Master of Professional Accounting
Master of Professional Accounting
The Master of Professional Accounting provides graduates with the necessary skills, knowledge, and expertise for a career in professional accounting practice, and meets the requirements for professional recognition, including CPA Australia (CPAA) and Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ). The subjects in this course are highly practical and…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Master of Professional Accounting provides graduates with the necessary skills, knowledge, and expertise for a career in professional accounting practice, and meets the requirements for professional recognition, including CPA Australia (CPAA) and Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).
The subjects in this course are highly practical and focused on developing work-ready skills and competencies required in contemporary practice. The professional recognition of the course provides students with qualifications that enhance both their employment and promotion opportunities.
Course aims
The course aims to provide local and international graduates with the requisite knowledge in accounting and the role accounting plays in providing information to support business activities and managerial decision-making. In addition to providing a professionally recognised qualification, the course comprises a mix of accounting, finance, legal and economics subjects which collectively deliver a range of business skills and knowledge that are essential for employment in today’s dynamic business environment.
Course structure
The course totals 72 credit points, made up of 12 core subjects.
Careers
Career options include management-level positions in industry or government, as well as not-for-profit organisations. With the CPA Australia and ICAA qualification being recognised internationally, the prospect for overseas employment is also enhanced.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Sydney, located in Sydney, Australia, is a world-renowned institution that is ranked in the top 20 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2024). Students come from all over the globe to study at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Students have the choice of selecting from Australia’s widest range of programmes and disciplines. Offering over 400 study areas to select from, the university has two subjects that are ranked in the top ten in the world, with an additional 30 disciplines ranked amongst the top 50 in the world (QS 2023 Subject Rankings). Career opportunities for students are enhanced through internships and work experience, as well as the option of studying abroad for part of their degree through one of the university’s overseas programmes.Â
