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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Professional Accounting (Coursework)

Course code: #C000083C

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Professional Accounting (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $43,200 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    099183C

Highlights
Practical Experience

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 05-February-2024 2024-02-05
Winter-July 08-July-2024 2024-07-08
Fall-February 05-February-2025 2025-02-05
Winter-July 08-July-2025 2025-07-08

Overview

Master of Professional Accounting

Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), Chartered Accountants (CAs) and ACCA members belong to an elite group of professionals. 

They are trusted and respected advisers equipped with specialised skills that make them critical to the success of any business. 

Because of this, qualified professionals in the accounting, business and finance fields will always be in demand.

Macquarie’s Master of Professional Accounting is ideal in assisting you to become a qualified practising or chartered accountant if you hold a bachelor's degree in accounting or are otherwise eligible to enrol in the CPA, CA or ACCA program. 

It will help you to develop advanced professional skills in strategic management accounting, financial reporting and disclosure, global strategy and leadership, and ethics and governance.

If you haven't decided on your specialisation, you can begin your studies without selecting one. 

You can choose a specialisation from the following list after your study commences.

  • Certified Public Accountants (CPA)
  • Chartered Accountants (CA) 
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Key features

  • Attain recognised professional accreditation
  • Gain partial exemption from the CIMA exam
  • Broaden your knowledge and skill set
  • Study at a globally recognised institution

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$55,824

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,920
Accommodation 1 bed room $12,624
Tuition 1 person $43,200

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Certified copies of Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Certified copies of award certificates or completion certificates from previously completed studies
  • Certified copies of Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Certified copy of Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

83
12
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

58
52
listening
52
writing
52
speaking
52
reading

Cambridge

180
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Duolingo overall 115 with no band less than 110*

*Duolingo English Test (DET) is accepted as a COVID measure for applicants from mainland China only up until 30 November 2023.

The following online English tests are no longer recognised as of 1 May 2023:

  • IELTS Indicator / IELTS Online
  • TOEFL iBT Home Edition
  • PTE Academic Online

Students who do not meet the English language requirements but are otherwise eligible for a program of study may be issued an offer that includes an English preparation program at the Macquarie University English Language Center (i.e., a packaged offer). 

International students with a packaged offer can apply for a single student visa covering their English preparation program and course of study at Macquarie University.

Entry Requirement  (Overall)Number of estimated weeks to reach required IELTS score (Overall)
IELTSTOEFL iBT

Pearson

(PTE)

5.56.06.57.07.5
4.0443030-4040-5050+50+50+
4.5523520-3030-4040-5050+50+
5.0604110-2020-3030-4040-5050+
5.566491-1010-2020-3030-4040-50
6.07350 1-1010-2020-3030-40
6.58358  1-1010-2020-30
7.010065   1-1010-20

Academic background and requirement

2 years:

  • AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent

1.5 years:

  • AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent, or
  • AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent and two years relevant approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning

Related fields for prior qualifications

A degree covering study in accounting, business and corporations law, economics and finance; such as a degree in Accounting, Actuarial Studies, Banking, Business, Commerce, Economics, Finance, Hospitality Management, Insurance, International Business, Management, Marketing, Supply Chain, Valuation

Relevant experience

Professional role with financial responsibilities in fields such as accounting, finance, business or commerce with technical or specialist skills related to accounting.

 

Assumed knowledge

None.

Recommended studies

None.

 

China:  60%

India:   50%

 

Masters qualifying programs

The programs will equip you with the necessary digital, information and academic literacies and the numeracy skills required for postgraduate studies in Australia.

Upon completing your chosen program, you can articulate into a range of master's degrees in the Macquarie Business School and the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

Career opportunities

  • Accountant
  • Auditor
  • Business systems analyst
  • Consultant
  • Financial adviser or analyst
  • Forensic accountant
  • Insurance analyst
  • Merchant banker
  • Risk management specialist
  • Stockbroker
  • Superannuation adviser or analyst
  • Taxation specialist

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