Master of Professional Accounting - 297JA
| Course Code: | 297JA |
|---|---|
| Course Version: | 2 |
| Location: | UC - Canberra, Bruce UC - Global Business College of Australia, Melbourne |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business, Government & Law |
| Discipline(s): | Canberra Business School |
| UAC Code: | 880161 |
| CRICOS Code: | 083324D |
| Selection Rank: | N/A |
| English Language Requirements: | Academic IELTS of 6.5 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0 |
Become an Australian Trained Accountant
The UC Master of Professional Accounting course is the perfect study pathway for those looking for any one of the following outcomes:
- Those students who already hold a postgraduate degree in another field but considering exploring switching careers and becoming an accountant.
- Internationally educated accountants, looking to meet the minimum entry requirements for working in Australia as established by the CPA (Certified Practicing Accountant) Australia, and CAANZ (Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand).
This full-time 2-year course has been carefully designed in close consultation with industry experts to help you maximise the quality of your time here at UC. Offering friendly, supportive and more engaging classes, this course is uniquely developed to help equip you with the necessary professional and technical skills to enter the Australian accounting industry with confidence.
Covering a diverse range of subjects such as Government Finance Management, Micro-finance, entrepreneurship and more, this course will bring you up to speed with the latest accounting practices, and help you meet the legal and professional requirements as determined by the professional accounting bodies of Australia.
So, whether you’re looking at becoming a practicing accountant, or going into business as an entrepreneur, or business consultant, this course is the perfect course to help put you on the fast track to personal and professional success.
Study the Master of Professional Accounting at UC and you will:
- gain extensive technical, analytical and practical accounting skills
- learn the accepted industry ethics and integrity standards
- gain unprecedented access to industry contacts
- work on real world problems in practical environments
- explore professional accounting practices in industry, government and private practice.
- forge strong professional industry networks
- graduate with an internationally recognised qualification
- gain admission as an associate member of CPA Australia, or CAANZ
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
WIL is a vital component of the UC Master of Professional Accounting journey as it allows students to gain extensive practical experience working on real-world research projects, case studies, industry briefs, all while working alongside highly skilled and experienced industry mentors.
In this highly focused, engaging and nurtured learning environment, UC students will be encouraged to develop work-ready technical accountancy skills and build their professional networks – thus building their confidence using a range of industry accounting packages, and ensuring graduates enter the workforce with a robust industry-based professional set connections already established.
Career opportunities
The UC Master of Professional Accounting Course is a globally recognise and respected qualification that will expose graduates to a wide range of industries and numerous job opportunities all over the world including, but not limited to:
- chief financial officer
- tax manager
- finance director
- cost account manager
- senior financial analyst
- compliance manager
- cccounting manager
- forensic accountant
- personal finance advisor
- entertainment production accountant
- auditor
- budget analyst
Enquiries
- Prospective Domestic Students
- Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226)
- Current and Commencing Students
- In person, Student Centre Building 1 (take a BGL Faculty course advice ticket) or Email bglstudent@canberra.edu.au
- Prospective International Students
- Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have a bachelor degree or equivalent as approved by the University. There are no work experience requirements. Students who have undertaken an undergraduate degree with a major in accounting with an Australian institution are ineligible for entry to the degree.
Assumed Knowledge
None.
Periods Course is Open to New Admissions
| Year | Location | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| 2020 | UC - Global Business College of Australia, Melbourne | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| 2021 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| 2021 | UC - Global Business College of Australia, Melbourne | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| 2022 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| 2022 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| 2022 | UC - Global Business College of Australia, Melbourne | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Information on admission closing dates can be found here.
Credit Arrangements
Credit arrangements (if available) for this course can be found on the University's Credit Search website.
Course Requirements
Information for Current Students
There are previous versions of this course. As a current student you will complete the requirements for the course that were in place when you commenced. Click on the relevant link below to view the requirements of your version of the course.
- Version2 - Start Date: 01/01/2019 End Date: Current Version
- Version1 - Start Date: 01/07/2014 End Date: 31/12/2018
Awards
| Award(s) | Official Abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Master of Professional Accounting | M ProfAcc |
Alternate Exit Awards
| Graduate Diploma in Accounting | Graduate Certificate in Accounting |
Typical Study Pattern
Please refer to the tab to view Course Requirements, check unit details and select Restricted Choice Units for the course. Please note not all units are offered in each teaching period.
Unit Delivery Modes
The University offers a wide range of delivery options to help you balance study with other commitments. Units within this degree may be available to be studied in the following delivery modes:
UC - Canberra, Bruce
| Evenings: | The unit is delivered on-campus and face to face on weekday evenings. |
| On Campus: | The unit is delivered on-campus and face to face, supplemented with online content. Most classes are run on weekdays and during business hours. |
| Sponsor: | The unit is delivered in conjunction with a sponsor organisation. |
UC - Global Business College of Australia, Melbourne
| Evenings: | The unit is delivered on-campus and face to face on weekday evenings. |
| On Campus: | The unit is delivered on-campus and face to face, supplemented with online content. Most classes are run on weekdays and during business hours. |
| Sponsor: | The unit is delivered in conjunction with a sponsor organisation. |
To find out more about delivery modes that are available for units in this course please visit
Information for Fee Paying Students
| Year | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $24,900 | $35,000 |
The fees detailed above are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Professional Accreditation
The Master of Professional Accounting is accredited by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and CPA Australia.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Course Objectives | Graduate Qualities |
|---|---|
| Develop an advanced and integrated understanding of accounting and related disciplines required to practice as an accountant; | UC graduates are professional: employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; UC graduates are lifelong learners: adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; |
| Critically analyse, interpret and synthesise complex financial and related information, problems, concepts or theories; | UC graduates are professional: employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; |
| Exercise initiative and professional judgement to produce well developed advice and arguments in solving financial problems; | UC graduates are professional: communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; UC graduate are global citizens: adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; UC graduates are lifelong learners: adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; |
| Argue and justify ethical, socially responsible and sustainable business decisions in a complex business environment demonstrating high levels of personal autonomy and accountability; | UC graduates are professional: employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduate are global citizens: behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. |
| Evaluate and explain accounting and financial transactions to a broad range of stakeholders, including managers, clients, regulators, etc, and navigate in an increasingly complex financial, legal, economic and global business environment including recent developments in these fields; | UC graduates are professional: employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; UC graduate are global citizens: think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; |
| Display professional communication skills and the ability to transmit knowledge, skills and ideas using a variety of communication styles, as would be expected by audiences from technical or non-technical backgrounds. | UC graduates are professional: communicate effectively; take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduate are global citizens: communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; |
Course Duration
Standard 2 years full time or equivalent. Maximum 6 years.
Related Courses (Double Degrees, Nested Courses and Alternative Exits)
Alternative Exits: MGG001 Graduate Diploma in Accounting - On completion of 24 credit points. MGC001 Graduate Certificate in Accounting - On completion of 12 credit points.
Government Support
| Year | CSP Places Available | Eligible for Student
Income Support (Centrelink) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | NO | YES |
Offerings
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Past Offerings
- 2019->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2019->UC - Global Business College of Australia, Melbourne-Internal
Enrolment Numbers
View the number of student enrolments for the previous full year. Please note that course numbers are indicative only and in no way reflect individual class sizes.