Master of Arts [M.A] (Professional Accounting)
Field of Study:
A$50,040/Yr
- From mining to music, accounting is vital to every organization in every industry. It’s an essential part of an organization’s decision-making, planning, and even performance evaluation.
- Learn how to solve problems, negotiate and become a trusted and respected decision-maker in any industry.
- After completing this course, students can apply to become a member of professional accounting bodies, including CPA Australia, and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, if the goal is to work in professional accounting.
- In research projects, students will work with academics, other students and our industry partners, which include government agencies, mining companies, accounting firms, IT service firms and real estate companies.
- Total credit points: 36
3 reasons to study a Master of Professional Accounting at Murdoch
- Complete this course in as little as 18 months – and with previous study and experience you could even gain credits for some units and graduate faster.
- Get practical experience in professional placements through our Work Integrated Learning program. Some of our MPA students have interned with major national building suppliers and local businesses.
- Teaching staff have won teaching excellence awards, secured grant funding from CPA Australia, published journal articles and are actively involved in the industry.
Skill Set:
Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:
- Accounting for managers
- Business finance
- Accounting processes
- Corporate accounting
- Taxation principles
Career Outcomes:
A postgraduate qualification can help you further your current career and move into a more senior role or help you change career paths to pursue new opportunities.
Depending on your own situation and career aspirations, your career could include roles such as:
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- Management Accountant
- Tax Accountant
- Auditor
Good financial management is needed across all industries. You could find yourself working in government, media, advertising, finance, and other areas of business or non-government organisations (NGOs).
Important Dates
The application deadline for Semester 1 (February to June) is 30 November to begin the study.
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Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | A$50040 (AUD 50040) |
Previous Year Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | A$16436 (AUD 16436) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Recognized Bachelor's degree or higher, or equivalent training, or professional training. Students who have completed a degree with an accounting major from an Australian university will not be considered for admission.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Australian Government Research Training Program | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Paul Foundation scholarships | Scholarship per studentA$ 20,174/Yr$20,174 | Level Of StudyDiploma | TypeMerit-Based | |
Destination Australia Scholarship | Scholarship per studentA$ 11,070/Yr$11,070 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeEasy-to-Apply | |
Goa Education Trust Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per studentA$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships | Scholarship per studentA$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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