Master of Professional Accounting

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Fees

Fee type for this course: Full fee

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Overview

Develop advanced accounting expertise to progress your career, with the Master of Professional Accounting at Victoria University.

This postgraduate qualification in accounting offers specialist knowledge and skills and a deep understanding of sustainability issues and global accounting trends.

During your study, you will undertake these specialist activities to graduate well-prepared for a senior accounting position:

execute case studies and business plans
assess and complete a substantial research project or evidence-based capstone activity
adapt cross-disciplinary knowledge to evaluate business decisions with creativity
develop specialist knowledge in accounting, economics and finance.

: Relationships between our teaching staff and students focus on mutual respect. We acknowledge you as a professional who wants to extend your business skills and undertake challenges. Our teaching staff have an ‘open door’ policy and encourage you to approach them for additional assistance whenever necessary.
: Everything you learn at VU has direct links to the real world. This course will give you practical experience, so you will be job-ready when you graduate.
Our strong industry partnerships help inform our curriculum and provide opportunities for you to create valuable connections in the business world.
We also organise work expos, where you can network with potential employers and discover first-hand the opportunities available to business graduates.
: If you have an Australian bachelor degree in accounting (or similar discipline), you may be eligible for an exemption of 48 credit points of study.
If you receive 48 credit points for previous study, you may be able to qualify with a masters in 1.5 years, enabling you to launch your professional accounting career sooner.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your educational achievements and work experience, as well as your skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

After you are accepted into your course, you will need to enrol in your course units.

During enrolment, use your course delivery plan to understand the structure and requirements of your course.

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Careers

Upon completion of this course, you will be eligible to apply for accreditation with CPA Australia and/or the Chartered Accountants – Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ).

Employment opportunities for accountants are plentiful and span various roles in different industry settings, including public accounting practice, commercial and government organisations.

This course could lead to one of the following careers: