Benefit from the best an MPA has to offer in foundational Accounting knowledge, alongside the option to enrol in the CPA Program through our combined specialisation with CPA Australia.
The Master of Professional Accounting (Extension) follows the core structure of the Master of Professional Accounting as well as the option to take additional electives or CPA Program subjects. This provides you with the opportunity to complete additional electives to align with your interest or undertake the CPA Program, meaning you can graduate having completed the educational component of the CPA Program as well as with a Master of Professional Accounting.
You'll gain a strong foundation in business with a clear accounting focus. In this postgraduate degree, you'll learn accounting principles, their applications and other relevant knowledge in economics, finance, information systems and law
Within our new combined specialisation with CPA Australia you’ll receive additional support to undertake the CPA Program, meaning you graduate with all the educational requirements of a CPA that employers are looking for. With our close ties to industry, our fingers are on the pulse of graduate knowledge and skill requirements when it comes to getting a job.
Extra Notes
Entry Requirements
Entry requires a 4 year (Honours) degree in Mining Engineering or a cognate discipline from a recognised institution, or satisfying the requirements of the UNSW Graduate Diploma in Mining Engineering (MINE5040FS and from 2015: MINE5335) with a minimum 70% average and no course fails.The UNSW School of Mining Engineering defines a cognate discipline as Engineering Geology, Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering. Performance that is equivalent to Honours (I or II Division 1) is required over the final two (2) years of the degree. Professional experience in the mining industry will be highly regarded. NA
Remarks
Recognised bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) with a credit average as determined by the UNSW Postgraduate Coursework Entry Score Calculator.International Students studying the Master of Professional Accounting (Extension) with CPA Australia should note they are responsible for remaining compliant with visa requirements. This means you must follow the Study Sequence for International Students. Note: This degree is designed for graduates with no or limited accounting studies. If you have studied a Bachelor of Accounting or completed an Accounting major, you are not advised to apply and enrol into this degree.
* NOTE : The Tuition Fee is subject to change Semester wise, as such for exact Tuition Fee kindly see the Website of the respective University.
* NOTE : Pathways : Students who want to pursue a Graduate Degree through a particular University but are unable to meet the university requirements for the GPA, GRE/GMAT or English Language scores, have to take up an additional academic and language support i.e. pathways in order to ensure the admit and study at the desired University.