Australian Catholic University
Master of Professional Accounting
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationOpen the door to work in management roles and build a career in professional accounting. Artificial intelligence, machine learning and emerging technologies are creating a new era in accounting and finance, so now is the perfect time to change your focus and qualify as a professional accountant.
With us you will graduate with a Microsoft certification in Excel and will learn the latest business issues and integrate theoretical and technical knowledge of financial and management accounting, auditing, finance, economics, quantitative methods, information systems, business law and taxation law. You will also go beyond the numbers and understand how to think outside the box to develop skills in areas including literacy and writing, quantitative data and statistics, and critical thinking and complex information processing. All our units are embedded with the United Nations sustainable goals. Plus you’ll develop your soft skills in areas such as advanced communication and negotiation, empathy, continuous learning, management, adaptably, and technological skills including basic to advanced IT skills, and data analysis.
If you are a current professional with a completed bachelor’s degree looking to change or diversify your career with an accounting qualification, this is an ideal course for you.
Delivery mode
Australian Catholic University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- 40 Edward Street, North Sydney
- 115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy
- 1100 Nudgee Road, Banyo
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Entry requirements
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:
- Equivalent of an Australian bachelor’s degree in any discipline (the equivalent of an Australian bachelor's degree in a related discipline will be eligible for up to four units credit); OR
- A Graduate Certificate in a related discipline.
International applicants
Applicants must have an overall academic IELTS of 6.5 (with an individual score of 6.0 for all tests) as well as an equivalent of an Australian bachelor’s degree in any discipline (the equivalent of an Australian bachelor's degree in a related discipline will be eligible for up to four units credit); or a Graduate Certificate in a related discipline.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$56,000
$64,640
$56,000
$64,640
Career opportunities
The Master of Professional Accounting will prepare you for the following roles.
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...
Finance Manager
A Finance Manager oversees financial and accounting activities for a business or organisation. You might manage budgets and develop financial strat...
Senior Accountant
A Senior Accountant manages and oversees the financial operations within an organisation, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and compliance w...
Senior Financial Analyst
A Senior Financial Analyst provides financial planning, analysis, and reporting to support decision-making within an organisation. They evaluate fi...
About Australian Catholic University
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