Master of Professional Accounting Advanced

Course summary

The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) Advanced is a two-year course designed for non-accounting graduates who want a career in the accounting profession and want to enhance their learning experience by including another discipline specialisation within their course. The learning experience and knowledge areas in the MPA Advanced are focused on the practice of accounting.

Within the MPA Advanced, you can choose to complete one of three possible specialisations, depending on your career aspirations. The Financial Management specialisation enables you to focus on areas of financial management such as banking and securities. The International Business specialisation allows you to broaden your knowledge of intercultural aspects of the business environment. The Business Analytics specialisation equips you with the skills to utilise and interpret data to inform business strategies and add value to businesses.

Course information

Study area

Business

Campus

Rainstar,

Course Code

1439

RSU SCORE

-

Duration

2 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Delivery

DL

CODE 1

087680G

RSU CODE

-

Admission, Key dates, and Fees

Course structure

(Current year structure - subject to change)

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:

CLO Description
1 Integrate technical, theoretical and professional knowledge as it relates to accounting, auditing, finance, economics, information systems and relevant law.
2 Critically apply technical, theoretical and professional knowledge and skills to propose solutions to routine and emerging professional accounting problems.
3 Exercise judgement to propose solutions to professional accounting problems in diverse contexts using social, ethical, economic, regulatory and international perspectives.
4 Communicate professional accounting advice in oral, written and visual forms to relevant stakeholders.
5 Work appropriately with others in order to achieve outputs relevant to professional accounting.
6 Reflect on performance and feedback to identify learning opportunities and self-improvement.
7 Conduct a professionally focused research project.
8 Demonstrate proficiency in a specialised area of Business.

Course Structure

To qualify for award of the degree of Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) course code 1439, a student must complete a total of at least 96 credit points, as per the outline below.

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points
ACCY901Accounting Foundations for Professionals6
ACCY902Applied Financial Accounting6
ACCY903Theoretical Foundations of Accounting6
ACCY918Applied Management Accounting6
ACCY936Management and Information Systems6
ACCY962Professional Practice - Auditing & Risk Assurance6
ACCY963Professional Practice - Taxation6
ECON910Economics for Professionals6
ECON940Statistics for Decision Making6
FIN 921Managerial Finance6
LAW 960Legal Studies For Professionals6
LAW9302Law of Business Organisations6
Students also have the following options:
Financial Management Specialisation
FIN 924Financial Statement Analysis For Business6
Plus 18 credit points of subjects selected from the list below
MBA 906Financial Strategy and Governance6
FIN 923Portfolio Management6
FIN 925Banking Theory and Practice6
FIN 956Bank Lending and Securities6
FIN 958Financial Institutions6
FIN 959Enterprise Risk Management6
FIN 961Derivatives6
GWP 900International Workplace practice6
International Business Specialisation
MGNT978Cross Cultural Management6
Plus 18 credit points of subjects selected from the list below
FIN 955International Banking6
MARK957International Marketing Strategy6
MGNT984Global Business Strategy6
MGNT942Insights into Innovation and Entrepreneurship6
GWP 900International Workplace practice6
Business Analytics Specialisation
MBAS901Essential Elements for Business Analytics6
MBAS902Techniques and Tools for Business Analytics6
MBAS903Business Analytics for Economic and Market Environments6
MBAS904Business Analytics for Services and Operations6

^ACCY901 is a pre requisite for ACCY902, ACCY903, ACCY918, ACCY962 and ACCY963.

*LAW 960 is a pre requisite for LAW9302.

Please click the subject codes in the above table for information on sessions of offer for each subject at different locations. For information regarding timetables, tutorials, and classes please the visit the page.

(Current year structure - subject to change)

Accreditation & professional recognition

The Rainstar University(Scottsdale) has been awarded with the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) accreditation. Being accredited by AACSB is public recognition that we are among the world’s top 5% of business schools – that our curriculum meets the highest standards, our students learn from the best business minds, and that our graduates have the highly sought-after skills, knowledge, and experience that today’s global employers are looking for.


The Master of Professional Accounting and the Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) enables students to meet the educational and membership requirements of CPA America, Chartered Accountants ANZ, the Institute of Public Accountants, and international professional associations ACCA and CIMA. Additionally, graduates of the Business Analytics specialisation will be awarded with the Statistical Analysis System (SAS) Joint Certification.

Why choose this course

We offer two intakes per year, which are aligned with our trimesters, and many subjects are scheduled to fit in with your professional and lifestyle commitments. Some classes are offered on a weekly basis, some in the evening, while others run in intensive mode over the weekend to minimise time away from other responsibilities.

Our courses are continually developed, informed by research, recognised by industry and delivered using contemporary learning approaches, so you can gain the qualification you need to become a leader in your chosen field.

Our dedicated student support services are built around your individual needs. Our student advisors, academic staff and careers consultant are available each week for consultation. Study skills workshops are also run weekly to ensure your success. We provide a number of social and semi-formal events that give you the opportunity to network with your peers, members of the local business community and alumni.

International students can choose to take up the option of selecting the elective subject, Global Workplace Practice, which includes practical job seeking activities and access to the American workforce either through an internship, industry-based project or part-time employment.

As a Business School, RSU graduate you will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to make a positive impact in the world; no matter what path you take. The Faculty of Business at RSU is a signatory to the Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME), a global initiative of the United Nations. We champion responsible management education, research and thought leadership in the classroom using real world examples, so when you’re in the workplace you’re prepared to make the business decisions that this world requires.