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Professional Accounting

Become an accredited accountant

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
Professional Accounting

Graduate Diploma of
Professional Accounting

Master of
Professional Accounting

Duration: Minimum 0.5 Years,
up to a maximum of 2 Years

Location:Hobart, online

Total 4 units (50 credit points)

  • 4 x core transition units

Duration: Minimum 1 Year,
up to a maximum of 3 Years

Location:Hobart, online

Total 8 units (100 credit points)

  • 8 x core units

Duration: Minimum 2 Years,
up to a maximum of 5 Years

Location:Hobart, online

Total 16 units (200 credit points)

  • 7 x core units
  • 1 x core choice  unit
  • 4 x core transition units
  • *Specialisations - select 4 units

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.”