Adelaide University
Master of Professional Accounting
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
- Course Type: Master's
Gain an understanding of accounting practice and develop your analytical, management, communication and problem-solving skills.
Course overview
Develop your analytical, business management and problem-solving skills with Adelaide University’s Master of Professional Accounting. You will build a diverse knowledge base in accounting management, finance, commercial law, taxation law and auditing. You’ll also learn fundamental concepts, issues and benefits of information systems and technologies – preparing you for today’s business environment.
Choose from interesting electives to suit your career aspirations and preferences. Broaden your industry networks, studying alongside a diverse cohort of aspiring professionals and learning from industry-experienced teaching staff. Discover a world of opportunities in accounting, tax, financial management and public practice.
Key facts
What you will study
Students must complete 72 units comprising:
- 24 units for all core courses.
- 42 units for all discipline courses.
- 6 units for electives.
Each course is worth six units.
Complete 24 units for all of the following:
- Accounting Concepts and Methods
- Principles of Finance
- Business Statistics
- Economic Principles
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
- A completed bachelor's (AQF level 7) or bachelor's honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR
- A completed nested or related graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Your previous studies can be credited towards your postgraduate studies, provided they meet the relevant course requirements.
If you receive an offer of enrolment and you’ve undertaken prior learning, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. The procedure is governed by the university's Recognition of Prior Learning policy. Contact the university for more details.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
As a graduate, you’ll use your specialist knowledge to unlock exciting job prospects. You could work across accounting, tax, financial management and public practice. You might become a corporate tax consultant, providing advice to companies on tax obligations, strategies and compliance. You may work as a financial analyst, helping businesses to succeed via budgeting, analysis, forecasting and strategic planning. You could also pursue a career in:
- Auditing
- Business Advisory
- Financial Reporting
- Management Accounting
- Forensic Accounting
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $43,100 (domestic full-fee paying place).
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 48 units (normally eight courses) per year.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
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.