Murdoch University

Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

From mining to music, accounting is vital to every organisation in every industry. It’s an essential part of an organisation’s decision-making, planning, and even performance evaluation. In this two-year advanced Master program, you’ll learn about accounting processes and business finance. You’ll work on project teams with your peers to put accounting theory into practice with our industry partners, gaining real-world experience.

Delivery mode

Murdoch University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • 90 South Street, Murdoch

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Admission Requirements

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.

English Requirements

You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.

English Proficiency Tests

  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT): 140 Written English
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.0 Overall
  • Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): 169 Overall
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE): 50 Overall
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language – IBT (TOEFL IBT): 73 Overall

University Preparation Courses

University Foundation or Preparation Programs (from English-speaking countries)*:

  • Successful completion of an 8-12 month foundation program leading to a Bachelor degree

English Language Courses

All Australian Universities

  • English Academic Program / English Language Bridging courses: Successful completion of an academic English language bridging course of a minimum of 10 teaching weeks full-time duration or more, which satisfies the English Language entry requirements into degree level courses for that Australian University

Previous Tertiary Study

Bachelor degree (AQF level 7) or equivalent:

  • Successful completion of at least two university units at AQF level 7 degree or above

Vocational Education

  • Certificate I - Certificate IV (AQF Level 1 - AQF Level 4 or equivalent)
  • Certificate IV in EAL (Further Study) - South Metropolitan TAFE (AQF Level 4)
  • Certificate IV in Spoken and Written English for Further Study - South Metropolitan TAFE (AQF Level 4)
  • Certificate IV in Business - Phoenix Academy (AQF Level 4)
  • Diploma, Associate Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Associate Degree* (AQF Level 5 - AQF Level 6 or equivalent)
  • Overseas Qualifications assessed as comparable to the educational level of an AQF Level 5 and above: AQF Level 5 - AQF Level 6 or equivalent
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $56,400 $71,280 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$56,400
Standard Tuition:
$71,280
Full Fee Tuition:
$56,400
Full Fee Tuition:
$71,280
Enquire with Murdoch University to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 24 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $56,400 $71,280 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) will prepare you for the following roles.

Accountant

An Accountant keeps financial records and processes financial accounts. You might be employed by a business or organisation to manage their financi...

Avg yearly income $93,600
Entry barriers Low

Auditor

An Auditor reviews the financial information of a business or organisation. You’ll analyse documents like bank statements and data from financial s...

Avg yearly income $93,600
Entry barriers Low

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

A Chief Financial Officer (CFO) manages a company’s overall financial position. You’ll be responsible for all financial activities, from budgets an...

Avg yearly income $208,000
Entry barriers Low

Finance Manager

A Finance Manager oversees financial and accounting activities for a business or organisation. You might manage budgets and develop financial strat...

Avg yearly income $150,800
Entry barriers Low

Management Accountant

A Management Accountant coordinates financial activities for a large business or organisation. You might prepare financial reports and statements a...

Avg yearly income $112,476
Entry barriers Low

Tax Accountant

A Tax Accountant manages taxation issues for a business or organisation. You’ll ensure the company meets their tax obligations and makes sure tax r...

Avg yearly income $97,500
Entry barriers Low

About Murdoch University

From our beginnings as the first Australian university to introduce a flexible admissions system, making education more accessible, to the global centre for learning, teaching, research and industry we are today, we have always kept sight of our purpose. Grounded by our principles and guided by our strategic plan, we remain a place of inclusive education.

With more than 25,000 students and 2,400 staff from 90 different countries, we are proud to be recognised for the impact that our graduates, research and innovations have made – both in Western Australia and around the world.

At Murdoch, we strive to lead the way in education and research that will have a positive impact on the world. This vision starts at the very top of the organisation and is found throughout our University.