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Master of Professional Accounting
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AQF Level
Level 9
Duration
2 Years (4 Trimesters) Full-Time or Equivalent Part-Time
Location
Melbourne & Sydney Campus
Intake
March, July, November
| AQF Level Level 9 | |
| Duration 2 Years (4 Trimesters) Full-Time or Equivalent Part-Time | |
| Location Melbourne & Sydney Campus | |
| Intake March, July, November |
About the course
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:
- Rental Industry - Development of forecasting budget plan to track PnL for a real-estate agency
- HR management - Development of financial modelling and Excel Spreadsheet mitigation and migration to Xero for a Member management Event Web Portal
- Online Marketplace - Development of Three-way forecast with competitor analysis for an Online Marketplace Application
- Farming - Development of Sustainability analysis with financial forecast for Farming Machinery Maintenance Industry
- Health Services - Audit of Income sources and strategy development for revenue autonomy for a Health and Safety App
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 |
Course Structure
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.
Year 1
Trimester 1
AIM100 Academic Integrity Module
MA501 Foundations of Accounting *
MA503 Economics
MA508 Business Statistics
MA509 Accounting Information Systems *
Trimester 2
MA506 Business & Company Law
MA511 Financial Accounting & Reporting (pre-requisite MA501)
MA514 Business Finance (pre-requisite MA508)
MA515 Managerial Accounting (pre-requisite MA501)
Year 2
Trimester 3
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)
Trimester 4
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.
*Additional Fees
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.
*Industry Experience
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.
Accreditation and Recognition
The Master of Professional Accounting is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) - www.teqsa.gov.au.
Professional accreditation and memberships
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.
Aim and Objectives
The Master of Professional Accounting aims to provide graduates who will:
- Possess a body of knowledge in accounting that demonstrates a thorough understanding of the discipline and its application
- Possess the technical knowledge, competency and skills required to become members of the relevant professional bodies
- Be capable of independent and life-long learning
- Exercise critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Be able to analyse and adapt knowledge to different contexts
- Be ethically aware and possess appropriate professional skills
- Be culturally aware and able to adapt to diverse environments
- Demonstrate initiative and professional responsibility
Credit Transfer
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
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:
- Certified copy of relevant certificates and results for any studies that you have completed
- Unit outlines
- Credit Transfer Application Form – download the form here
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
Entry Requirement
Academic Entry Requirements
- Successful completion of Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent.
- Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Accounting can be admitted into the second year of the program with 120 Credit points.
- Mature age applicants can be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis having regard to the prior study, employment and professional experience.
English Language Requirements
In order to study with MIT, you must be proficient in speaking, listening, reading and writing in English as this is the language of instruction.
You must be able to demonstrate that you meet the minimum English language requirements. However you will not be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency if you are an Australian citizen, Australian Permanent Resident (visa status) or hold a passport from one of the following countries: Canada (English speaking provinces only), New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom and the United States.
If English is not your first language of instruction, further documentary evidence will be required for information about acceptable English language tests.
For further information, see the links below:
Study now, pay later - with FEE-HELP
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
Tuition Fees
For 2020-21 fee information visit Tuition Fee page.
Financial Assistance
Youth and student allowances
For details on Youth Allowance, Austudy and ABSTUDY, visit humanservices.gov.au
Where to get further information
- Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) (https://www.teqsa.gov.au)
- Quality Indicators for Teaching and Learning (QILT) (https://www.qilt.edu.au)
- Australian Qualifications Framework (https://www.aqf.edu.au)
How to Apply?
Learn more about the whole of institution information set here.
If you are not in Australia
All students who are not in Australia must apply through our registered agents.
If you are in Australia
All students who are currently in Australia may apply directly via our Portal.
About the course
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:
- Rental Industry - Development of forecasting budget plan to track PnL for a real-estate agency
- HR management - Development of financial modelling and Excel Spreadsheet mitigation and migration to Xero for a Member management Event Web Portal
- Online Marketplace - Development of Three-way forecast with competitor analysis for an Online Marketplace Application
- Farming - Development of Sustainability analysis with financial forecast for Farming Machinery Maintenance Industry
- Health Services - Audit of Income sources and strategy development for revenue autonomy for a Health and Safety App
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 |
Course Structure
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.
Year 1
Trimester 1
AIM100 Academic Integrity Module
MA501 Foundations of Accounting *
MA503 Economics
MA508 Business Statistics
MA509 Accounting Information Systems *
Trimester 2
MA506 Business & Company Law
MA511 Financial Accounting & Reporting (pre-requisite MA501)
MA514 Business Finance (pre-requisite MA508)
MA515 Managerial Accounting (pre-requisite MA501)
Year 2
Trimester 3
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)
Trimester 4
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.
