COURSE CURRICULUM

The Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) at Murdoch University is a comprehensive 48-credit-point program designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of accounting, finance, and business management. The course equips graduates with the technical, analytical, and strategic skills required for professional practice across diverse industries. Students complete 42 credit points of required core units, covering foundational and advanced topics in accounting and business. These include principles of business governance, organisational behaviour and management, accounting processes, business finance, taxation principles, management and corporate accounting, auditing, accounting theory and governance, and business valuation. The program also incorporates quantitative research for business, preparing students to undertake data-driven decision-making and research in professional contexts.In addition to the core units, students undertake six credit points of specified electives, allowing them to tailor their studies to their career aspirations. Options include business intelligence and analytics, sustainability governance and reporting, industry projects and placements, leadership and management of enterprises, digital business, entrepreneurship and innovation, international business negotiations, human resource management, and contemporary business issues. This flexible elective structure enables students to gain practical experience, develop specialised knowledge, and strengthen professional competencies in areas aligned with their career goals.The program emphasises the application of accounting and business theory to real-world challenges, ensuring graduates are industry-ready. Graduates are prepared for careers in financial management, accounting, auditing, business advisory, taxation, management consulting, and leadership roles in public and private sector organisations. By combining rigorous academic training with practical, industry-focused learning, the Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) fosters ethical, skilled, and adaptable professionals capable of navigating complex business environments and contributing effectively to organisational success.