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The University of Newcastle is a multi-campus institution offering programs in a number of locations.
Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced)
Postgraduate program
Location
Start dates
- Trimester 1 - 28 Jan 2020
- Trimester 2 - 11 May 2020
- Trimester 3 - 24 Aug 2020
Mode of delivery
Face to Face
Duration
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 6 years maximum.
Location
Start dates
- Trimester 1 - 28 Jan 2020
- Trimester 2 - 11 May 2020
- Trimester 3 - 24 Aug 2020
Fees
AUD33,645 (indicative annual fee, 2020)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units) Find out more about fees
Duration
2 years full-time.
Mode of delivery
Face to Face
English language proficiency
- IELTS overall minimum - 6.5
- IELTS section minimum - 6.0
Study Advanced Professional Accounting
A career in accounting provides challenging, rewarding and versatile opportunities in the current business environment. Increasingly, businesses are looking for people with superior analytical skills which accounting can provide.
A Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) with a specialisation in International Business, equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to succeed in accounting across the globe.
Why study with us?
- Study in Sydney - our state-of-the-art facilities in the heart of the Sydney CBD provide the optimum environment for you to excel in your studies.
- Flexible study options - you can choose to study full-time or part-time to suit your professional and personal needs.
- Research-led academics - our lecturers are professionally qualified accountants with industry experience.
- Extended visa opportunity - our international students studying a Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) you will have the opportunity to receive an extended visa in Australia.
- Industry Accreditation - our Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) is designed to provide accreditation with the major professional bodies in accounting, including CPA Australia, CA Australia and New Zealand and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
- AACSB Accreditation - the Newcastle Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), earned by fewer than five percent of the world's business programs.
World top 200
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for business and economics
Top 10 in Australia
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for business administration
World top 150
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for business administration
What you will study
The Masters of Professional Accounting (Advanced) is designed for students who have qualifications in an area other than accounting. You will gain knowledge of accounting concepts that are transferrable to organisations of all sizes, whether they are in the public, private or not-for-profit sectors.
Specialise in International Business - due to the increasing integration and interdependence of the global economy, an understanding of the principles of International Business such as cross-cultural management and global business management will complement studies in Professional Accounting, allowing graduates to position themselves for senior management roles in global firms. You will study:
- management accounting
- financial accounting
- taxation
- auditing
- finance
- law
- economics
- business decision making (statistics/quantitative methods)
Achieving the requirements of the Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) means you meet the eligibility requirement for entry into CPA Australia, CA Australia and New Zealand and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
Program plans
Download a program plan for further details on your degree's structure and what courses you will study.
These program plans are applicable to new students. Current students should refer to the program handbook to access the plan relevant to the year they commenced.
- MPA-Advanced-12403_S22019-REVISED.pdf 210.9 KB
- MPA-Advanced-12403_S12019-REVISED.pdf 228.1 KB
Career opportunities
The Masters of Professional Accounting (Advanced) is the gateway to membership with CPA Australia, CA Australia and New Zealand and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), three internationally recognised professional qualifications. A thorough understanding of accounting principles and membership of internationally recognised professional accounting bodies make for a versatile and highly employable graduate.
Knowledge, skills and confidence in accounting are important attributes of senior managers. Accounting skills are transferrable across all industries and are required for sound financial decision making. The insights you will gain as a graduate of the Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to seek employment in careers such as:
- Forensic Accountant
- Internal Auditor
- Ratings Analyst
- Chief Financial Officer
- Financial Advisor
The theory and accounting principles you have acquired through the Master of Professional Accounting will equip you for diverse real-world business situations. This knowledge will increase your value and see you fast-track to leadership and career advancement.
The Newcastle Business School is accredited with the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), earned by fewer than 5% of the world's business programs. AACSB is the premier, and longest-standing, international accrediting body for business programs and is the international benchmark for excellence in business education.