Master of Professional Accounting
Master of Professional Accounting
From mining to music, accounting is vital to every organisation in every industry. It’s an essential part of an organisation’s decision-making, planning, and even performance evaluation. Learn how to solve problems, negotiate and become a trusted and respected decision-maker in any industry. After completing this course, you can apply to…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
From mining to music, accounting is vital to every organisation in every industry. It’s an essential part of an organisation’s decision-making, planning, and even performance evaluation.
Learn how to solve problems, negotiate and become a trusted and respected decision-maker in any industry.
After completing this course, you can apply to become a member of professional accounting bodies, including CPA Australia, and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, if your goal is to work in professional accounting.
In your research projects you’ll work with academics, other students and our industry partners, which include government agencies, mining companies, accounting firms, IT service firms and real estate companies.
3 reasons to study a Master of Professional Accounting at Murdoch
Complete this course in as little as 18 months – and with previous study and experience you could even gain credits for some units and graduate faster.
Get practical experience in professional placements through our Work Integrated Learning program. Some of our MPA students have interned with major national building suppliers and local businesses.
Our teaching staff have won teaching excellence awards, secured grant funding from CPA Australia, published journal articles and are actively involved in the industry.
Develop your skills
Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:
Accounting for managers
Business finance
Accounting processes
Corporate accounting
Taxation principles
Your future career
A postgraduate qualification can help you further your current career and move into a more senior role or help you change career paths to pursue new opportunities.
Depending on your own situation and career aspirations, your career could include roles such as:
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Management Accountant
Tax Accountant
Auditor
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Murdoch University is based in Perth, the biggest city in Western Australia. It is a world-renowned research university, being a part of the Innovative Research Universities group. It has an impressive reputation for conducting ground-breaking studies, and experienced academics encourage students to be independent thinkers with a focus on the future. Murdoch offers around 230 undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs, and a series of dedicated scholarships for international students to help them with the costs of studying in Australia. The University boasts strong connections with overseas partners, domestic government departments and the wider working community, giving students a perfect springboard to take part in work placements and complete real-world projects in their subject area.
