Learn about how and what you’ll study for the Master of Professional Accounting.

What you’ll learn

Develop professional skills in financial management, accounting information systems, financial reporting, business law, auditing, corporate governance, and contemporary accounting standards from around the world.

Build deeper expertise through advanced courses in financial accounting, management accounting, and financial management.

How you’ll study

You can choose to start in Trimester 1 (March) or Trimester 3 (November). Assessment includes projects, tests, and examinations.

You’ll learn from leading professionals who will encourage you to aim for high-level roles.

MPA teaching staff include current and former members of the accounting standard-setting bodies as well as former partners in major chartered accounting firms.

Workload and duration

The workload is about 15 hours per course each week.

Full-time

Full-time MPA students can expect a workload of 60 hours per week. You can complete the MPA in three trimesters of full-time study—12 months.

Part-time

Part-time MPA students can take between one and four courses per trimester.

You must complete all your courses within four years of enrolling in the programme.