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Duration 2 Years (4 Trimesters) Full-Time or Equivalent Part-Time | |
Location Melbourne & Sydney Campus | |
Intake March, July, November |
Propel your career towards becoming a professional accountant with the MIT Master of Professional Accounting (MPA). This course is designed to produce accountants who are work-ready and able to add value in the complex global business environment. Learn how to apply accounting theory to real-world cases.
Explore the profession’s latest thinking, techniques and practices. This course also develops the “soft skills” employers are looking for, such as excellent communication, decision making, collaboration, problem-solving, self-direction and leadership.
Change your world and transform the industry with Capstone Project
As part of the Master of Professional Accounting degree, you will have access to MIT’s industry-based Capstone Project:
MIT’s School of Business has designed this unit to provide you with ‘Work-Ready’ skills through 150 hours of project work. You will be working with Industry client and solving the real-world challenges faced by clients in the Accounting field. You will research, develop, test and present your solution in an industry-accepted format through the use of Project Management tools.
Our past students have worked on the capstone project, such as:
As an MIT student, you will have access to state-of-the-art labs and facilities. All of MIT’s labs are equipped with the latest software to hone your skill. You will also get access to MIT’s Library of the latest books/ eBooks and hundreds of Academic online publications that will keep you knowledgeable of the latest and greatest. With 24 hours of digital access, you are never too far away from the latest news and journals in the academic/research space.
Learn from experts
Our school attracts some of the best minds in the accounting field, like Auditing (Production and Performance) and Public Sector Accountability expert Associate Professor Michael De Martinis, and Financial Reporting / Corporate Governance expert Dr Jayasinghe Hewa Dulige (PhD).
Level | Higher Degree Course (Masters) |
Approval Status | This course is approved by TEQSA under the Higher Education Standards Framework. |
Australian Quality Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9 |
To graduate from the Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) students must complete 16 units (240 credit points). Each unit is worth 15 credit points, and full-time students undertake four units per trimester.
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Accounting can be admitted into the second year of this program with 120 Credit Points.
MPA students are required to complete the following study program.
AIM100 Academic Integrity Module
MA501 Foundations of Accounting *
MA503 Economics
MA508 Business Statistics
MA509 Accounting Information Systems *
MA506 Business & Company Law
MA511 Financial Accounting & Reporting (pre-requisite MA501)
MA514 Business Finance (pre-requisite MA508)
MA515 Managerial Accounting (pre-requisite MA501)
MA601 Theory & Current Issues in Accounting (pre-requisite MA511)
MA611 Auditing (pre-requisite MA506 & MA511)
MA613 Taxation Law (pre-requisite MA506)
MA609 Business Analytics and Data Intelligence (pre-requisite MA508)
MA618 Industry Based Capstone Project* (pre-requisite: Must have successfully completed a minimum of 10 units.)
MA619 Accounting Research (pre-requisite MA601 & MA515)
Elective 1
Elective 2
Program structures and units are subject to change through the process of regular course revision. There is no guarantee that every unit will be offered in any particular trimester.
MA501 Foundations of Accounting and MA509 Accounting Information Systems utilise cloud-based accounting software. When studying these units, the student will incur a fee per unit (currently $33) for access to the cloud-based accounting software. The student is responsible for payment of the fee.
It is mandatory for awarding of the Master of Professional Accounting degree that the students undertake the final trimester MA618 Industry Based Capstone Project unit. If a third party is required to find a project for the student, the student will incur a fee (currently $330). The industry-based project is designed to provide students with real-world experience, working for an industry client on a project focussed within their discipline of study.
The Master of Professional Accounting is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) - www.teqsa.gov.au.
The Master of Professional Accounting course is accredited by CPA Australia (CPAA) (see www.cpacareers.com.au), Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) (see www.charteredaccountants.com.au), and IPA - Institute of Public Accountants (see www.publicaccountants.org.au).
Upon successful completion of the course, graduates will be eligible to apply for associate membership of both CPAA and IPA; and entry to both the CPA Program of CPAA and the CA Program of CA ANZ.
The Master of Professional Accounting aims to provide graduates who will:
Credit transfer provides students with credit for learning already achieved. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit transfer.
Applications for credit transfer must be made before or during orientation and enrolment week.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit towards their course based on their prior learning (including formal, informal and non‐formal learning). Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about Recognition of Prior Learning.
