Master of Accounting
The Melbourne campus offers a pathway into degrees for international pathway students only. For the equivalent version for both domestic and international students at the Adelaide, North Terrace campus visit 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.
This degree is available to international students only.
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.
Students will commence their pathway studies as a University of Adelaide College student undertaking a Pre-Master's Program (PMP). On successful completion of the PMP, students will receive credit for subjects and will move into the second trimester of the University of Adelaide Master of Accounting.
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.
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Entry Requirements
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Domestic applicants
Not offered to domestic students.
Fees and Scholarships
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Domestic applicants
Unavailable - see previous year for indicative only fee.
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
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; Business Analyst; Taxation Officer; Investment Consultant; Banker; Business Consultant; Business Management; Commercialisation Manager; Finance Manager ...
Degree Structure
This degree is delivered in partnership with Kaplan. The degree is designed, and quality assured by the University of Adelaide to ensure students receive a world-class educational experience.
| Core Courses | Listed in order from foundation to advanced ACCTING 7019 Accounting Concepts and Methods ECON 7200 Economic Principles CORPFIN 7005 Principles of Finance CORPFIN 7033 Quantitative Methods ACCTING 7026 Accounting Systems and Processes ACCTING 7020 Intermediate Financial Reporting COMMLAW 7012 Business and Corporation Law ACCTING 7014 Management Accounting COMMLAW 7013 Income Taxation ACCTFIN 7017 Financial Statement Analysis ACCTING 7023 Advanced Financial Accounting ACCTING 7009 Auditing and Assurance Services ACCTFIN 7005 Research Project in Financial Statement Analysis |
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| Electives | 2x elective courses |
Assessment
May include, but not limited to: research projects, examinations, group assignments, individual assignments, consulting projects, presentations, quizzes, tests, tutorial Work as prescribed within each course.
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Last updated: Monday, 30 Sep 2024
