| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-04-29 | - |
Program Overview
The Master of Professional Accounting program at Victoria University equips students with advanced accounting expertise, specialist knowledge in accounting, economics, and finance, and an understanding of sustainability issues and global accounting trends. Graduates are eligible for accreditation with CPA Australia and/or Chartered Accountants – Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), opening doors to various career paths in accounting, such as auditing, general accounting, and management accounting.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Master of Professional Accounting program at Victoria University is a postgraduate qualification that offers advanced accounting expertise. It provides specialist knowledge and skills, as well as a deep understanding of sustainability issues and global accounting trends. Graduates will be eligible to apply for accreditation with CPA Australia and/or Chartered Accountants – Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ).
Objectives:
- Develop advanced accounting expertise to progress your career
- Gain specialist knowledge and skills in accounting, economics, and finance
- Develop an understanding of sustainability issues and global accounting trends
- Become eligible for accreditation with CPA Australia and/or Chartered Accountants – Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)
Outline:
Program Content and Structure:
- 192 credit points total
- 48 credit points of college core units
- 96 credit points of professional core units
- 12 credit points of Business Ethics and Sustainability
- 12 credit points of Applied Business Project (Capstone)
- 24 credit points of elective units
Core Units:
- Business Core Units:
- Accounting for Management
- Data Analysis for Business
- Business Economics
- Work and Organisation Systems
- Professional Core Units:
- Managerial Accounting
- Professional Auditing
- Financial and Corporate Accounting
- Business Finance
- Issues in Contemporary Accounting
- Accounting Systems and Processes
- Australian Income Tax Law and Practice
- Business and Company Law
- Core Units:
- Business Ethics and Sustainability
- Applied Business Project
Elective Units:
- Students can choose from a range of elective units to customize their program and develop specialized knowledge in areas of interest.
Careers:
Career Paths and Opportunities:
- Auditor
- General Accountant
- Project Accountant
- Systems Accountant
- Taxation Accountant
- Management Accountant
For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne’s west and beyond. Victoria University aims to continue creating positive outcomes for education, industry and our community into the future.
Services
Housing services
Victoria University is pleased to offer guaranteed accommodation to new and continuing full-time domestic and international students. This offer is in partnership with UniLodge, our accommodation provider.
UniLodge Victoria University offers modern purpose-built student accommodation apartments in Footscray with excellent facilities and a community environment – all within a short walking distance to classes!
Library services
Our online resources are available 24 hours a day from wherever you are. You can also visit any of our seven campus libraries for help with your information needs, access to a PC or a quiet place to study.
Student Life
Campus life
Victoria University has campuses across Melbourne's CBD and western suburbs. International students can also choose to study at VU Sydney, VU India or partner institutions overseas.
Our flagship campus is located in Footscray - study with us in Melbourne's western cultural and creative epicentre.
- City Flinders
- City Flinders Lane
- City King
- City Queen
- Footscray Nicholson
- Footscray Park
- St Albans
- Sunshine
- Werribee
- VU at MetroWest (Footscray)
- VU Sydney
Sports facilities
There are plenty of options for staff and students wanting to join a sporting club and play in local competitions.
Joining a Victoria University sport club helps keep you fit while doing something you love. You will also get to meet new people and maybe do some travelling too.
Student clubs
VU organises a range of activities on- and off-campus, including:
- Orientation Parties
- Annual Ball
- Mental Health training (subsidised)
- Be a Better Human Festival
- De-stress Festival
- Queernival
Entry Requirements:
- Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline
- OR
- Completion of an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in a similar discipline
- OR
- Applicants without an undergraduate qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Diploma based on approved work experience. Upon completion of the Graduate Diploma, graduates will be eligible for admission to this course with credit granted for completed units.
