The Master of Professional Accounting is designed to provide an opportunity for students holding a qualification recognised as equivalent to an Australian Advanced Diploma to undertake major studies in accounting, law and finance 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 two years (four semesters) full time study or four years (eight semesters) part-time study.

Students who have a qualification recognised as equivalent to an Australian undergraduate degree are advised to apply for the 12-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 Advanced Diploma qualification in a discipline other than accounting and overseas students require completion of an approved qualification recognised under NOOSR guidelines as equivalent to an Australian Advanced Diploma qualification.

Students are required to complete 240 credit points (16 units) of which 180 credit points (12 units) are from required units and 60 credit points (4 units) are from electives.