- From mining to music, accounting is vital to every organization in every industry. It’s an essential part of an organization’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, students can apply to become a member of professional accounting bodies, including CPA Australia, and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, if the goal is to work in professional accounting.
- In research projects, students will work with academics, other students and our industry partners, which include government agencies, mining companies, accounting firms, IT service firms and real estate companies.
- Total credit points: 36
- 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.
- Teaching staff have won teaching excellence awards, secured grant funding from CPA Australia, published journal articles and are actively involved in the industry.
- Accounting for managers
- Business finance
- Accounting processes
- Corporate accounting
- Taxation principles
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- Management Accountant
- Tax Accountant
- Auditor
3 reasons to study a Master of Professional Accounting at Murdoch
Skill Set:
Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:
Career Outcomes:
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:
Good financial management is needed across all industries. You could find yourself working in government, media, advertising, finance, and other areas of business or non-government organisations (NGOs).
