Master of Professional Accounting (Extension)

Benefit from the best an MPA has to offer in foundational Accounting knowledge, alongside the option to enrol in the CPA Program through our combined specialisation with CPA Australia.

The Master of Professional Accounting (Extension) follows the core structure of the Master of Professional Accounting as well as the option to take additional electives or CPA Program subjects. This provides you with the opportunity to complete additional electives to align with your interest or undertake the CPA Program, meaning you can graduate having completed the educational component of the CPA Program as well as with a Master of Professional Accounting.

You'll gain a strong foundation in business with a clear accounting focus. In this postgraduate degree, you'll learn accounting principles, their applications and other relevant knowledge in economics, finance, information systems and law

Within our new combined specialisation with CPA Australia you’ll receive additional support to undertake the CPA Program, meaning you graduate with all the educational requirements of a CPA that employers are looking for. With our close ties to industry, our fingers are on the pulse of graduate knowledge and skill requirements when it comes to getting a job.

We deliver excellence in student outcomes and teaching. We’re ranked 1st in Australia and 20th Worldwide for Accounting and Finance studies*. You’ll be studying at a Group of Eight institutions, known for outstanding educational experiences. We also have extremely high student satisfaction scores, ranking 2nd at UNSW on MyExperience, a platform that solely aggregates student satisfaction scores.

UNSW Business School has been ranked the Australia's #1 Business School. That means our business education leads the way in career impact, quality and reputation. In this degree, you can translate learning into workplace experiences to gain on-the-job experience and industry connections while you’re still studying.

Our strong industry connections ensure the knowledge, skills, and experience you gain will be relevant and in-demand. Alongside a rigorous education, you'll grow professionally and socially through Career Accelerator networking, mentoring and internship opportunities and diverse student-led societies.

You’ll have access to world-class researchers and academics, including sessional academics who work in industry and also teach. This degree is academically rigorous, you’ll be learning the best from the best. You’ll join a bright but welcoming community with Master of Professional Accounting students making up a large part of the student body at UNSW Business School.

The most up-to-date accounting technology will be used in your degree, so you’ll be ready to work anywhere in the world after completing your combined specialisation with CPA Australia and receiving a globally recognised accounting accreditation.

Fast-track your education and accreditation to leap into professional accounting. The shortened total study time (degree plus the CPA Program) will allow you to become fully accredited earlier and start working sooner.

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Recognised bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) with a credit average as determined by the UNSW Postgraduate Coursework Entry Score Calculator.

International Students studying the Master of Professional Accounting (Extension) with CPA Australia should note they are responsible for remaining compliant with visa requirements. This means you must follow the Study Sequence for International Students.

Note: This degree is designed for graduates with no or limited accounting studies. If you have studied a Bachelor of Accounting or completed an Accounting major, you are not advised to apply and enrol into this degree.