*Additional Fees
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.
*Industry Experience
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.
Accreditation and Recognition
The Master of Professional Accounting is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) - www.teqsa.gov.au.
Professional accreditation and memberships
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.
Aim and Objectives
The Master of Professional Accounting aims to provide graduates who will:
- Possess a body of knowledge in accounting that demonstrates a thorough understanding of the discipline and its application
- Possess the technical knowledge, competency and skills required to become members of the relevant professional bodies
- Be capable of independent and life-long learning
- Exercise critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Be able to analyse and adapt knowledge to different contexts
- Be ethically aware and possess appropriate professional skills
- Be culturally aware and able to adapt to diverse environments
- Demonstrate initiative and professional responsibility
Credit Transfer
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
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:
- Certified copy of relevant certificates and results for any studies that you have completed
- Unit outlines
- Credit Transfer Application Form – download the form here
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
Career Opportunities
Graduates will be able to be employed in the following fields of professional accounting:
- Public accounting
- Auditing, internal and external
- Management Consulting
- Taxation
- Teaching
- Business Administration
- Management Accounting
- Financial Accounting
- Forensic Accounting
Entry Requirement
Academic Entry Requirements
- Successful completion of Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent.
- Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Accounting can be admitted into the second year of the program with 120 Credit points.
- Mature age applicants can be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis having regard to the prior study, employment and professional experience.
English Language Requirements
In order to study with MIT, you must be proficient in speaking, listening, reading and writing in English as this is the language of instruction.
You must be able to demonstrate that you meet the minimum English language requirements. However you will not be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency if you are an Australian citizen, Australian Permanent Resident (visa status) or hold a passport from one of the following countries: Canada (English speaking provinces only), New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom and the United States.
If English is not your first language of instruction, further documentary evidence will be required for information about acceptable English language tests.
For further information, see the links below:
Study now, pay later - with FEE-HELP
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
Tuition Fees
For 2020-21 fee information visit Tuition Fee page.
Financial Assistance
Youth and student allowances
For details on Youth Allowance, Austudy and ABSTUDY, visit humanservices.gov.au
Where to get further information
- Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) (https://www.teqsa.gov.au)
- Quality Indicators for Teaching and Learning (QILT) (https://www.qilt.edu.au)
- Australian Qualifications Framework (https://www.aqf.edu.au)
How to Apply?
Learn more about the whole of institution information set here.
If you are not in Australia
All students who are not in Australia must apply through our registered agents.
If you are in Australia
All students who are currently in Australia may apply directly via our Portal.
AQF Level
Level 9
Duration
2 Years (4 Trimesters) Full-Time
Location
Melbourne & Sydney Campus
CRICOS Code
057028F (VIC)
072673G (NSW)
Intake
March, July, November
| 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 |
About the course
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:
- Rental Industry - Development of forecasting budget plan to track PnL for a real-estate agency
- HR management - Development of financial modelling and Excel Spreadsheet mitigation and migration to Xero for a Member management Event Web Portal
- Online Marketplace - Development of Three-way forecast with competitor analysis for an Online Marketplace Application
- Farming - Development of Sustainability analysis with financial forecast for Farming Machinery Maintenance Industry
- Health Services - Audit of Income sources and strategy development for revenue autonomy for a Health and Safety App
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 |
Course Structure
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.
Year 1
Trimester 1
AIM100 Academic Integrity Module
MA501 Foundations of Accounting *
MA503 Economics
MA508 Business Statistics
MA509 Accounting Information Systems *
Trimester 2
MA506 Business & Company Law
MA511 Financial Accounting & Reporting (pre-requisite MA501)
MA514 Business Finance (pre-requisite MA508)
MA515 Managerial Accounting (pre-requisite MA501)
Year 2
Trimester 3
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)
Trimester 4
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.
*Additional Fees
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.
*Industry Experience
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.
Accreditation and Recognition
The Master of Professional Accounting is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) - www.teqsa.gov.au.
Professional accreditation and memberships
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.
Aim and Objectives
The Master of Professional Accounting aims to provide graduates who will:
- Possess a body of knowledge in accounting that demonstrates a thorough understanding of the discipline and its application
- Possess the technical knowledge, competency and skills required to become members of the relevant professional bodies
- Be capable of independent and life-long learning
- Exercise critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Be able to analyse and adapt knowledge to different contexts
- Be ethically aware and possess appropriate professional skills
- Be culturally aware and able to adapt to diverse environments
- Demonstrate initiative and professional responsibility
Credit Transfer
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
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:
- Certified copy of relevant certificates and results for any studies that you have completed
- Unit outlines
- Credit Transfer Application Form – download the form here
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
Entry Requirement
Academic Entry Requirements
- Successful completion of Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent.
- Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Accounting can be admitted into the second year of the program with 120 Credit points.
- Mature age applicants can be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis having regard to the prior study, employment and professional experience.
English Language Requirements
In order to study with MIT, you must be proficient in speaking, listening, reading and writing in English as this is the language of instruction.
You must be able to demonstrate that you meet the minimum English language requirements. However you will not be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency if you are an Australian citizen, Australian Permanent Resident (visa status) or hold a passport from one of the following countries: Canada (English speaking provinces only), New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom and the United States.
If English is not your first language of instruction, further documentary evidence will be required for information about acceptable English language tests.
English Language Requirements
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:
Tuition Fees
For 2020-21 fee information visit Tuition Fee page.
Where to get further information
- Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) (https://www.teqsa.gov.au)
- Quality Indicators for Teaching and Learning (QILT) (https://www.qilt.edu.au)
- Australian Qualifications Framework (https://www.aqf.edu.au)
How to Apply?
Learn more about the whole of institution information set here.
If you are not in Australia
All students who are not in Australia must apply through our registered agents.
If you are in Australia
All students who are currently in Australia may apply directly via our Portal.
About the course
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:
- Rental Industry - Development of forecasting budget plan to track PnL for a real-estate agency
- HR management - Development of financial modelling and Excel Spreadsheet mitigation and migration to Xero for a Member management Event Web Portal
- Online Marketplace - Development of Three-way forecast with competitor analysis for an Online Marketplace Application
- Farming - Development of Sustainability analysis with financial forecast for Farming Machinery Maintenance Industry
- Health Services - Audit of Income sources and strategy development for revenue autonomy for a Health and Safety App
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 |
Course Structure
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.
Year 1
Trimester 1
AIM100 Academic Integrity Module
MA501 Foundations of Accounting *
MA503 Economics
MA508 Business Statistics
MA509 Accounting Information Systems *
Trimester 2
MA506 Business & Company Law
MA511 Financial Accounting & Reporting (pre-requisite MA501)
MA514 Business Finance (pre-requisite MA508)
MA515 Managerial Accounting (pre-requisite MA501)
Year 2
Trimester 3
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)
Trimester 4
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.
*Additional Fees
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.
*Industry Experience
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.
Accreditation and Recognition
The Master of Professional Accounting is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) - www.teqsa.gov.au.
Professional accreditation and memberships
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.
Aim and Objectives
The Master of Professional Accounting aims to provide graduates who will:
- Possess a body of knowledge in accounting that demonstrates a thorough understanding of the discipline and its application
- Possess the technical knowledge, competency and skills required to become members of the relevant professional bodies
- Be capable of independent and life-long learning
- Exercise critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Be able to analyse and adapt knowledge to different contexts
- Be ethically aware and possess appropriate professional skills
- Be culturally aware and able to adapt to diverse environments
- Demonstrate initiative and professional responsibility
Credit Transfer
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
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:
- Certified copy of relevant certificates and results for any studies that you have completed
- Unit outlines
- Credit Transfer Application Form – download the form here
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
Career Opportunities
Graduates will be able to be employed in the following fields of professional accounting:
- Public accounting
- Auditing, internal and external
- Management Consulting
- Taxation
- Teaching
- Business Administration
- Management Accounting
- Financial Accounting
- Forensic Accounting
Entry Requirement
Academic Entry Requirements
- Successful completion of Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent.
- Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Accounting can be admitted into the second year of the program with 120 Credit points.
- Mature age applicants can be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis having regard to the prior study, employment and professional experience.
English Language Requirements
In order to study with MIT, you must be proficient in speaking, listening, reading and writing in English as this is the language of instruction.
You must be able to demonstrate that you meet the minimum English language requirements. However you will not be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency if you are an Australian citizen, Australian Permanent Resident (visa status) or hold a passport from one of the following countries: Canada (English speaking provinces only), New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom and the United States.
If English is not your first language of instruction, further documentary evidence will be required for information about acceptable English language tests.
English Language Requirements
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:
Tuition Fees
For 2020-21 fee information visit Tuition Fee page.
Where to get further information
- Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) (https://www.teqsa.gov.au)
- Quality Indicators for Teaching and Learning (QILT) (https://www.qilt.edu.au)
- Australian Qualifications Framework (https://www.aqf.edu.au)
How to Apply?
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If you are not in Australia
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If you are in Australia
All students who are currently in Australia may apply directly via our Portal.
Student Stories
Ali Jaweed
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."
Ali
Jaweed
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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