Master of Professional Accounting

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:

1. Those students who already hold an undergraduate degree in another field but considering exploring switching careers and becoming an accountant.
2. 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

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
• Accounting Manager
• Forensic Accountant
• Personal Finance Advisor
• Entertainment Production Accountant
• Auditor
• Budget Analyst

Professional accreditation

The Master of Professional Accounting is accredited by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and CPA Australia.