Strategic Management Accounting

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
ACCT 6000
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Course ID
202437
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Accounting and Fin
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
Discipline group A
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course examines the role of strategic management accounting in supporting organisational strategy, competitive advantage, and long-term value creation. Students will develop the ability to evaluate critically and apply strategic management accounting tools and techniques to inform decision-making in diverse organisational contexts.

Course learning outcomes

  • Critically evaluate the role of strategic management accounting in supporting organisational strategy, competitive positioning, and long-term value creation.
  • Analyse internal and external business environments using strategic management accounting concepts, frameworks, and performance measures to inform management decision-making.
  • Apply advanced strategic management accounting tools and techniques to assess organisational performance and support strategic planning, resource allocation, and control.
  • Communicate strategic management accounting analyses and recommendations effectively to diverse professional audiences.

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed ACCT5003 Management Accounting Concepts and Techniques

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

  • Case Study – 10%
  • Case Study, Case Study – 40%
  • Exam – 50%
Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Master of Professional Accounting
Master of Accounting