Program Overview

The Pathway to postgraduate business studies
The business stream in our Postgraduate Enabling Program (PEP) can help you gain entry into a range of business-related Master’s degrees at La Trobe University.

The PEP will enable you to develop the disciplinary knowledge and skills required to start a postgraduate course. Upon completion, you will be able to analyse information, evaluate appropriate solutions, and communicate effectively and professionally.

Gain direct entry into 1st year of:

Master of Professional Accounting
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.

La Trobe's Master of Professional Accounting is a direct pathway to becoming a qualified professional accountant. If you have limited exposure to accounting or are forging a new path, this degree will develop your theoretical and technical knowledge and skills to build your dream career.

You'll learn:

• Accounting principles, information systems and analytics - Understand how to record business transactions, prepare financial statements and evaluate business performance. Use the accounting and data analytics tools to analyse data and assist decision making.
• Management accounting - Understand how to provide organisational decision-makers with relevant accounting information to assist with strategic planning, controlling and performance management.
• Financial accounting and reporting - Apply international and Australian accounting standards involving measurement and professional judgement in a variety of practical scenarios.
• Auditing and assurance - Explore the nature and purpose of auditing and assurance. Understand the responsibilities of auditors in the context of reporting quality information.
• Taxation - Learn the fundamentals of the taxation system and its implications for individuals and businesses.