COURSE CURRICULUM

The Master of Professional Accounting curriculum at Murdoch University consists of 48 credit points designed to develop advanced accounting knowledge, business expertise, and professional skills required for modern accounting careers. The course includes 42 credit points of required units covering key areas such as business governance, research preparation, organisational behaviour, accounting processes, business finance, taxation, quantitative research, business valuation, management accounting, corporate accounting, accounting theory, auditing, economics, and business strategy. These units provide students with a strong foundation in financial reporting, analysis, compliance, decision-making, and strategic management. In addition to the core accounting subjects, students complete 6 credit points of specified electives, allowing them to customise their learning according to their career interests. Elective options include business intelligence and analytics, sustainability governance and reporting, industry projects, professional placements, leadership, strategic growth, risk management, digital business, entrepreneurship, human resource management, international business, organisational change, and contemporary business issues. This flexible structure enables students to develop broader business capabilities alongside accounting expertise, enhancing their employability across different industries. By combining theoretical knowledge with practical applications, research skills, and industry-focused learning opportunities, the program prepares graduates for professional roles in areas such as financial accounting, auditing, taxation, business advisory, management accounting, corporate finance, risk management, and strategic business decision-making.