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Master of Professional Accounting

La Trobe University - Bendigo Campus

Australia,Victoria

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18 Months

Duration

CAD 40,200/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Mar 2025

Apply Date

Australia, Victoria

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1964

Total Students: 36,000 +

Int. Students: 7,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Edwards Rd, Flora Hill VIC 3552, Australia

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Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Professional Accounting

Program Overview

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.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

2 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

18 Months

Backlogs Allowed

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
mar 2024		Closed
mar 2025		Open
jul 2024		Closed
jul 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 40,200 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in La Trobe University - Bendigo Campus

CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 50.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

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: Assist with start-up structuring, valuation and financing. Review existing business operations to help with strategy, business planning, and identifying and implementing performance improvements.
Financial accountant: Take responsibility for financial reporting, including end-of-year financial reports, reconciliations and statutory obligations. Help provide stakeholders with reliable information for decision-making.
Management accountant: Help your organisation evaluate past performance and plan for the future. Analyse financial and non-financial data to assist in decision-making and advise on the implications of business decisions.
Auditor: Use modern auditing and data analytics tools to give internal and external clients assurance about an organisation's operations.
Taxation accountant: Advise on taxation issues for individuals and organisations. Manage, prepare and submit reports, including tax returns and other statements, and advise clients on how to manage their income.

Scholarships

Scholarship criteria- La Trobe South Asia

Scholarship-UG for India

Eligibility High School Scoring	Scholarship Amount
65% to 74.99%	15% scholarship on the entire duration of the program.
75% to 79.99%	20% scholarship on the entire duration of the program
80% and Higher	25% scholarship on the entire duration of the program

Scholarship- Post-Graduate for India

Eligibility (LTU WAM) or equivalent	Scholarship Amount
60% to 69.99%	15% scholarship on the entire duration of the program.
70% to 74.99%	20% scholarship on the entire duration of the program
75% and Higher	25% scholarship on the entire duration of the program

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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