Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
- A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) or bachelor honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR
- A completed nested or related graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.
This degree requires a Grade Point Average (GPA) equivalent to an Adelaide University 4.5 on a 7-point scale for entry.
English language entry requirements
In addition, international students who speak English as an additional language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at Adelaide University. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
- IELTS Overall 6.5
- IELTS Reading 6
- IELTS Listening 6
- IELTS Speaking 6
- IELTS Writing 6
Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by Adelaide University and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements:
Equivalent English qualificationsDegree Structure: Master of Accounting and Finance
Program code: MAACF
Complete 96 units comprising:
- 84 units for all Core courses, and
- 12 units for Electives
Study plan
A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year 2
Semester 1
Choose one of the Four Program electives
Choose one of the Four Program electives
Semester 2
Enrolment information
Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.
Some programs include additional enrolment advice. If available for your program, it will be displayed here.
Useful links
Courses
Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.
What courses you'll study
Complete 96 units comprising:
- 84 units for all Core courses, and
- 12 units for Electives
Complete 84 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Accounting Concepts and Methods
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Course code
ACCT5001
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Units
6
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Course name
Management Accounting Concepts and Techniques
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Course code
ACCT5003
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Accounting Information Production and Analytics
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Course code
ACCT5005
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Advanced Financial Accounting
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Course code
ACCT6003
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Units
6
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Course name
Principles of Finance
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Course code
BAFI5000
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Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Intermediate Financial Reporting
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Course code
BAFI5001
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Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Fixed Income Securities
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Course code
BAFI5003
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Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Equity Valuation and Analysis
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Course code
BAFI5004
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Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Business Statistics
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Course code
BAFI5015
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Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Ethical Principles in Finance and Accounting
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Course code
BAFI5016
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Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Advanced Investment Management
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Course code
BAFI6010
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Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Derivatives
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Course code
BAFI6016
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Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Commercial and Business Law
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Course code
BUSI5097
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Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Economic Principles
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Course code
ECON5001
|
Units
6
|
|
Electives description
A flexible course choice within your degree.
Complete 12 units comprising:
- 12 units from Program electives
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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Course name
Auditing and Assurance Services
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Course code
ACCT6001
|
Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Advanced Corporate Finance
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Course code
BAFI6011
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Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Financial Statement Analysis
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Course code
BAFI6017
|
Units
6
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Course name
Taxation Law and Policy
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Course code
BUSI6055
|
Units
6
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