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 an undergraduate 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). The MPA program is also accredited by the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Australia (CMA Australia) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA-UK).
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
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
Accounting Manager
Forensic Accountant
Personal Finance Advisor
Entertainment Production Accountant
Auditor
Budget Analyst
An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
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.