Master of Accounting
Focus your career in accounting
Modern economies depend on good accounting. We need experts who understand and can explain financial and social business environments to others.
Our Master of Accounting offers an intensive two-year path to careers in accounting, financial management, auditing and business advising.
What will you do?
- Learn the fundamentals of financial and management accounting.
- Study advanced accounting concepts and techniques.
- Take courses in taxation and auditing.
- Explore relevant business areas such as economics, finance, information systems and business law.
- Work on a large-scale applied research project.
Where could it take you?
Accounting graduates are in demand and enjoy both stability and variety. Due to changes in reporting practices, career opportunities are increasing across public and private sectors.
You might work with a charity, in education or for the government. Perhaps you’ll become chief financial officer at a company or manage budgets in the sporting world. You could even unmask financial deceptions as a forensic accountant.
Our Master of Accounting satisfies the requirements for associate membership of CPA Australia, and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
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Entry Requirements
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Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 3CM193 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February and July |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | Bachelor degree or equivalent. |
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Student Profile
Applicant background Semester one/Full year intake 2023 Number of students Percentage of all students International students 18 90.0% All students 20 100.0%
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Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees |
Australian Full-fee place: $39,000
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FEE-HELP
This is an Australian full-fee program. As a domestic student you may be eligible to:
- receive a zero interest government assistance package to cover your course fees and
- use over $100,000 in HELP assistance over your lifetime
Scholarships
Scholarships are not only for high achievers—they are also available to provide students with an equal opportunity to study at university, no matter where they live or what their financial situation might be.
Scholarships are available to both new and continuing students. We encourage students to apply for any scholarships for which they may be eligible.
To browse scholarships offered by the University, visit: University Scholarships
To explore scholarships offered by organisations external to the University, visit: External Scholarships
Careers
Career Readiness
On completion of this degree, graduates will have the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in:
- accounting (including specialised fields such as taxation, auditing management accounting and accounting systems)
- financial management
- auditing and business advisory services in public practice
- industry or government.
The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Graduate Attributes
The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.- Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
- Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Professionalism and leadership readiness
- Intercultural and ethical competency
- Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
- Digital capabilities
- Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Professional Accreditation
The Master of Accounting satisfies the academic requirements for associate membership of CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
Potential careers
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
Accountant; Auditor; Banker; Business Analyst; Business Consultant; Business Management; Commercialisation Manager; Finance Manager; Financial Services Officer; Taxation Officer ...
Degree Structure
Example Study Plan
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Semester II
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Semester II
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Assessment
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Last updated: Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023
