Master of Professional Accounting
Specialising in Finance
Choose your specialisation
Financial Technologies
This cutting edge FinTech specialisation blends theory with practical applications, giving you the expertise to accelerate your career.
Overview
The Master of Professional Accounting equips you with industry skills and knowledge, preparing you for senior roles where your valuable insights and analysis will be required. You’ll learn to apply advanced conceptual and practical accounting knowledge, while you forge strong industry connections.
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Your specialisation
Finance
Learn the practical and theoretical skills for success in the fast-paced world of finance.Our program has strong links with industry partners and professional bodies such as CFA institutions. Develop businesses modelling and analysis skills, along with an awareness of the technology that disrupts financial services. Gain the knowledge to boost your employability within the industry.
Upgrade your skills
- Accounting systems and reporting
- Digital technologies- AI, Blockchain, Big data
- Business modelling and analysis
- Financial accounting
- System design and analysis
Stretch your career further
Students can enhance their career opportunities by gaining additional leadership and management skills – an important asset in today’s complex and changing business environment. The below examples demonstrate the types of roles graduates can attain.
- Tax Advisor/agent
- Share broker
- Financial analyst
- Auditor
- Management accountant
- Financial accountant
Key codes
International student visa
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Professional accreditations
Why Swinburne?
Top 5% of the world’s higher education business schools
91.1% of graduates found employment within 4 months of finishing.
The median income for PG graduates one year out is $79.5K
Business graduate employers include Telstra, NAB, ANZ and IBM
Qualifications
Applicants are required to have completed one of the following:
- a recognised bachelor degree in any discipline or
- a Graduate Certificate of Professional Accounting * (For students without a recognised bachelor degree) or
- completion of the Postgraduate Qualifying Program (International applicants only)
Applicants are required to have completed one of the following:
- a recognised bachelor degree in any discipline or
- a Graduate Certificate of Professional Accounting * (For students without a recognised bachelor degree) or
- completion of the Postgraduate Qualifying Program (International applicants only)
Admission requirements
Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. Check admission requirements for general information about the admission process.
English language requirements
Satisfactory completion of one of the following:
- IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
- Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65% or above
- or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.
Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?
A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.
Credit transfer
Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Recognition of prior learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Finding your fit
At Swinburne, we recognise that not one size fits all. If this course doesn’t meet all your study criteria, check out these alternatives.
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Graduate Certificate of Professional Accounting
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Graduate Certificate of Supply Chain Innovation
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Graduate Certificate of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
How credit points work
To qualify for the award of Master of Professional Accounting (Extended), students must complete sixteen (16) units (200 credit points).
Your units
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
| Core units | |
|
Accounting Systems and Reporting
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
ACC60008 |
|
Company Auditing
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
ACC80003 |
|
Managerial Accounting
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
ACC80008 |
|
Financial Accounting and Theory
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
ACC80019 |
|
Accounting, Organisations and Society
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
ACC80020 |
|
Economics
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
ECO80001 |
|
Business Statistical Modelling
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
FIN60003 |
|
Corporate Financial Management
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
FIN80005 |
|
Corporations and Contract Law
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
LAW60003 |
|
Taxation Principles and Planning
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
ACC80012 |
|
Accounting Capstone Mastery
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
ACC80022 |
|
Business Internship Project
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
BUS80027 |
|
Forensic Accounting and Investigation
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
ACC80021 |
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
| Pre-experience options | |
|
Accounting Systems and Reporting
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
ACC60008 |
|
Business Innovation in Europe Study Tour
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
BUS70013 |
|
Business Innovation in America Study Tour
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
BUS70014 |
|
Business Innovation in Asia Study Tour
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
BUS70015 |
|
Indigenous Study Tour: Supporting Economic Development
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
BUS70016 |
|
Economics
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
ECO80001 |
|
Opportunity Discovery, Creativity and Design
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
ENT60009 |
|
Venture Planning
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
ENT70019 |
|
Business Statistical Modelling
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
FIN60003 |
|
Employee Relations
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
HRM60013 |
|
Behaviour in Organisations
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
HRM60016 |
|
Strategic HRM in the Business Context
Elective unit |
HRM70006 |
|
Strategic Project Management
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
INF70005 |
|
Business Information Systems Internship Project
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
INF80005 |
|
Customer Experience Management
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
MKT70021 |
|
Project Management for Innovative Outcomes
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
PRM60002 |
|
The Risk Management Spectrum
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
PRM60003 |
|
Growth Management
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
