Master of Accounting

What you will study

To earn the Master of Accounting, you must successfully complete units totalling 160 credit points, as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth 10 credit points.

The course structure below is based on the two-year, 160-credit-point entry pathway.

Foundation units

• Principles of Accounting
• Business and Company Law
• Principles of Finance
• Economics for Professionals

Core units

• Applied Business Information Systems
• Managerial Accounting for Decision Making
• Financial Reporting Standards and Practice
• Applied Taxation Law
• Auditing and Assurance Services
• Corporate Accounting
• Current Issues in Accounting and Corporate Governance
• Accounting Capstone

Elective units

Complete 40 credit points from the following course electives:

• Management Control Systems
• Fundamentals of Forensic Accounting
• Business Ethics and Sustainability
• Sustainability Accounting and Accountability
• Forensic and Data Analytics
• Cyber Security, Governance Frameworks and Ethics

You may also use the flexible component to complete other units for which you meet the prerequisites or an eligible second major or specialisation. Visit the website for the complete range of available options.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

Admission duration depends on your previous qualifications, academic performance, relevant professional experience and other recognised prior learning.

Two-year pathway – 160 credit points (or equivalent part-time)

To be eligible for this pathway, applicants must:

• Hold an AQF level 7 bachelor’s qualification or recognised equivalent.

1.5-year pathway – 120 credit points: Foundation and Core Units (or equivalent part-time)

To be eligible for this pathway, applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:

• Hold an AQF level 7 bachelor’s qualification or recognised equivalent with a weighted average mark of 65 or higher.
• Hold an AQF level 7 bachelor’s qualification or recognised equivalent with a weighted average mark of at least 60 and a GMAT score of 600 or higher.

1.5-year pathway – 120 credit points: Core and Elective Units (or equivalent part-time)

To be eligible for this pathway, applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:

• Hold an AQF level 7 bachelor’s qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent.
• Hold an AQF level 7 bachelor’s qualification or recognised equivalent and have at least two years of relevant approved professional experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning.

One-year pathway – 80 credit points (or equivalent part-time)

To be eligible for this pathway, applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:

• Hold an AQF level 8 bachelor honours degree or graduate diploma in a related field, or recognised equivalent.
• Meet at least two of the following three criteria:
  • Hold an AQF level 7 bachelor’s qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent.
  • Have at least two years of relevant approved professional experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning.
  • Hold an AQF level 7 bachelor’s qualification or recognised equivalent with a weighted average mark of 65 or higher, or a weighted average mark of at least 60 together with a GMAT score of 600 or higher.

Related fields include accounting, actuarial studies, banking, business, commerce, economics, finance, hospitality management, insurance, international business, management, marketing, supply chain and valuation.

Relevant experience may include professional roles with financial responsibilities in accounting, finance, business or commerce and technical or specialist responsibilities related to accounting.

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission.

Supporting documents

Applicants seeking admission based on relevant professional experience must provide:

• A current résumé.
• A workplace reference letter confirming their relevant experience.

English language requirements

Applicants must provide evidence of at least one of the following:

• An approved qualification completed in a recognised country with English as the language of instruction.
• An IELTS overall score of 6.5, with no individual band score below 6.0, or an accepted equivalent.
• Other accepted evidence of English language proficiency.

Contact the university for further information.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help reduce the number of units you need to study to finish your course. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Potential career outcomes include:

• Accountant
• Auditor
• Banking and finance manager
• Blockchain specialist
• Business intelligence developer
• Business or venture analyst
• Consultant
• Corporate governance risk officer
• Data visualisation analyst
• Forensic accountant
• Insurance specialist
• Operations manager
• Regulator
• Risk management specialist
• Stockbroker
• Superannuation adviser or analyst
• Sustainability data assurance and reporting director
• Taxation specialist

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative annual fee in 2027: $37,000 (Full-fee paying place)

Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.

A student’s annual fee may vary by:

• The number of units studied.
• Choice of units.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

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.