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Universities Australia La Trobe University Courses Master of Professional Accounting

Master of Professional Accounting
at La Trobe University

Melbourne, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 40,200
Country Rank-
Duration24 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 79

Program Overview

Looking for your path to a career as a qualified professional accountant?

Become an expert with in-demand skills when you study La Trobe's Master of Professional Accounting.

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.

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 – ranging from industry-specific measurement issues to the impact of global harmonisation on financial reporting practices.

Course Content

Core subjects

Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.

Subject name	Subject code	Year	Credit points
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE	LTU0AIM	1	0
ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS	ACC5001	1	15
ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES	ACC4001	1	15
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING	ACC5002	1	15
FOUNDATIONS OF COMPANY AND COMMERCIAL LAW	LST4001	1	15
PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS ANALYTICS	BUS5PB	1	15
PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS	BUA4003	1	15
PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE	BUA4005	1	15
STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND FINANCE	BUA4004	1	15
AUDITING AND ASSURANCE	ACC5AAS	2	15
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING	ACC5MCR	2	15
TAXATION	ACC5TAX	2	15

Entry Requirement
Prerequisites

Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).

English language requirement

6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
Fees & Scholarships
The cost of studying at La Trobe University varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay AUD$40200 annually, to study in La Trobe University.
Career Prospect
Accountants and accountancy expertise are vital for organisations in every industry – so after graduation, you could find roles in private enterprise, government departments, the not-for-profit sector and beyond.

Possible roles include:
- Business analyst
- Financial accountant
- Management accountant
- Auditor
- Taxation accountant

Cost Of Studying At La Trobe University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

Loans Sanctioned

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Master of Professional Accounting at La Trobe University