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Master of Professional Accounting

Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

About this program

The Master of Professional Accounting at Victoria University develops advanced accounting expertise, offering specialist knowledge and a deep understanding of sustainability issues and global accounting trends. Students execute case studies and business plans, complete a substantial research project or evidence-based capstone activity, and adapt cross-disciplinary knowledge to evaluate business decisions, developing specialist knowledge in accounting, economics and finance. Graduates are prepared for senior accounting positions. It is offered at VU in Melbourne.

Fees & duration

Duration2 yr
Tuition (international)A$39,100
Application feeA$75

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall
PTE50 overall

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Course structure

  • Accounting for Management (BAO6504, 12CP)
  • Data Analysis for Business (BEO6000, 12CP)
  • Business Economics (BEO6600, 12CP)
  • Work and Organisation Systems (BMO6506, 12CP)
  • Managerial Accounting (BAO5522, 12CP)
  • Professional Auditing (BAO5524, 12CP)
  • Financial and Corporate Accounting (BAO5525, 12CP)
  • Business Finance (BAO5534, 12CP)
  • Issues in Contemporary Accounting (BAO5535, 12CP)
  • Accounting Systems and Processes (BAO5543, 12CP)
  • Australian Income Tax Law and Practice (BLO5539, 12CP)
  • Business and Company Law (BLO5540, 12CP)
  • Business Ethics and Sustainability (BMO5501, 12CP)
  • Applied Business Project (BMO7006, 12CP)

Career & PR pathway

Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status

Accountant (General)ANZSCO 221111

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs an accredited accounting degree and a positive assessment from CPA Australia, CA ANZ, or the IPA.

Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)

Taxation AccountantANZSCO 221113

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)

Management AccountantANZSCO 221112

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)

External AuditorANZSCO 221213

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)

Internal AuditorANZSCO 221214

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)

List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.

Admissions

To be considered for postgraduate study, you will need to have specific academic qualifications, as outlined below. We also consider non-academic research and work experience for our research candidates. Admission criteria Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline OR Completion of an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in a similar discipline PLUS IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)

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