Master of Professional Accounting

    Master of Professional Accounting

    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 39,600 / Year
    Next IntakeFebruary 1, 2024

    Master of Professional Accounting

    About

    • Study at a university recognised globally in Business. UniSA Business is ranked in the top one per cent worldwide1 and has been awarded an overall five stars for excellence in the QS Stars Ratings 2022.
    • UniSA Business is accredited by both AACSB International and EFMD (EQUIS) – the world’s leading accreditation bodies.
    • Study at a university ranked No.1 in SA for postgraduate student support and skills development2.
    • Ranked No. 1 in SA and Top 15 in Australia for Business and Economics3.
    • Develop advanced knowledge and skills for accounting practice.
    • UniSA is one of only five Australian universities to offer professional CPA elective courses within an accounting degree.
    • Build crucial analytical, business management, problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills.
    • Complete 150 hours of industry placement as an elective course.
    • Focus on key areas such as accounting, tax, law, auditing, financial management and public practice.
    • Provide advice under the supervision of qualified tax professionals to members of the community and small businesses in our student-run Tax Clinic.
    • Be mentored by a senior business leader through the Executive Partners Program.
    • Qualify for Advanced Standing for previous qualifications and complete your degree in just 1.5 years.
    • Study a curriculum informed by world-class research in Accounting4.

    1UniSA Business is one of just 12 institutions in Australia and approximately 200 globally (from over 25,000 universities) to be EQUIS accredited. EFMD, March 2022. 22022 Good Universities Guide – Postgraduate. 32023 THE Subject Rankings. 42018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).

    In the Master of Professional Accounting you will study five core courses and nine accounting specialisation courses. You will gain a solid grounding in the latest accounting methods by studying areas in auditing, taxation, financial and management accounting and corporate finance. You will also study two electives as part of your studies. One of your elective options is a 100+ hour industry placement either in Australia or overseas.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    At a minimum you must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, to the required standard, from a recognised higher institution in Australian or the international equivalent and/or the equivalent professional work experience. The University offers both coursework and research degrees.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Career

    Graduates of this degree use their broad range of skills and specialist knowledge to pursue management roles, both locally and abroad.

    You could consider roles such as senior accountant, corporate tax consultant, business adviser, insolvency and reconstruction adviser and management accountant in areas such as:

    • auditing
    • business advisory
    • financial reporting
    • management accounting
    • tax
    • forensic accounting

    Professional accreditation and recognition

    The program is accredited by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and satisfies the educational requirements for entry into the Chartered Accountants Program.

    The program is accredited by CPA Australia and satisfies the educational requirements for entry into the CPA Program.

    This program is recognised for maximum exemptions toward the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants' (ACCA) professional programs of study.

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    Set off on a new course in life by applying to become an international student at the University of South Australia. Just follow these four steps.

    The University of South Australia does not charge an application fee.

    Find the best program for you

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    Check entry requirements

    Make sure you are aware of entry requirements for the University as well as individual program requirements.

    • English language requirements
    • Guidelines on genuine temporary entry
    • Guidelines on living costs and evidence of funds

    Undergraduate – you must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 program or an equivalent program in your home country or a recognised Pathway or Foundation Studies Program. If you are an international student studying Year 12 in Australia you need to apply via the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC).

    Postgraduate – At a minimum you must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, to the required standard, from a recognised higher institution in Australian or the international equivalent and/or the equivalent professional work experience. The University offers both coursework and research degrees.

    See if you need to apply through a registered UniSA Agent

    Depending on your country of citizenship, you may be required to apply through a registered UniSA education agent unless you are already onshore in Australia. View the full list of countries by citizenship here.

    You will also find a full list of registered UniSA agents on our website (Find an agent).

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    Apply using our online International Application System

    Once you have found the program you wish to study, from the program's home page click 'apply online' which will take you to our easy to use online International Application System. What can you expect from UniSA’s new International Application System:

    • A quick and easy to use online application form
    • Ability to track the progress of your application throughout the submission, assessment, offer and acceptance stages
    • Ability to download offer documents, submit your acceptance and make a payment through our secure online system

    Accept your offer

    Follow our step-by-step guide to accepting your offer, then get excited preparing for student life in Adelaide.

    Important information

    There is no closing date for submitting your application. Application outcomes will be advised within one to two weeks from the date we receive your application and all required supporting documentation. If you require a student visa, you will need to allow additional time to apply for a student visa.

    Master of Professional Accounting

    University of South Australia

    University of South Australia

    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide