Overview

There is an increasing integration and interdependence of the global economy. An understanding of the principles of International Business will complement studies in Professional Accounting. These principles include cross-cultural management and global business management. This will allow graduates to position themselves for senior management roles in global firms.

Career

The Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) from University of Newcastle is the gateway to membership with:

CPA Australia

CA Australia and New Zealand

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

These memberships are internationally recognised professional qualifications. A thorough understanding of accounting principles make for a versatile and employable graduate.

Knowledge, skills and confidence in accounting are important attributes of senior managers. Accounting skills are transferrable across all industries and are required for financial decision making. The insights you will gain as a graduate of the Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to seek employment in careers such as:

Forensic Accountant

Internal Auditor

Ratings Analyst

Chief Financial Officer

Financial Advisor.

Accreditation

The Newcastle Business School is accredited with the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

The Newcastle Business School is EQUIS accredited.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Management Accounting

Auditing and Assurance Services

Corporate Finance

Taxation Law

Economics

Business Decision Making

Business Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-03 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-09 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-11 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

160 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle, Australia
Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Economics Finance Accounting View 59 other Masters in Economics in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 065471J

Entry into the Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) will be available for applicants who have:

Bachelor Degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, in any field of study; or

At least 7 years' relevant organisational experience, including 2 years in a management position; or

Successful completion of 75% (30 units) of one of the following University of Newcastle programs:

Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance

Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management

Graduate Certificate in Marketing

Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting

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Tuition Fees

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40855 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

28850 AUD / year

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Living costs

Newcastle

Australia

1333 - 2400 AUD / month

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Funding

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