Curtin University

Master of Accounting

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 24 months
  • Course Type: Master's

Develop advanced accounting, analytical and decision-making capabilities while preparing to pursue professional pathways across diverse business sectors.

Course overview

Curtin University’s Master of Professional Accounting is designed for graduates seeking an accredited accounting qualification, including those whose previous degree was in a non-accounting discipline. It builds the financial, analytical, research and communication capabilities required in contemporary accounting environments.

You will develop a broad foundation in financial and management accounting, business and corporations law, economics, business analytics and digital accounting systems. The course also strengthens your ability to interpret financial information, address complex business problems and communicate informed recommendations.

You can extend this foundation through a major in Advanced Accounting, CPA Australia, Digital Technologies and Data Management or Taxation. Depending on your selected major, study may include auditing, accounting research, professional ethics, financial data analysis, taxation, information systems or applied opportunities such as an internship, clinic or study tour. Professional accreditation applies to specified majors and is explained below.

Delivered on campus at Curtin Perth, the course can be completed in two years of full-time study or an equivalent part-time period. You will graduate with adaptable accounting expertise that can support professional development and employment across accounting firms and public- and private-sector organisations.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Master's
Duration
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Can be studied part time
24 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $4,593
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The estimated fee is determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
Campus
Perth
Intake
February, 2027
July, 2027
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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What you will study

To earn the Master of Professional Accounting, you must successfully complete units totalling 400 credit points. Unless otherwise noted, each unit is worth 25 credit points.

Core units 

  • Financial Principles and Analysis
  • Fundamentals of Business and Corporations Law
  • Intermediate Financial Accounting
  • Intermediate Management Accounting
  • Accounting Systems in the Digital Age
  • Intermediate Corporate Accounting
  • Business Analytics and Data Visualisation
  • Global Managerial Economics

Major

Select one of the following:

  • Advanced Accounting Major (200 credit points)
  • CPA Australia Major (200 credit points)
  • Digital Technologies and Data Management Major (200 credit points)
  • Taxation Major (200 credit points)

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To be eligible for this course, you must meet one of the following:

  • Hold a recognised undergraduate degree in any discipline.
  • Hold a Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting.

English-language requirements

Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency equivalent to:

  • IELTS Academic overall band score of 6.5, with a minimum score of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
  • An alternative English-language test or eligible qualification accepted by Curtin, provided you meet the required equivalent scores and conditions.

Contact the university or visit its website for more information.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help reduce the number of units you need to study to finish your course. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduates will learn the following skills during the course:

  • Apply principles of financial accounting, managerial accounting, governance and auditing to grasp the theoretical underpinnings of the discipline. You can extend your knowledge base through research and the application of business research methods.
  • Apply critical and analytical thinking to develop innovative solutions to complex problems in relevant business fields.
  • Locate, extract and critically appraise information from various sources and effectively communicate it using structured financial or appropriate language to a professional audience for multiple purposes.
  • Develop ongoing professional, self-directed and reflective education relating to developments and changes in the information requirements of a global financial system that is multi-perspective in nature and apply international financial reporting standards.
  • Recognise that cultural practices and differences impact commercial endeavours and interpersonal relations. Work effectively in multicultural team environments.
  • Exhibit a professional and ethical approach to analysing and reporting commercial activities, demonstrating leadership, collaborative and independent qualities when required, in compliance with appropriate legislation and protocols.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative annual fee in 2026: $36,744 (Full-fee paying place)

Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.

A student’s annual fee may vary by:

  • The number of units studied.
  • Choice of units.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.