Start studying in February or July!
Interactive and supportive learning environment
Gain hands-on experience with our Tax Clinic Internships, including interactive simulations for online students.
Learn relevant skills
Get the job-ready skills employers are looking with our new Pathways to Accounting and Finance Career elective unit.
AACSB: Global Business Education Network
Accredited by AACSB International, the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.
Study options
Unlock your future in accounting with practical experience and industry connections
Accounting is more than number crunching. Studying accounting with us can take you far beyond the office desk and computer screen – both during your studies and after graduation. With our practical internships and work experience opportunities, you will have direct access to Tasmanian industry during your studies, providing real-world experience and building connections to help forge your future career.
If you don’t have a formal accounting qualification and want to break into the field, this is the perfect place to start. It’s also ideal for anyone who wants to upskill and meet professional accounting requirements.
The Master of Professional Accounting has three specialisations to choose from:
Course options
Graduate Certificate in | Graduate Diploma of | Master of |
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Total 4 units (50 credit points)
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Total 8 units (100 credit points)
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Total 16 units (200 credit points)
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Career opportunities
Postgraduate study leads to exceptional career outcomes. 100% of our postgraduate business and management students find full-time employment within 4 months of graduating and have an average salary of $125,000.*
11.7%
Finance Managers
Projections to 2026**
14.2%
Financial Broker
Projections to 2026**
21.3%
Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers
Projections to 2026**
*2023 Graduate Outcomes Survey.
**ABS Labour Force Survey, National Skills Commission projections to 2026.
Anisha Shrestha – Master of Professional Accounting
“I think a career in accounting provides a challenging, rewarding, and versatile opportunities in the business environment. I had the most amazing faculty members who were very cooperative and helpful. I would definitely recommend the University of Tasmania.”