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Professional Accounting (MPA)

University of Tasmania
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition AUD 29,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 10,080 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 18 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Hobart, Australia
Language English

Program Overview

The Professional Accounting (MPA) at University of Tasmania is a Master programme in Business & Management over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Professional Accounting (MPA) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 18 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: AUD 29,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 10,080 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Hobart, Australia

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Professional Accounting (MPA) programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Introduction to Financial Management
  2. Business LawDetails
  3. The Accounting Framework
  4. Financial and Corporate Accounting
  5. Management and Cost Accounting
  6. Organisational Risk, Technology and AIS
  7. Data and Business Decision Making
  8. Economics for Managers
  9. Audit and Assurance
  10. Australian Tax Law
  11. Accounting Theory
  12. Corporate Law and Regulation

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

An undergraduate degree is not required for entry into some postgraduate programs, providing you have the requisite number of years’ relevant employment experience. Course descriptions within this site will state the minimum years of experience required in each case.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 29,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 10,080 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: AUD 29,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 10,080 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Tasmania directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of Tasmania

University of Tasmania logo

University of Tasmania

Hobart, Australia

public university located in Tasmania, Australia

University Profile
  • Start Date Feb, 2027
  • Language English
  • Duration 18 months