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Master of Professional and Practicing Accounting
Melbourne Polytechnic, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
Break into the business industry with a Master of Professional and Practicing Accounting:
Our CPA-accredited Masters degree covers a broader scope of accounting streams than are commonly found in other courses. Dive deeper into management and corporate accounting, commercial law, audit theory and business regulation and finish your course with an industry related research project that prepares you for the real world of accounting.
Once qualified, you’ll be set up for work in Consultancy, Business Analysis, Financial Accounting or Public Practice Accounting. You’ll also be eligible for further studies through CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).
Professional industry-backed accounting degree:
Designed for progressive, hardworking, business-minded graduates and for those wanting to excel in the professional accounting field in any corner of the globe.
The MPPA is ideal for those from a non-academic background who require a pathway into the professional bodies CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ). It also provides higher-level studies for those with an accounting degree.
Melbourne Polytechnic’s MPPA is accredited by CPA Australia and by CAANZ.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
16 terms of coursework
- MPA611- Accounting Principles
- MPA613- Economics for Managers
- MPA614- Commercial Law
- MPA615- Management Accounting
- MPA711- Financial Accounting
- MPA714- Corporations Law
- MPA715- Data Analytics
- MPA716- Corporate Finance
- MPA815- Corporate accounting
- MPA816- Information Systems for Managers
- MPA817- Strategic Management Accounting
- MPA818- Taxation Law and Practice
- MPA914- Accounting Research Project
- MPA915- Auditing and Assurance
- MPA916- Advanced Corporate Reporting
- MPA917- Accounting Theory
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Accountant (General)ANZSCO 221111
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
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
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
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
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)
Company SecretaryANZSCO 221211
On STSOL and CSOL, supporting the 190, 491, and the employer-sponsored 482/494/186.
Assessed by VETASSESS
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
Requirements Entry requirements Academic Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any area of studies from a recognised higher education institution In the absence of a Bachelor’s degree, the following will be considered: A qualification at AQF level 8 Graduate Certificate in Accounting; or Graduate Diploma in Accounting: from a recognised institution. Mature age applicants who do not hold any formal qualifications will be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis considering prior studies, employment record, and professional experience. A minimum of five years of relevant work experience, post year 12, will be required. Applicants will be required provide a résumé providing verifiable details of work experience and testimonials on duties and responsibilities of employment. Applicants will be required to attend a panel interview to assess their suitability for admission. The panel will comprise Head of Program of MPPA, another Head of Program, and an ongoing lecturer in Accounting. For the mature age entry students, study support programs will be provided in the following areas: Academic writing, incorporating essay and report writing Study skills including notes taking, summarising material, and constructing answers to test questions Referencing Academic integrity Higher Education Admissions Criteria: Higher Education Admissions Criteria As well as the specific entry requirements above, Melbourne Polytechnic admits students on the basis of the following categories: If you have already studied higher education: Y ou may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree. If you have studied a VET course: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a vocational education and training (VET) course. If you have recent secondary education: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you are a recent secondary education student whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the past two years. If you have work and life experience: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you have work and life experience and left secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then. Read more about higher education admissions criteria.. Academic: AQF (Australian) Bachelor degree or overseas equivalent. Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in any field. English: Academic IELTS 6.5 with no individual band below 6.0, Pearson PTE Academic 58 overall with no individual communicative skill below 50, or Melbourne Polytechnic recognised equivalency.
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