About the course

Become an expert with in-demand skills when you study La Trobe's Master of Professional Accounting.In this accredited degree, you'll build expertise in existing and emerging accounting information systems and data analytics tools. Investigate the fields underpinning modern accounting, including business law, taxation, finance and economics. Connect with industry and professional accounting bodies during your studies and prepare for career success.Learn how to solve accounting problems across a diverse variety of business contexts. With lectures delivered by leading academics and guest industry experts, you'll get a well-rounded perspective on contemporary accounting issues – ranging from industry-specific measurement issues to the impact of global harmonisation on financial reporting practices.La Trobe's Master of Professional Accounting is a direct pathway to becoming a qualified professional accountant. If you have limited exposure to accounting or are forging a new path, this degree will develop your theoretical and technical knowledge and skills to build your dream career.

　　Demonstrate integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in professional accounting practice.Critically apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills to solve practical accounting problems independently and as part of a team.Effectively communicate accounting advice to specialists and non-specialists from diverse cultural and language backgrounds.

　　Accountants and accountancy expertise are vital for organisations in every industry – so after graduation, you could find roles in private enterprise, government departments, the not-for-profit sector and beyond. 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: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (March), 2024	Bundoora
Semester 1 (March), 2024	Bendigo
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Bundoora
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Bendigo
Term 6 (November), 2024	Bendigo
Term 6 (November), 2024	Bundoora
Semester 1 (March), 2025	Bundoora
Semester 1 (March), 2025	Bendigo
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Bundoora
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Bendigo
Term 6 (November), 2025	Bendigo
Term 6 (November), 2025	Bundoora
Summer (November), 2025	Bundoora

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for La Trobe University

Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).

　　Selection criteria

　　Applicants with other relevant tertiary qualifications and/or substantial relevant professional of managerial experience will also be considered for entry.

　　The duration of the course may be reduced to one-year equivalent full time (8 subjects) with appropriate credit exemptions.

　　Admission is based on:

　　Bachelor honours (AQF8) degree in a related discipline, or

　　Bachelor degree or higher in a related discipline, plus two years relevant work experience, or

　　Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or higher in a related discipline, or

　　Evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent.

　　IELTS Overall 6.5, no band less than 6.0

　　TOEFL Internet based (iBT): Overall score of 79 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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 La Trobe University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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