Australian National University
Master of Applied Accounting
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 Months
- Course Type: Master's
Prepare yourself with essential accounting knowledge and skills, combined with critical analysis and business research capabilities, which are vital for decision-making in the industry.
Course overview
The program is designed for graduates with prior studies in business or economics disciplines and provides them with a strong knowledge base in the core accounting areas and a choice of capstone courses. Students with prior accounting studies can also choose to study advanced accounting courses, including specialist elective courses in public sector accounting, tax and auditing. Students seeking CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand accreditation are referred to the Master of Professional Accounting or Master of Accounting. This program can be combined with the Master of Financial Management in a double master's. Please refer to the information for the Master of Applied Accounting and Master of Financial Management double master's program.
Key facts
What you will study
The Master of Applied Accounting requires the completion of 48 units, which must consist of:
24 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
- Financial Statements and Reporting (six units)
- Management Accounting and Cost Analysis (six units)
- Corporate Accounting (six units)
- Commercial Law (six units)
Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission to the course, applicants must present either:
- A bachelor's degree or international equivalent in a cognate discipline with a minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0.
- A graduate certificate or international equivalent in a cognate discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.0/7.0.
- A graduate diploma or international equivalent in a cognate discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.0/7.0.
The admission requirements for the Master of Applied Accounting and Master of Financial Management double master's program are the same.
Ranking and English language proficiency: At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry. In line with the university's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants based on specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors. Applicants will first be ranked on a GPA ('GPA1') calculated using all but the last semester (or equivalent) of the bachelor's degree used for admission purposes. If required, ranking may further be confirmed based on one of the following:
- For admission purposes, a GPA ('GPA2') calculated on the penultimate and antepenultimate semesters (or equivalent) of the bachelor's degree is used.
- Demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency.
Before enrolment in this ANU program, all students who gain entry will have their bachelor's degree reassessed to confirm that they have met the minimum requirements.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of essential accounting, accountability and governance knowledge in an organisational context.
- Critically apply essential knowledge to accounting and business decision making.
- Analyse and evaluate contemporary accounting, accountability, and governance issues, as informed by accounting-related research, industry practices, and professional guidance.
- Integrate advanced accounting knowledge and analytical skills in undertaking applied research.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Fee information not provided.
A student’s course fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
All students are required to pay a services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.