Master of Professional Accounting

Programme Overview

The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) at NMIT is an applied, 180-credit conversion degree designed for graduates from any academic background who wish to pivot into the accounting profession. The curriculum combines technical coursework in financial reporting, management accounting, taxation, auditing, and accounting information systems with practical, scenario-based learning. Students gain real-world exposure through an embedded industry internship and a capstone research project.

Note: NMIT's MPA is fully accredited by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and Certified Practising Accountants Australia (CPA Australia), fulfilling the academic entry requirements for professional membership.

Programme Pathways & Core Formats

The 180-credit program is structured across three semesters and consists of 10 compulsory modules:

1. Level 8 Coursework & Internship (135 credits): Nine 15-credit modules covering technical accounting disciplines, taxation, corporate finance, commercial law, and an integrated professional internship.
2. Level 9 Applied Research Project (45 credits): An independent, supervised research dissertation or project focused on solving a real-world accounting or business problem.

What You'll Study

The curriculum delivers comprehensive, applied training across core business and technical accounting domains:

• Technical Accounting Core:
  • Financial Accounting & Reporting
  • Management Accounting & Performance Evaluation
  • Auditing & Assurance Services
  • Taxation Theory & Practice
• Business & Systems Foundations:
  • Commercial & Corporate Law
  • Accounting Information Systems & Business Analytics
  • Financial Management & Economics
• Applied Capstone & Workplace Experience:
  • Professional Accounting Internship: Hands-on workplace experience with an active business or organization.
  • Level 9 Applied Research Project: Execution of an in-depth research investigation in a specialist area of accounting.

Why Choose This Programme?

• Dual Professional Accreditation: Fulfills the academic requirements to join CA ANZ and CPA Australia upon graduation.
• No Prior Accounting Required: Welcomes graduates from humanities, science, business, or engineering backgrounds seeking a career change.
• Built-in Work Placement: Includes a supervised industry internship to gain local workplace experience before entering the job market.

Entry Requirements

• Academic Minimums: A completed bachelor's degree (or higher) in any discipline from a recognized institution with a grade average of B- or higher, OR an equivalent professional qualification.
• Pre-experience Nature: Does not require previous work experience or prior undergraduate accounting study.
• Selection Process: Applications are reviewed individually by the academic board based on prior academic performance and background equivalency.
• Language Requirement: Academic IELTS score of 6.5 overall (all sub-bands 6.0+) or equivalent.