Course overview
Master of Professional Accounting is a postgraduate (master's) course in finance & accounting at kaplan-business-school in Sydney (plus five other cities), Australia. It takes 1 year 8 months (5 trimesters, 12 subjects), with intakes in March, May, July, September or November; Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney.
kaplan-business-school is a private institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.
Key highlights
| University | kaplan-business-school (Private) |
|---|---|
| Location | Sydney (plus five other cities), Australia |
| Course | Master of Professional Accounting |
| Level | Master's (postgraduate) |
| Subject area | Finance & Accounting |
| Duration | 1 year 8 months (5 trimesters, 12 subjects) |
| Tuition per year | A$24,480 (≈ ₹15.9 lakh) |
| Intakes | March, May, July, September or November; Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney |
| English requirement | IELTS 6.0 (6.0 in speaking and writing, 5.5 in listening and reading); PTE 50; TOEFL iBT 72; Duolingo 110 |
Interested in Master of Professional Accounting?A counsellor checks your eligibility and helps you apply, free of charge.
Fees and costs
Tuition for international students is A$24,480 a year, about ₹15.9 lakh.
2026 course fee of A$40,800 ÷ 1.67 years; KBS had not published 2027 fees and says fees may rise each year
Living costs for Australia as a whole: A$29,710–40,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Plan my monthly living costsEligibility
General entry requirements at kaplan-business-school for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.
- Master's degrees need an Australian bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification.
- Without a bachelor's, an advanced diploma or associate degree plus two years of relevant work experience can be accepted.
- KBS's pages do not say how it treats Indian three-year degrees; ask KBS to confirm before applying.
- Graduate certificates and diplomas can be a shorter step into the master's.
English requirements
For this course: IELTS 6.0 (6.0 in speaking and writing, 5.5 in listening and reading); PTE 50; TOEFL iBT 72; Duolingo 110.
| Test | What the university asks for |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | Bachelor's and postgraduate: 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in speaking and writing and 5.5 in listening and reading. Diploma: 5.5 (writing 5.0). |
| PTE Academic | 50 for bachelor's and postgraduate courses; 46 for the diploma. |
| TOEFL iBT | 72 for bachelor's and postgraduate courses; 58 for the diploma. |
| Duolingo English Test | 110 for bachelor's and postgraduate courses; 100 for the diploma. |
| Other tests | Cambridge C1 Advanced (169), OET, LanguageCert and Kaplan Test of English are also accepted. Study in India does not count towards the study-in-English exemption. |
Intakes
This course starts in: March, May, July, September or November; Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney.
Upcoming intakes and deadlines in AustraliaHow to apply
- Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
- Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
- Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
- Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
- Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
- Apply for your student visa for Australia, then arrange accommodation.
Documents you'll need
- Valid passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (bachelor's)
- Degree transcripts and certificate (master's)
- English test result (no more than two years old)
- Work experience letters, if applicable
- Financial documents for the student visa
Scholarships
KBS High Achievers Scholarship
Bachelor's and postgraduate
Value: Reduced tuition fees (amount set in KBS's scholarship document)
Outstanding academic record; for 2026, for example, a 75% average from a university outside Australia ranked in the global top 800, or 65% from a top-100 university. Apply with your course application, before accepting your offer.
Official pageKBS International Student Scholarship (regional)
Bachelor's and postgraduate
Value: Reduced tuition fees (see the South Asia scholarship document)
International students applying from outside Australia; regional conditions apply, so confirm that India is covered. Apply with your course application.
Official pageKaplan Alumni Scholarship
Bachelor's and postgraduate
Value: Reduced tuition fees
Students who completed a course of at least four months with any Kaplan provider worldwide.
Official page
About kaplan-business-school
Kaplan Business School (KBS) is a private higher education institute with campuses in six Australian cities: Adelaide, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. It is part of the Kaplan brand and is registered with TEQSA as an Institute of Higher Education, not a university.
KBS focuses on business. Its main degrees are the MBA, the Master of Professional Accounting, the Master of Business Analytics, the Master of Information Technology and the Bachelor of Business. Its accounting master's is accredited by CPA Australia, CA ANZ and ACCA.
Similar courses
Finance & Accounting courses at other universities in Australia
- Master of Professional AccountingAdelaide University1.5 years full time · A$54,300 / year
- Master of Professional Accountingaustralian-catholic-university2 years · A$39,240 / year
- Master of Financeaustralian-national-university2 years · A$57,640 / year
- Master of Professional Accountingaustralian-national-university1.5 years · A$57,640 / year
- Master of Accountingbond-university1 year 4 months (4 semesters) · A$59,310 / year
- Master of Financebond-university1 year 4 months (4 semesters) · A$59,670 / year
More courses at kaplan-business-school
- Master of Business Analytics1 year 8 months (5 trimesters, 12 subjects) · A$24,480 / year
- Master of Information Technology1 year 8 months (5 trimesters, 12 subjects) · A$26,208 / year
- MBA – Master of Business Administration2 years (6 trimesters, 12 subjects) · A$29,460 / year
- Master of Accounting2 years (6 trimesters, 16 subjects) · A$27,200 / year
- Graduate Diploma of Business Analytics1 year (3 trimesters, 8 subjects) · A$27,200 / year
- Bachelor of Information Technology3 years (9 trimesters, 24 subjects) · A$24,960 / year
FAQs
What is the fee for Master of Professional Accounting at kaplan-business-school?
The tuition for international students is A$24,480 a year (about ₹15.9 lakh). 2026 course fee of A$40,800 ÷ 1.67 years; KBS had not published 2027 fees and says fees may rise each year. Fees usually rise each year, so check the course page before you apply.
How long is Master of Professional Accounting?
The course takes 1 year 8 months (5 trimesters, 12 subjects).
What English score do I need?
IELTS 6.0 (6.0 in speaking and writing, 5.5 in listening and reading); PTE 50; TOEFL iBT 72; Duolingo 110. Some universities also accept Class 12 English marks or other tests; confirm on the course page.
When can I start?
Intakes: March, May, July, September or November; Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney. Apply early: popular courses can fill up before the deadline.
Can Admission Mantra help me apply?
Yes. A counsellor checks your eligibility, helps you prepare your documents and statement of purpose, and guides you through the application and visa. The first conversation is free.
We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.