ENT70012 |
|
Entrepreneurial Mindset, New Ventures and Innovation
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
ENT70018 |
|
Entrepreneurial Finance
Elective unit |
FIN60004 |
|
Frontiers in FinTech
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
FIN60006 |
|
Modern Finance Issues
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
FIN80001 |
|
Data Analytics and Valuation Project
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
FIN80002 |
|
Capital Markets
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
FIN80004 |
|
Corporate Financial Management
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
FIN80005 |
|
Derivatives and Risk Management
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
FIN80018 |
|
Portfolio Management
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
FIN80019 |
|
Alternative Investments
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
FIN80026 |
|
Ethics and Behavioural Finance Research
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
FIN80027 |
|
Fixed Income Securities
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
FIN80028 |
| Post experience options | |
|
Accounting Information and Managerial Decision Making
Elective unit |
ACC60002 |
|
Corporate Governance
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
LAW80008 |
|
Leading
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
MGT60041 |
|
Marketing Management
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
MKT60010 |
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Corporate Responsibility and Accountability
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
SIP60001 |
|
Leadership for Social Impact
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
SIP60002 |
|
Social Impact: Entrepreneurs and Social Innovation
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
SIP60003 |
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Social Investment and Philanthropy
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
SIP60004 |
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Evaluation and Impact Measurement
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
SIP70014 |
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Venture in Action
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
ENT80031 |
|
Innovation Discovery and Technology Transfer
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
ENT80032 |
|
Innovation Discovery and Technology Transfer
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
ENT80032 |
|
Applied Financial Services Project
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
FIN80021 |
|
Leading Change
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
HRM80018 |
|
Human Resource Consultancy Project
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
HRM80019 |
|
Innovative Supply Chain Technologies
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
SCM80002 |
Finance specialisation unit
Students to complete FIN80005 as core and pick any three from the remaining list of units.
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
|
Business Statistical Modelling
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points |
FIN60003 |
|
Elements of Financial Planning and Regulation
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points |
FIN60010 |
|
Modern Finance Issues
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points |
FIN80001 |
|
Data Analytics and Valuation Project
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points |
FIN80002 |
|
Capital Markets
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points |
FIN80004 |
|
Corporate Financial Management
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points |
FIN80005 |
|
Derivatives and Risk Management
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points |
FIN80018 |
2025 fees
Yearly fee* ($AUD)
$35,120
Total fee* ($AUD)
$70,240
2025 fees
Yearly fee* ($AUD)
$46,560.00
Fees are estimates only
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2025 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.
Fees are estimates only
The indicative course fees shown apply to international students for the relevant year, based on a standard study load per year. Fees are assessed according to actual study load each semester, with variations to study load resulting in tuition fee adjustments. These fees generally include the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) and are subject to annual review. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.
How do I pay my fees?
FEE-HELP is a loan given to eligible full-fee paying higher education students to help pay part or all of their tuition fees. The Commonwealth Government pays the amount of the loan directly to Swinburne.
International students need to pay tuition fees up-front by the relevant due date. You can find the due dates on your Statement of Account.
To pay your fees:
- log in to My Finances
- check your Australian bank account details are correct
- check your Statement of Account to see how much you owe
- pay using your preferred payment method.
Eligibility for FEE-HELP
You’re eligible for a FEE-HELP loan if you are studying an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, or UniLink or OUA course at Swinburne, and you:
- are an Australian citizen doing at least one unit of your course in Australia; or
- hold a permanent humanitarian visa and will be living in Australia for the duration of your course; or
- hold a New Zealand Special Category visa and meet the special eligibility requirements for New Zealand citizens
- are undertaking bridging study for overseas trained professionals and will be living in Australia for the duration of this study
- have not exceeded the new combined Help Loan limit.
The HELP limit is the maximum amount you can borrow from the government in your lifetime towards your education costs. It is fixed and cannot be topped up.
Student services and amenities fee
This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.
The fee shown in the capped amount for 2025.
This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.
This amenities fee is included within your annual tuition fee listed above. The fee shown is the capped amount for 2025.
Please refer to the Student Services Amenities Fee page for more information.
SSAF fee* ($AUD)
$365
SSAF fee* ($AUD)
$365
Scholarships
Scholarship applications for 2025 are open. Scholarships at Swinburne are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. We want you to reach your potential and achieve your life and career goals.
Our handy guide will assist you to gather documents for your application.
When you apply for a Swinburne course, we automatically consider you for an international scholarship of up to 20 per cent off your course fees – no separate application required! Just apply for your Swinburne course of choice and when we review your course application, we will also assess you for an international scholarship.
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