Master of Professional Accounting – Master of Business Administration (MPA-MBA)
Course Overview
Course Structure
The MPA-MBA is made up of 16 subjects as per the course structure below. It is comprised of 11 accounting core subjects, four (4) specified business subjects and one (1) optional business subject.
Core Subjects
CO5103 Management Accounting
CO5109 Corporate Finance
CO5117 Introduction to Accounting
CO5118 Auditing and Assurance
CO5119 Business Law
CO5120 Taxation Law
CO5121 Law of Business Organisations
CO5122 Accounting for Corporations
CO5123 Advanced Issues in Accounting
CO5140 Information Analysis and Systems
LB5228 The Changing Business Environment
LB5229 Economics for a Sustainable World
LB5230 Managing Strategic Resources and Operations
LB5234 Leading and Managing Organisational Change
LB5235 Applied Research Project
Optional Subject
Select one (1) LB level 5 subject (subject to prerequisite constraints).
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | Please see details through this link. |
| Language Requirement | |
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| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Overall score of 6.5, with no subject below 6.0. |
Career Opportunities
MPA is a globally recognised profession with a broad range of roles, often leading to careers in senior management. The number of employed professional accountants in Australia has increased from 134,000 in 2004 to over 193,000 in 2014. The projected employment level in 2019 for this profession is around 218,700. The different industries in Australia hiring accountants are very favourable for employment growth prospects. Furthermore there has been a shortage of accountants in the Australian labour market. To solve this issue, the Australian Federal Government included accountants in the Migrant Occupations in Demand List (MODL) in September 2004.
Potential Career Options
Assistant Accountant
Auditor/Risk Accountant
Financial Analyst
Bookkeeper
Financial Accountant
Taxation Accountant
Internship or Work Placements
Jump start your career – get real industry experience working in an Australian organisation.
Set yourself apart from your peers with on the job training, gaining additional skills and industry experience to complement your degree. Through this unique world class program you can be placed in a professional organisation to work on a real project. Upon completion of your degree, you will have industry experience and a validated referee for your resume giving you an advantage in a competitive employment environment.