About the course

Master of Professional Accounting combines a practical, hands-on MPA program with strong industry links and a clear pathway to professional recognition.

　　You’ll learn to provide crucial, comprehensive and specialist business analysis and compelling financial narratives to inform strategic investment and business decisions.

　　Swinburne’s emphasis on entrepreneurship and innovation is at the heart of this MPA.

　　Our industry connections are combined with experiential learning through topical projects, case histories and expert guest speakers.

　　You’ll graduate with a firm understanding of core knowledge and be job-ready with industry relevant skills in software such as Xero.

　　The many electives on offer can help set you up for roles in areas such as banking, business consulting, information systems, finance, and manufacturing. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: AU$60,300

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Hawthorn
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Hawthorn
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Hawthorn
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Hawthorn

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for Swinburne University of Technology

Successful completion of:

　　a recognised bachelor degree in business or

　　a recognised bachelor degree plus three years work experience or

　　the Graduate Certificate of Professional Accounting or Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting.

　　Non-graduate special entry:

　　Applicants without a recognised bachelor degree but who have five years relevant professional experience in accounting, financial planning or business related employment may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate of Professional Accounting as assessed by the course director.

　　Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%

　　minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0

　　TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 79 with a reading band no less than 18 and writing band no less than 20

　　Pearson (PTE) minimum score of 58 (no communicative skills less than 50)

　　any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Swinburne University of Technology. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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