The Master of Professional Accounting  is designed to provide an opportunity for graduates whose first degree is in an area other than accounting to undertake major studies in accounting and law that will lead to the acquisition of accounting skills and knowledge and the fulfilment of the entry requirements of the accounting professional bodies. The units have been accredited by CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and the National Institute of Accountants as meeting the educational requirements for membership.

The course may be completed in eighteen months (three semesters) full-time study or three years (six semesters) part-time study. 

Students who do not have a recognised undergraduate degree but have a qualification recognised as equivalent to an Australian Advanced Diploma are advised to apply for the 16-unit Master of  Professional Accounting course.

Students who are required to complete eight or less than eight units for accounting professional body recognition may apply for either the Graduate Diploma of Business (Professional Accounting) course or the Graduate Certificate of Business (Professional Accounting) course as appropriate for their requirements.

Australian students require completion of an approved undergraduate degree in a discipline other than accounting and overseas students require completion of an approved undergraduate degree recognised under NOOSR guidelines as equivalent to an Australian undergraduate degree.

Students are required to complete 180 credit points (12 units) from in the following list.