About the course

In the professionally accredited Master of Actuarial Practice, you?ll learn how to apply mathematical, statistical, economic and financial analysis to a range of practical problems in long-term risk management, finance and insurance.

　　The Master of Professional Accounting is ideal in assisting you to become a qualified practicing or chartered accountant if you hold a bachelor degree in accounting, or you?re otherwise eligible to enrol in the CPA, CA or ACCA program. It will help you to develop advanced professional skills in strategic management accounting, financial reporting and disclosure, global strategy and leadership, and ethics and governance.

　　Complete a research project as well as a capstone unit

　　Synthesise your learning across your degree, demonstrate your research capabilities and advance your career.

　　Join a university that?s recognised for excellence

　　Study at a university that?s recognised as a Centre of Actuarial Excellence by the Society of Actuaries.

　　Broaden your knowledge and skill set

　　Study forensic accounting, taxation and business systems, as well as non-core CPA and CA professional accounting units.

　　Study at a globally recognised institution

　　Study at a business school that?s accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Session 1 (February), 2024	North Ryde
Session 1 (February), 2025	North Ryde
Session 1 (February), 2026	North Ryde

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Macquarie University

Master of Actuarial Practice

　　AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent (which includes a minimum of one unit of Mathematics covering calculus and linear algebra) with a WAM of 65

　　or

　　AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 60

　　Master of Professional Accounting

　　AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent, or

　　AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent and two years relevant approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning

　　Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent..TOEFL iBT 83 READING 13 WRITING 21 LISTENING 12 SPEAKING 18

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 83.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Macquarie University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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