Master of Professional Accounting
Accelerate your accounting career with an intensive one-year Master of Professional Accounting at Swinburne.
Best for:Best for graduates and professionals seeking a fast-tracked path to professional accounting certification and senior leadership roles.
Overview
The Master of Professional Accounting at Swinburne University of Technology is an intensive postgraduate program designed to fast-track careers in accounting and finance. Delivered by the Faculty of Business and Law in Hawthorn, the program offers a unique partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand for simultaneous CA qualification pathways. Students gain practical insights into modern business challenges through an Australian-first Financial Technology specialisation and collaborative research opportunities in the KordaMentha Financial Crime Lab. Enrolled students develop a flexible toolkit integrating artificial intelligence, financial crime, and cybersecurity concepts to prepare for senior leadership roles in the industry.
What you'll do
- Complete intensive coursework covering advanced accounting and financial principles
- Engage with specialized topics including financial technology, cyber security, and artificial intelligence
- Investigate complex financial crime cases alongside industry partners in dedicated laboratory settings
- Build professional networks through collaborative projects and exclusive industry partnerships
Requirements
Degree required: Recognised bachelor degree in any discipline, or a Graduate Certificate of Professional Accounting, or completion of the Postgraduate Qualifying Program for international applicants
Degree offered: Master Degree (By Coursework)
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Foundational academic competencies demonstrated through a recognized prior bachelor degree or equivalent qualifying program
- Analytical aptitude for evaluating financial data and business concepts
- Commitment to completing intensive coursework within a one-year timeframe
- Applicants must hold a recognised bachelor degree in any discipline, a Graduate Certificate of Professional Accounting, or have completed the Postgraduate Qualifying Program for international applicants
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How to apply
Submit your application directly through the Swinburne University of Technology course portal. Ensure all required academic transcripts and qualification proofs are provided in accordance with entry criteria.
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of prior degree or qualifying program completion
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