Swinburne’s Master of Professional Accounting combines a practical, hands-on MPA program with strong industry links and a clear pathway to professional recognition.

You’ll learn to provide crucial, comprehensive and specialist business analysis and compelling financial narratives to inform strategic investment and business decisions.

Swinburne’s emphasis on entrepreneurship and innovation is at the heart of this MPA.

Our industry connections are combined with experiential learning through topical projects, case histories and expert guest speakers.

You’ll graduate with a firm understanding of core knowledge and be job-ready with industry relevant skills in software such as Xero.

The many electives on offer can help set you up for roles in areas such as banking, business consulting, information systems, finance, and manufacturing.

This course is professionally accredited through CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).

Course structure

To qualify for the award of Master of Professional Accounting, students must complete 12 units (150 credit points). 

• 10 core units (125 credit points)
• 2 elective units (25 credit points) 

Maximum Academic Credit
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Master of Professional Accounting is 50 credit points (normally four units).