Professional Accounting - B6011
Master's degree
Accounting is as essential to the ever-changing, interconnected business landscape as it’s ever been. Which means it’s also filled with exciting opportunities for bright minds looking to take their career in exciting and rewarding directions too.
The Master of Professional Accounting is the ideal next step if you’re looking to add accounting to your business toolkit – and equip yourself with the skills to practice the discipline professionally.
MAKE YOUR NEXT MOVE
You don’t need to have a background in accounting to make it a part of your future career path. Throughout the two-year program, you’ll cover business, financial and management accounting in all kinds of forms.
After an advanced preparatory component to get you started, you’ll cover mastery units and two application studies too – with topics like forensic accounting, global financial markets and corporate treasury management all available to tailor your study to your career ambitions.
ELEVATE YOUR EXPERTISE
By the time you’ve finished your study, you’ll have gained professional accreditation and established yourself as graduate career ready. More capable of navigating the ins and outs of modern professional accounting – and more skilled at putting the latest business thinking into practice.
Studying this course will also qualify for associate membership with leading accounting institutions and industry bodies – including CPA Australia, the Institute of Public Accountants, and entry into the Chartered Accountant’s Program of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
Ready to tap into the opportunities professional accounting offers?
At a glance
Course Details
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Semester one (February), Semester two (July) |
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Master of Professional Accounting |
You don’t need to have a background in accounting to make it a part of your future career path. This two-year program will give you a deeper understanding of the key concepts, tools and practices that reflect current business accounting – so you’ll be more than capable of making the discipline part of your own career.
Studying this course will also qualify you for associate membership with leading accounting institutions and industry bodies – including CPA Australia, the Institute of Public Accountants, and entry into the Chartered Accountant’s Program of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
"I looked into this course and I think it's really well tailored for future accountants..." - Disha Mittal (Master of Professional Accounting)
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
Qualifications
Entry level 1: | An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least a credit (60%) average or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) |
Entry level 2: | An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in Business, Economics, Commerce, Law, Humanities, Arts, Social Science or Science with at least a credit (60%) average or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) OR An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least a credit (60%) average or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) OR An Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) with at least a credit (60%) average or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) OR An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and two years relevant professional experience*. * Applicants applying on the basis of work experience are required to provide a detailed curriculum vitae, outlining their employment history and professional experience. Applicants who have completed relevant discipline units in an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) may be exempted from undertaking mastery knowledge units and will be able to choose an alternative unit, in consultation with the Course Director. |
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
The course is structured in two parts: Part A. Mastery knowledge and Part B. Electives.
Partner with another course
Double degree courses allow you to study towards two different degrees at the same time, and graduate with two separate qualifications. And because a required subject in one course can count as an elective in the other, our double degrees take up to two years less than if you studied for the two degrees separately.
Making the application
Future students
Current Monash students
You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process. You may apply mid-year for available courses however consideration will be given as to whether you will be able to follow your course progression.
Please note that if you apply for a course transfer, you should still enrol in your current course as if you were continuing so as not to jeopardise your enrolment in the Faculty if your transfer application is unsuccessful. More about Course Transfer...
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
Full fee
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2025 are:
A$37,100
Fee assistance
As a full fee-paying student, you may be eligible to apply for the optional FEE-HELP to assist you to pay all or part of your tuition fees.
Fee information specific to this course
Domestic students in this course may apply for Austudy payments from Centrelink / the Department of Human Services. See the Austudy site for details.
*Additional eligibility criteria apply.
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other costs and fees
For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.