Applications for Recognition of Prior Learning must be made before or during orientation and enrolment week.
Applying for Credit Transfer/RPL
If you are seeking credit transfer for the same or similar unit/s previously completed at a different institute, you must submit the following supporting documents with your credit application:
For further information about credit transfer, click here
Submitting the Credit Transfer/ RPL Application
Once complete, scan and email your application via email to enquiries@mit.edu.au
For further information, see the links below:
Students studying at MIT may be eligible for FEE-HELP. FEE-HELP is a loan scheme that assists eligible fee-paying students to pay their tuition fees. An eligible person may borrow up to the FEE-HELP limit to pay tuition fees over their lifetime.
For further information about FEE-HELP, click here or visit studyassist.gov.au
For 2020-21 fee information visit Tuition Fee page.
Youth and student allowances
For details on Youth Allowance, Austudy and ABSTUDY, visit humanservices.gov.au
Learn more about the whole of institution information set here.
All students who are not in Australia must apply through our registered agents.
All students who are currently in Australia may apply directly via our Portal.
Propel your career towards becoming a professional accountant with the MIT Master of Professional Accounting (MPA). This course is designed to produce accountants who are work-ready and able to add value in the complex global business environment. Learn how to apply accounting theory to real-world cases.
Explore the profession’s latest thinking, techniques and practices. This course also develops the “soft skills” employers are looking for, such as excellent communication, decision making, collaboration, problem-solving, self-direction and leadership.
Change your world and transform the industry with Capstone Project
As part of the Master of Professional Accounting degree, you will have access to MIT’s industry-based Capstone Project:
MIT’s School of Business has designed this unit to provide you with ‘Work-Ready’ skills through 150 hours of project work. You will be working with Industry client and solving the real-world challenges faced by clients in the Accounting field. You will research, develop, test and present your solution in an industry-accepted format through the use of Project Management tools.
Our past students have worked on the capstone project, such as:
As an MIT student, you will have access to state-of-the-art labs and facilities. All of MIT’s labs are equipped with the latest software to hone your skill. You will also get access to MIT’s Library of the latest books/ eBooks and hundreds of Academic online publications that will keep you knowledgeable of the latest and greatest. With 24 hours of digital access, you are never too far away from the latest news and journals in the academic/research space.
Learn from experts
Our school attracts some of the best minds in the accounting field, like Auditing (Production and Performance) and Public Sector Accountability expert Associate Professor Michael De Martinis, and Financial Reporting / Corporate Governance expert Dr Jayasinghe Hewa Dulige (PhD).
Level | Higher Degree Course (Masters) |
Approval Status | This course is approved by TEQSA under the Higher Education Standards Framework. |
Australian Quality Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9 |
To graduate from the Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) students must complete 16 units (240 credit points). Each unit is worth 15 credit points, and full-time students undertake four units per trimester.
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Accounting can be admitted into the second year of this program with 120 Credit Points.
MPA students are required to complete the following study program.
AIM100 Academic Integrity Module
MA501 Foundations of Accounting *
MA503 Economics
MA508 Business Statistics
MA509 Accounting Information Systems *
MA506 Business & Company Law
MA511 Financial Accounting & Reporting (pre-requisite MA501)
MA514 Business Finance (pre-requisite MA508)
MA515 Managerial Accounting (pre-requisite MA501)
MA601 Theory & Current Issues in Accounting (pre-requisite MA511)
MA611 Auditing (pre-requisite MA506 & MA511)
MA613 Taxation Law (pre-requisite MA506)
MA609 Business Analytics and Data Intelligence (pre-requisite MA508)
MA618 Industry Based Capstone Project* (pre-requisite: Must have successfully completed a minimum of 10 units.)
MA619 Accounting Research (pre-requisite MA601 & MA515)
Elective 1
Elective 2
Program structures and units are subject to change through the process of regular course revision. There is no guarantee that every unit will be offered in any particular trimester.
MA501 Foundations of Accounting and MA509 Accounting Information Systems utilise cloud-based accounting software. When studying these units, the student will incur a fee per unit (currently $33) for access to the cloud-based accounting software. The student is responsible for payment of the fee.
