{ "availability": true, "data": { "awardTitle": "Master of Professional Accounting", "advertisedTitle": "Master of Professional Accounting", "totalCreditPoints": 180, "offerYear": 2026, "studentType": "Domestic", "locationDisplayName": "Melbourne", "deliveryModeCode": "MM", "deliveryModeDescription": "Multi-Modal", "cricosCourseCode": "", "isFlexibleLocation": false, "majors": [], "specialisations": [], "virtualRollover": { "enabled": false, "instance": false, "indicativeFees": false, "startDates": false }, "relatedCourses": { "nestedCourses": {"60":["Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting"],"120":["Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting"]} }, "startDates": "Semester 1 (March 2026), Semester 2 (July 2026)", "duration": "1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent", "prerequisite": "", "courseDescription": "<p>Become an expert with in-demand skills when you study La Trobe's Master of Professional Accounting.<\/p><p>In this accredited degree, you'll build expertise in existing and emerging accounting information systems and data analytics tools. Investigate the fields underpinning modern accounting, including business law, taxation, finance and economics. Connect with industry and professional accounting bodies during your studies and prepare for career success.<\/p><p>Learn how to solve accounting problems across a diverse variety of business contexts. With lectures delivered by leading academics and guest industry experts, you'll get a well-rounded perspective on contemporary accounting issues \u2013 ranging from industry-specific measurement issues to the impact of global harmonisation on financial reporting practices.<\/p><p>La Trobe's Master of Professional Accounting is a direct pathway to becoming a qualified professional accountant. If you have limited exposure to accounting or are forging a new path, this degree will develop your theoretical and technical knowledge and skills to build your dream career.<\/p><p>You&#39;ll learn:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Accounting principles, information systems and analytics<\/strong><ul><li>Understand how to record business transactions, prepare financial statements and evaluate business performance. Use the accounting and data analytics tools to analyse data and assist decision making.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Management accounting<\/strong><ul><li>Understand how to provide organisational decision-makers with relevant accounting information to assist with strategic planning, controlling and performance management.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Financial accounting and reporting<\/strong><ul><li>Apply international and Australian accounting standards involving measurement and professional judgement in a variety of practical scenarios.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Auditing and assurance<\/strong><ul><li>Explore the nature and purpose of auditing and assurance. Understand the responsibilities of auditors in the context of reporting quality information.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Taxation<\/strong><ul><li>Learn the fundamentals of the taxation system and its implications for individuals and businesses. <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"footnote\">The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.<\/p>", "entryReq": { "rse": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "admCriAtarStmt": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCriInAddToAtar": "", "selRankAdj": "", "otherAdmOpts": "" }, "higherEd": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "vet": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "wle": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "prerequisite": "", "academicEntReq": "<ul><li><p>Applicants with other relevant tertiary qualifications and\/or substantial relevant professional of managerial experience will also be considered for entry.<\/p><p>The duration of the course may be reduced to one-year equivalent full time (8 subjects) with appropriate credit exemptions.<\/p><p>Admission is based on:<\/p><ul><li>Bachelor honours (AQF8) degree in a related discipline, or<\/li><li>Bachelor degree or higher in a related discipline, plus two years relevant work experience, or<\/li><li>Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or higher in a related discipline, or<\/li><li>Evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><div>To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:<\/div><div> <\/div><div>completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent)<\/div><div>OR<\/div><div>completion of the Postgraduate Qualifying Program <\/div><\/li><\/ul>", "essentialRequirementsInherent": "", "engReq": "", "hasEngReqAlt": true }, "vtacCodes": null, "courseStructure": "<section id=\"course-structure\" class=\"sublayout-1\"><div class=\"ds-block\"> <p><b>To qualify for the award of Master of Professional Accounting, students must complete a total of 180 credit points across 2 years.<\/b><\/p><\/div><div class=\"ds-block ds-block--full-width course-structure-content\"><div class=\"ds-tabs\"><div class=\"ds-tabs-nav ds-block\" role=\"tablist\"><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"tab1\" id=\"tab1trigger\" >Year 1<\/button><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab2\" id=\"tab2trigger\" >Year 2<\/button><\/div><div class=\"ds-content-chunk\" data-bg-color=\"lightest\"><div id=\"tab1\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab1trigger\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 1 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>120 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"tab2\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab2trigger\" hidden=\"hidden\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 2 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">60 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>15 credit points<\/b> from Capstone<\/li> <li><b>30 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li> <li><b>15 credit points<\/b> from chosen Prescribed electives<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><h4>Study options<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-1\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Core subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-1\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th> Subject name<\/th> <th> Subject code<\/th> <th> Year<\/th> <th> Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LTU0AIM\" target=\"_blank\">ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE<\/a><\/td> <td> LTU0AIM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ACC5001\" target=\"_blank\">ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS<\/a><\/td> <td> ACC5001<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ACC4001\" target=\"_blank\">ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES<\/a><\/td> <td> ACC4001<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/BUA4003\" target=\"_blank\">ECONOMICS FOR GLOBAL LEADERS<\/a><\/td> <td> BUA4003<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ACC5002\" target=\"_blank\">FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING<\/a><\/td> <td> ACC5002<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LST4001\" target=\"_blank\">FOUNDATIONS OF COMPANY AND COMMERCIAL LAW<\/a><\/td> <td> LST4001<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ACC5MCR\" target=\"_blank\">MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING<\/a><\/td> <td> ACC5MCR<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/BUA4005\" target=\"_blank\">PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE<\/a><\/td> <td> BUA4005<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/BUA4004\" target=\"_blank\">STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND FINANCE<\/a><\/td> <td> BUA4004<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ACC5AAS\" target=\"_blank\">AUDITING AND ASSURANCE <\/a><\/td> <td> ACC5AAS<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ACC5TAX\" target=\"_blank\">TAXATION<\/a><\/td> <td> ACC5TAX<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-6\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-6\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Capstone subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-6\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-6\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Capstone subjects are required subjects in your course or major that help you integrate and apply the knowledge and skills you gain to solve real world problems. Capstone subjects are often taken towards the end of your course. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th>Subject name<\/th> <th>Subject code<\/th> <th>Year<\/th> <th>Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ACC5AAI\" target=\"_blank\">ADVANCED ACCOUNTING ISSUES<\/a><\/td> <td> ACC5AAI<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-11\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-11\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Prescribed elective subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-11\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-11\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> A prescribed elective is an elective tied to your discipline, course, major or activity. 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The themes of projects, enquiries and\/or other work-based activities are individually tailored to the student&#39;s professional development needs and the employer&#39;s requirements.<\/p>", "handbookLinkHtml": "<a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/BM003\" target='_blank'>Melbourne<\/a>", "intendedLearningOutcomes": "<ul><li>Demonstrate integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in professional accounting practice.<\/li><li>Critically apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills to solve practical accounting problems independently and as part of a team.<\/li><li>Effectively communicate accounting advice to specialists and non-specialists from diverse cultural and language backgrounds.<\/li><li>Exercise professional judgement to solve business problems in diverse contexts using social, ethical, economic, regulatory and global perspectives.<\/li><li>Review performance feedback and take actions for personal and professional development.<\/li><\/ul>", "careerOpportunities": "<p>Accountants and accountancy expertise are vital for organisations in every industry \u2013 so after graduation, you could find roles in private enterprise, government departments, the not-for-profit sector and beyond.<\/p><p>Possible roles include:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Business analyst<\/strong><ul><li>Assist with start-up structuring, valuation and financing. 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