate reporting, issues in auditing practice, tax law and practice, and the principles of economics and commercial law

Entry requirements

Entry to the Master of Professional Accounting program will normally require:

  • Completion of a recognised Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent
Additional entry information
  • Students who have completed a Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent in the same discipline may be eligible to receive credit of up to 48 units (4 courses)

Study locations

Moreton Bay

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Chartered Accountant
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Key professional in the fast-growing wealth management sector
  • Senior Business Strategist
Memberships

Graduates may be eligible to become members of:

  • Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
  • CPA Australia
  • Institute of Public Accountants

Graduates of the Master of Professional Accounting program will meet the educational requirements for admission as an associate member of CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and the Institute of Public Accountants. To gain full membership, graduates must complete the requirements of the chosen professional body's qualification program. It is the responsibility of the student to confirm with the three Australian accounting bodies (CPA, CAA&NZ and IPA) whether any credit granted will impact on their eligibility for professional association membership.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).
86.6%
Overall satisfaction
84.9%
Skill scale
75.7%
Teaching scale
86.8%
Employed full-time
$101.6k
Average salary