It is mandatory for awarding of the Master of Professional Accounting degree that the students undertake the final trimester MA618 Industry Based Capstone Project unit. If a third party is required to find a project for the student, the student will incur a fee (currently $330). The industry-based project is designed to provide students with real-world experience, working for an industry client on a project focussed within their discipline of study.
The Master of Professional Accounting is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) - www.teqsa.gov.au.
The Master of Professional Accounting course is accredited by CPA Australia (CPAA) (see www.cpacareers.com.au), Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) (see www.charteredaccountants.com.au), and IPA - Institute of Public Accountants (see www.publicaccountants.org.au).
Upon successful completion of the course, graduates will be eligible to apply for associate membership of both CPAA and IPA; and entry to both the CPA Program of CPAA and the CA Program of CA ANZ.
The Master of Professional Accounting aims to provide graduates who will:
Credit transfer provides students with credit for learning already achieved. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit transfer.
Applications for credit transfer must be made before or during orientation and enrolment week.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit towards their course based on their prior learning (including formal, informal and non‐formal learning). Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about Recognition of Prior Learning.
Applications for Recognition of Prior Learning must be made before or during orientation and enrolment week.
Applying for Credit Transfer/RPL
If you are seeking credit transfer for the same or similar unit/s previously completed at a different institute, you must submit the following supporting documents with your credit application:
For further information about credit transfer, click here
Submitting the Credit Transfer/ RPL Application
Once complete, scan and email your application via email to enquiries@mit.edu.au
Graduates will be able to be employed in the following fields of professional accounting:
For further information, see the links below:
Students studying at MIT may be eligible for FEE-HELP. FEE-HELP is a loan scheme that assists eligible fee-paying students to pay their tuition fees. An eligible person may borrow up to the FEE-HELP limit to pay tuition fees over their lifetime.
For further information about FEE-HELP, click here or visit studyassist.gov.au
For 2020-21 fee information visit Tuition Fee page.
Youth and student allowances
For details on Youth Allowance, Austudy and ABSTUDY, visit humanservices.gov.au
Learn more about the whole of institution information set here.
All students who are not in Australia must apply through our registered agents.
All students who are currently in Australia may apply directly via our Portal.
AQF Level Level 8 | |
Duration 2 Years (4 Trimesters) Full-Time | |
Location Melbourne & Sydney Campus | |
CRICOS Code 057028F (VIC) 072673G (NSW) | |
Intake March, July, November |
Propel your career towards becoming a professional accountant with the MIT Master of Professional Accounting (MPA). This course is designed to produce accountants who are work-ready and able to add value in the complex global business environment. Learn how to apply accounting theory to real-world cases.
Explore the profession’s latest thinking, techniques and practices. This course also develops the “soft skills” employers are looking for, such as excellent communication, decision making, collaboration, problem-solving, self-direction and leadership.
Change your world and transform the industry with Capstone Project
As part of the Master of Professional Accounting degree, you will have access to MIT’s industry-based Capstone Project:
MIT’s School of Business has designed this unit to provide you with ‘Work-Ready’ skills through 150 hours of project work. You will be working with Industry client and solving the real-world challenges faced by clients in the Accounting field. You will research, develop, test and present your solution in an industry-accepted format through the use of Project Management tools.
Our past students have worked on the capstone project, such as:
As an MIT student, you will have access to state-of-the-art labs and facilities. All of MIT’s labs are equipped with the latest software to hone your skill. You will also get access to MIT’s Library of the latest books/ eBooks and hundreds of Academic online publications that will keep you knowledgeable of the latest and greatest. With 24 hours of digital access, you are never too far away from the latest news and journals in the academic/research space.
Learn from experts
Our school attracts some of the best minds in the accounting field, like Auditing (Production and Performance) and Public Sector Accountability expert Associate Professor Michael De Martinis, and Financial Reporting / Corporate Governance expert Dr Jayasinghe Hewa Dulige (PhD).
Level | Higher Degree Course (Masters) |
Approval Status | This course is approved by TEQSA under the Higher Education Standards Framework. |
Australian Quality Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9 |
To graduate from the Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) students must complete 16 units (240 credit points). Each unit is worth 15 credit points, and full-time students undertake four units per trimester.
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Accounting can be admitted into the second year of this program with 120 Credit Points.
MPA students are required to complete the following study program.
