The Master of Professional Accounting and Business Performance is designed to help you build a solid foundation for a long and successful career. You will learn the technical knowledge, practical skills and ways of thinking that are genuinely useful in today’s fast changing business environment.
Whether you are a recent graduate or looking to change direction, this degree gives you the confidence and capability to step into the accounting profession. You will develop skills in accounting practice, data analytics, technology and sustainability, all supported by our strong relationships with industry partners. Find out why you should consider this program.
A program shaped with industry input
The University of Sydney has a long history of delivering strong accounting education and research. We work closely with leading businesses and professional organisations to make sure what you learn reflects the real expectations and needs of the profession.
Build a career that can grow with you
Throughout the program, you will learn how to use new technologies, apply professional judgement and understand the practical approaches that help organisations improve their performance and act responsibly. These are the skills that help you adapt and stay relevant as the profession evolves.
Graduate with the skills employers value most
Employers today are looking for more than technical ability. They want graduates who can communicate well, work with data, think strategically and lead others.
Our core units help you build:
- Strong technical knowledge in accounting and business performance
- Practical data analytics and technology skills
- Communication, teamwork and leadership abilities
- Strategic thinking for decision making in modern organisations
You will also take our foundation unit, Succeeding in the Accounting Profession, which focuses on developing the professional and interpersonal skills that employers consistently look for.
Become professionally accredited
Our Master of Professional Accounting and Business Performance is the University of Sydney's only pathway to full accounting accreditation, meeting the requirements of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA) of Australia and the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA).
The Master of Professional Accounting and Business Performance is truly unique, offering a comprehensive blend of multidisciplinary knowledge and advanced accounting skills. It has provided me with a solid foundation for my career and positioned me to excel in a dynamic and competitive job market.
Srimayi Kruthiventi
Master of Professional Accounting and Business Performance
Draw insights from data
In today's data-rich business environment, the ability to accurately and effectively analyse data is crucial. Our unique core units Analytics for Accounting and Applied Business Performance Management will provide the business insight and data skills for you to analyse and contribute to enhancing business performance. You will also have the opportunity to further develop these skills with the elective unit, Visual Data Analytics.
Become an ethical and responsible leader
As a signatory of the United Nations' Principles for Responsible Management Education, the University of Sydney Business School is committed to producing graduates who will shape a better future for business and humanity.
Through the Master of Professional Accounting and Business Performance capstone unit, Corporate Governance and Accountability, you will work on an internationally focussed case study to explore the central relationships and practices upon which effective governance and accountability depend. This capstone unit also allows you to investigate wider issues of corporate social responsibility in relation to the globalisation of product and capital markets, as well as issues relating to climate change.
Build a degree that works for you
In addition to completing foundational units and advanced units to truly cover the breadth and depth of professional accounting, you will also be able to choose two electives from a range of disciplines as part of your Master of Professional Accounting and Business Performance program.
With classes ranging from International Financial Crime to Global Business and Work-Integrated Learning units such as the Business Practicum or Experience in Industry, the Master of Professional Accounting and Business Performance offers you a wide range of topics to suit your interests and goals.
Alternatively, if a 2 year master's program isn't quite right for you, perhaps the 1 year Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting and Business Performance is your next step?
Boost your employability
Gain access to specialised career services through the Business School's Careers and Employability Office, which is committed to helping you achieve your career aspirations. They can help you plan your career, develop your career decision-making skills, tailor your resume and job applications, engage in experiential recruitment activities such as mock interviews and assessment centres, and connect you with top graduate recruiters and corporate partners.
We also offer the award-winning free Job Smart program, which enables international students to develop the skills and professional experience to gain employment when they graduate.