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Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
John St, Hawthorn, VIC 3122
Student Information
Provider's Published Fee
Duration
Study Mode
Eligibility
Domestic students:
International students:
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
CPA Australia / Chartered Accountants ANZ (CA ANZ)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
CPA / CA ANZ / IPA
Course Content
Forensic Accounting and Investigation
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
Company Auditing
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
Managerial Accounting
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
Taxation Principles and Planning
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
Financial Accounting and Theory
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
Accounting, Organisations and Society
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
Corporations and Contract Law
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
Accounting Capstone Mastery
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
Business Internship Project
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
Accounting Systems and Reporting
Foundation unit, 12.5 credit points
Economics
Foundation unit, 12.5 credit points
Business Statistical Modelling
Foundation unit, 12.5 credit points
Corporate Financial Management
Foundation unit, 12.5 credit points
CAANZ Cross-Institutional Unit 1
CAANZ unit
CAANZ Cross-Institutional Unit 2
CAANZ unit
CAANZ Cross-Institutional Unit 3
CAANZ unit
CAANZ Cross-Institutional Unit 4
CAANZ unit
Frontiers in FinTech
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points
Applied Financial Services Project
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points
Innovative Finance 2.0: Blockchain, Quantum, and Cyber Security
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points
Financial Markets and Sustainability
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points
AI for Finance and Accounting
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points
Data Science for Business
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points
Common Questions
The Master of Professional Accounting offers three specialisations: Business Analytics (focusing on machine learning in business and data visualisation techniques), Finance (delivering a practical and theoretical approach to finance with strong industry links), and Financial Technologies (an Australian-first FinTech specialisation blending theory with practical applications, covering blockchain, quantum computing, AI and cyber security in a financial context).
Swinburne offers Victoria's only CA integrated Master of Professional Accounting in partnership with Chartered Accountants ANZ. This unique program allows you to work towards your CA qualification while completing your degree, receive 4 subject exemptions and complete 6 CA subjects during your degree, saving time and money on the path to becoming a Chartered Accountant. For more information, you can email caanzpathway@swinburne.edu.au.
The 2026 indicative yearly tuition fee for international students is AUD $36,540, with a total course fee of AUD $73,080. For domestic students, the total fee shown is AUD $48,420. Fees are estimates only and are subject to change. A Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) of $373 (2025 capped amount) is also included within the annual tuition fee.
The Master of Professional Accounting is accredited by or affiliated with several professional bodies, including AACSB, Chartered Accountants ANZ (CA ANZ), CPA Australia (Certified Practising Accountants Australia), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
The KordaMentha Financial Crime Lab is an exclusive collaboration between Swinburne and industry partner KordaMentha. It gives students unparalleled access to real-world financial crime investigations. Through interactive workshops and short courses, students develop practical skills that enhance their academic learning and can lead to industry-recognised certifications. This hands-on experience is available to students while they are still studying.
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