AIM100 Academic Integrity Module
MA501 Foundations of Accounting *
MA503 Economics
MA508 Business Statistics
MA509 Accounting Information Systems *
MA506 Business & Company Law
MA511 Financial Accounting & Reporting (pre-requisite MA501)
MA514 Business Finance (pre-requisite MA508)
MA515 Managerial Accounting (pre-requisite MA501)
MA601 Theory & Current Issues in Accounting (pre-requisite MA511)
MA611 Auditing (pre-requisite MA506 & MA511)
MA613 Taxation Law (pre-requisite MA506)
MA609 Business Analytics and Data Intelligence (pre-requisite MA508)
MA618 Industry Based Capstone Project* (pre-requisite: Must have successfully completed a minimum of 10 units.)
MA619 Accounting Research (pre-requisite MA601 & MA515)
Elective 1
Elective 2
Program structures and units are subject to change through the process of regular course revision. There is no guarantee that every unit will be offered in any particular trimester.
MA501 Foundations of Accounting and MA509 Accounting Information Systems utilise cloud-based accounting software. When studying these units, the student will incur a fee per unit (currently $33) for access to the cloud-based accounting software. The student is responsible for payment of the fee.
It is mandatory for awarding of the Master of Professional Accounting degree that the students undertake the final trimester MA618 Industry Based Capstone Project unit. If a third party is required to find a project for the student, the student will incur a fee (currently $330). The industry-based project is designed to provide students with real-world experience, working for an industry client on a project focussed within their discipline of study.
The Master of Professional Accounting is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) - www.teqsa.gov.au.
The Master of Professional Accounting course is accredited by CPA Australia (CPAA) (see www.cpacareers.com.au), Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) (see www.charteredaccountants.com.au), and IPA - Institute of Public Accountants (see www.publicaccountants.org.au).
Upon successful completion of the course, graduates will be eligible to apply for associate membership of both CPAA and IPA; and entry to both the CPA Program of CPAA and the CA Program of CA ANZ.
The Master of Professional Accounting aims to provide graduates who will:
Credit transfer provides students with credit for learning already achieved. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit transfer.
Applications for credit transfer must be made before or during orientation and enrolment week.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit towards their course based on their prior learning (including formal, informal and non‐formal learning). Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about Recognition of Prior Learning.
Applications for Recognition of Prior Learning must be made before or during orientation and enrolment week.
Applying for Credit Transfer/RPL
If you are seeking credit transfer for the same or similar unit/s previously completed at a different institute, you must submit the following supporting documents with your credit application:
For further information about credit transfer, click here
Submitting the Credit Transfer/ RPL Application
Once complete, scan and email your application via email to enquiries@mit.edu.au
IELTS (Academics) 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 or equivalent.
Detail information on English language requirements, see https://www.mit.edu.au/study-with-us/institute-entry-requirement/english-language-requirements.
For further information, see the links below:
For 2020-21 fee information visit Tuition Fee page.
Learn more about the whole of institution information set here.
All students who are not in Australia must apply through our registered agents.
All students who are currently in Australia may apply directly via our Portal.
Propel your career towards becoming a professional accountant with the MIT Master of Professional Accounting (MPA). This course is designed to produce accountants who are work-ready and able to add value in the complex global business environment. Learn how to apply accounting theory to real-world cases.
Explore the profession’s latest thinking, techniques and practices. This course also develops the “soft skills” employers are looking for, such as excellent communication, decision making, collaboration, problem-solving, self-direction and leadership.
Change your world and transform the industry with Capstone Project
As part of the Master of Professional Accounting degree, you will have access to MIT’s industry-based Capstone Project:
MIT’s School of Business has designed this unit to provide you with ‘Work-Ready’ skills through 150 hours of project work. You will be working with Industry client and solving the real-world challenges faced by clients in the Accounting field. You will research, develop, test and present your solution in an industry-accepted format through the use of Project Management tools.
Our past students have worked on the capstone project, such as:
As an MIT student, you will have access to state-of-the-art labs and facilities. All of MIT’s labs are equipped with the latest software to hone your skill. You will also get access to MIT’s Library of the latest books/ eBooks and hundreds of Academic online publications that will keep you knowledgeable of the latest and greatest. With 24 hours of digital access, you are never too far away from the latest news and journals in the academic/research space.
