Master of Professional Accounting (Professional Practice)

CDU provides training specific to working effectively in an organisation, followed by a placement opportunity to work in an organisation of approximately 300 hours over a period of eight to ten weeks. The placement occurs in the last semester of study and provides you with an opportunity to apply the knowledge you have gained during your MPA studies. Students may also organise their own placement with a suitable organisation.

Yes, the Master of Professional Accounting (Professional Practice) is recognised by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ). Graduates may also be eligible for memberships in other overseas-based professional accounting bodies.

A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 160 credit points. This includes 12 compulsory core units totalling 120 credit points, plus 40 credit points from either the Professional Placement Specialisation (WIB601, WIB602, WIB603) or general electives selected from postgraduate units offered by the University.

Yes, students undertaking the Professional Placement Specialisation are required to have a GPA of at least 4.5 before enrolling in WIB602 (Professional Practice 1) and WIB603 (Professional Practice 2). Both WIB602 and WIB603 must be taken concurrently and both have WIB601 (Business Skill and Professional Communication) as a pre-requisite unit.

The annual tuition fee for full-time study in 2026 is AUD $38,192.00, which equates to $4,774.00 per 10 credit point unit (0.125 EFTSL). These fees are subject to increases annually, effective at the start of each calendar year. CDU also offers a number of scholarships to international students to assist with the cost of study.