Master of Professional Accounting (MPA)
Master of Professional Accounting (MPA)
Course Overview The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) degree is designed to develop ambitious professional accountants to engage in leadership on complex issues in all fields that touch financial information. Our graduates are equipped with the essential accounting knowledge and skills to initiate their global professional recognition. MPA students develop…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course Overview
The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) degree is designed to develop ambitious professional accountants to engage in leadership on complex issues in all fields that touch financial information. Our graduates are equipped with the essential accounting knowledge and skills to initiate their global professional recognition.
MPA students develop advanced skills stemming from real-world experiences and international professional accreditation.
The MPA degree is structured to encompass financial accounting, data analytics, strategic and management field. MPA students develop the practical skills of auditing and assurance, managerial accounting, advanced financial reporting, data analytics, corporate laws and taxation.
Course Structure
The Master of Professional Accounting is a 1.5-year course, delivered over three trimesters on a full-time basis. To meet the requirements for graduation, all students must complete 12 core units successfully. There are no electives for this course.
Qualification
On successful completion of this course, students are awarded the Master of Professional Accounting. The course meets the Australian Qualifications Framework specifications for a Level 9 master degree.
Professional Accreditation
Holmes MPA is accredited by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, CPA Australia and the Institute of Certified Management Accountants.
Opportunities for Further Study
The MPA degree could open the doors for future studies, whether in research or expanding postgraduate skillset on management disciplines such as MBA, business intelligence or data analytics. Embarking on a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Master by Research is the opportunity to join the academic leaders and make a significant contribution to the field of study. The MPA program caters to students with any background and career stage and is well-positioned in the increasingly competitive business environment.
Career Opportunities
Accounting is an excellent platform for a dynamic and prosperous business career. The MPA degree can lead to more strategic and leadership roles such as General Manager, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer.
Our MPA graduates are Australia’s best and brightest, with exceptional employability rates. The MPA program opens up several career opportunities, including:
Chief Financial/Accounting officer
External auditor and assurance specialist
Financial accountant
Financial analyst
Business risk manager
Internal auditor
Management accountant
Management consultant
Taxation specialist
Treasurer
Insolvency and reconstruction specialist
Investment advisor
Forensic accountant
Mode of Delivery
This course is delivered face-to-face on campus. Units are delivered in a lecture and tutorial format.
Assessment
The MPA program utilises various measures and metrics, ensuring the quality of the learning outcomes and that the graduate has satisfactorily completed any requirements for the awarding of the qualification. The MPA students receive continuous support and constructive feedback on assessments recognising the importance of achieving satisfactory learning outcomes.
REQUIREMENTS
An Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent; OR An Australian Graduate Diploma; OR An Australian Graduate Certificate or equivalent plus evidence of a minimum of two years’ demonstrable relevant industry experience; OR Advanced Diploma/Associate Degree or equivalent plus evidence of a minimum of five years’ demonstrable relevant industry experience.
Overseas students must demonstrate English proficiency through one of the following means.
a) Successful completion of studies in English such as Year 12 at Australian High School or an Australian Diploma or higher qualification;
b) Successful studies at a recognised Australian educational institution at an equivalent study level based on at least a 50% pass rate in a recent semester of study;
c) An English test score using one of the following English language Tests as approved by Holmes:
An English test score with minimum requirements as follows:
• IELTS Overall 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0; OR
• PTE Academic Score of 56; OR
• TOEFL iBT Score of 79-93; OR
• Cambridge English: Advanced from Cambridge ESOL (CAE) Score of 176, OR Equivalent as determined by Holmes English Placement Test
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Holmes Institute is a private Higher Education Provider, registered in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. The Institute was founded in 1963 with the founding of a commercial college in Melbourne, Australia. It also operates through campuses at Gold Coast, Cairns and Hong Kong. Holmes offers English language courses that include Intensive English, English for Academic Purposes, IELTS, English for Business, etc; diploma courses in the fields of Management, Marketing, Accounting, Information Technology, etc; and degree programs that include Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Professional Accounting.
