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Master of Professional Accounting / Master of Business Administration

Australia

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What will I learn?

The Master of Professional Accounting/Master of Business Administration is a Coursework combined program and is designed for students with a degree in a field other than Accounting who wish to obtain a sound introduction to accounting and business concepts and procedures. The program encompasses study in finance, general management, taxation law and auditing, marketing, human resources management, International business, E-business and entrepreneurship.

The Master of Business Administration provides students with a range of analytic, strategic and leadership skills which will prepare them for increasingly competitive careers in business management in the corporate and public sectors. The program offers a grounding in fundamental business areas such as organisational behaviour, leadership, marketing and management. Analytic and problem solving skills are emphasised through an applied understanding of the theoretical framework within which today’s managers must operate, as well as the acquisition of practical skills in teamwork, writing, presentation and time-management. The ability to cope with rapid organisational and technological change is developed through and understanding of organisational behaviour, information systems and organisational change and development.

Professional recognition

CPA Australia and CA Australia and New Zealand

The program is structured to satisfy the Guidelines for Joint Accreditation of Tertiary Courses by the Professional Accounting Bodies issued jointly by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ). Graduation from an accredited accounting program facilitates initial entry to Associate membership of CPA Australia and enrolment in the CPA Program, as well as eligibility for enrolment in the CA Program of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. For courses that meet the required knowledge areas please click here.

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Exemptions may apply for the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for students who complete the Master of Professional Accounting or the Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced).

Which department am I in?

College of Human and Social Futures

CRICOS

096750A

Study options

Full Time (2 years)

Tuition fees
A$40,765.00 (US$ 26,901) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Newcastle City campus

Cnr King and Auckland Streets,

NEWCASTLE,

New South Wales,

2300, NEWCASTLE, Australia

Full Time (2 years)

Tuition fees
A$40,765.00 (US$ 26,901) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Sydney CBD Campus

55 Elizabeth Street,

SYDNEY,

New South Wales,

2000, SYDNEY, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Entry into the Master of Professional Accounting/Master of Business Administration will be available for applicants who have:

Bachelor (Honors) Degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification; or

Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, in a related field such as accounting, business, commerce, economics, finance, human resource management, industrial relations, management, marketing; or

Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, not in a related field and 1-year relevant organizational experience; or

At least 7 years' relevant organizational experience, including 2 years in a management position; or Successful completion of 75% (30 units) of one of the following UoN College of Human and Social Futures programs:

Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance

Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management

Graduate Certificate in Marketing

Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting

Students seeking Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) must apply to the Program Convener. RPL applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

TOEFL paper-based test score of 550; TOEFL internet-based score of 79; IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5; PTE GSE score of 58; Cambridge English: Advanced score of 58.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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