University of the Sunshine Coast

Master of Professional Accounting

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Open the door to senior management and become eligible for associate membership of three accounting professional bodies: CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and The Institute of Public Accountants.

In this program you will:

  • Open doors to work in senior management roles and build a top-flight career. You will qualify to work in roles such as Chief Financial Officer, Senior Business Strategist, a Chartered Accountant, or as a key professional in the fast-growing wealth management sector.
  • Cover contemporary business and accounting issues.
  • Explore accounting fundamentals, informatics, managerial finance, financial reporting, corporate reporting, issues in auditing practice, tax law and practice, and the principles of economics and commercial law.

Delivery mode

University of the Sunshine Coast offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

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


Locations
  • 1 Moreton Parade, Petrie

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Entry requirements

Entry to the Master of Professional Accounting program will normally require:

  • Completion of a recognised Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent

Additional entry information

  • Students who have completed a Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent in the same discipline may be eligible to receive credit of up to 48 units (4 courses)

English language requirements

  • IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 with minimum 6.0 in each subtest
  • TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 85 with minimum score of 21 for writing
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 58 with no subscore less than 54
  • Language of Instruction English (LOI)*:
    1. Minimum 2 year full-time tertiary study, or 2 year full-time other post-secondary study where the language of instruction is English, successfully completed in the last 5 years in one of the of the following countries:
    2. Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom and United States of America
  • C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency: Overall score of 177 or above with no less than 169 in each skill
  • USC's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 2: Successful completion
  • USC's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 3: Successful completion
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $25,856 $55,600 Fees are based on full-time study.

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Study mode On Campus
Duration 24 Months
Estimated fee* $25,856 $55,600

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...

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

Senior Accountant

A Senior Accountant manages and oversees the financial operations within an organisation, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and compliance w...

Avg yearly income $93,600
Entry barriers Low

Senior Financial Analyst

A Senior Financial Analyst provides financial planning, analysis, and reporting to support decision-making within an organisation. They evaluate fi...

Avg yearly income $143,000
Entry barriers Low

About University of the Sunshine Coast

As a university with a strong commitment to achieving sustainability in terms of teaching, research and how we operate, we’re thrilled to be the top ranked Queensland university in the 2023 THE Impact Rankings. The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings are the only global performance tables that assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and measure the social and economic impact of an institution.

UniSC offers flexible study options at a network of teaching locations between Brisbane and the Fraser Coast.

UniSC is committed to creating a work and study environment which values the rich diversity of its staff and students.