Learn from experts
Our school attracts some of the best minds in the accounting field, like Auditing (Production and Performance) and Public Sector Accountability expert Associate Professor Michael De Martinis, and Financial Reporting / Corporate Governance expert Dr Jayasinghe Hewa Dulige (PhD).
Level | Higher Degree Course (Masters) |
Approval Status | This course is approved by TEQSA under the Higher Education Standards Framework. |
Australian Quality Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9 |
To graduate from the Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) students must complete 16 units (240 credit points). Each unit is worth 15 credit points, and full-time students undertake four units per trimester.
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Accounting can be admitted into the second year of this program with 120 Credit Points.
MPA students are required to complete the following study program.
AIM100 Academic Integrity Module
MA501 Foundations of Accounting *
MA503 Economics
MA508 Business Statistics
MA509 Accounting Information Systems *
MA506 Business & Company Law
MA511 Financial Accounting & Reporting (pre-requisite MA501)
MA514 Business Finance (pre-requisite MA508)
MA515 Managerial Accounting (pre-requisite MA501)
MA601 Theory & Current Issues in Accounting (pre-requisite MA511)
MA611 Auditing (pre-requisite MA506 & MA511)
MA613 Taxation Law (pre-requisite MA506)
MA609 Business Analytics and Data Intelligence (pre-requisite MA508)
MA618 Industry Based Capstone Project* (pre-requisite: Must have successfully completed a minimum of 10 units.)
MA619 Accounting Research (pre-requisite MA601 & MA515)
Elective 1
Elective 2
Program structures and units are subject to change through the process of regular course revision. There is no guarantee that every unit will be offered in any particular trimester.
MA501 Foundations of Accounting and MA509 Accounting Information Systems utilise cloud-based accounting software. When studying these units, the student will incur a fee per unit (currently $33) for access to the cloud-based accounting software. The student is responsible for payment of the fee.
It is mandatory for awarding of the Master of Professional Accounting degree that the students undertake the final trimester MA618 Industry Based Capstone Project unit. If a third party is required to find a project for the student, the student will incur a fee (currently $330). The industry-based project is designed to provide students with real-world experience, working for an industry client on a project focussed within their discipline of study.
The Master of Professional Accounting is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) - www.teqsa.gov.au.
The Master of Professional Accounting course is accredited by CPA Australia (CPAA) (see www.cpacareers.com.au), Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) (see www.charteredaccountants.com.au), and IPA - Institute of Public Accountants (see www.publicaccountants.org.au).
Upon successful completion of the course, graduates will be eligible to apply for associate membership of both CPAA and IPA; and entry to both the CPA Program of CPAA and the CA Program of CA ANZ.
The Master of Professional Accounting aims to provide graduates who will:
Credit transfer provides students with credit for learning already achieved. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit transfer.
Applications for credit transfer must be made before or during orientation and enrolment week.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit towards their course based on their prior learning (including formal, informal and non‐formal learning). Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about Recognition of Prior Learning.
Applications for Recognition of Prior Learning must be made before or during orientation and enrolment week.
Applying for Credit Transfer/RPL
If you are seeking credit transfer for the same or similar unit/s previously completed at a different institute, you must submit the following supporting documents with your credit application:
For further information about credit transfer, click here
Submitting the Credit Transfer/ RPL Application
Once complete, scan and email your application via email to enquiries@mit.edu.au
Graduates will be able to be employed in the following fields of professional accounting:
IELTS (Academics) 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 or equivalent.
Detail information on English language requirements, see https://www.mit.edu.au/study-with-us/institute-entry-requirement/english-language-requirements.
For further information, see the links below:
For 2020-21 fee information visit Tuition Fee page.
Learn more about the whole of institution information set here.
All students who are not in Australia must apply through our registered agents.
All students who are currently in Australia may apply directly via our Portal.
Master of Professional Accounting
"I would have to say that one of the best thing about studying at MIT was the cross-cultural interaction between students from various parts of the world. It is something not to be downplayed as it has been quite advantageous in my career trajectory."
Master of Professional Accounting
"I would have to say that one of the best thing about studying at MIT was the cross-cultural interaction between students from various parts of the world. It is something not to be downplayed as it has been quite advantageous in my career trajectory."
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