Master of Accounting

What you will study

To complete the Master of Accounting, you must complete 12 units (72 credit points). It consists of Part A. Mastery Knowledge eight units (48 credit points) and Part B. Electives four units (24 credit points).

Entry requirements

Entry level 1: 72 points to complete

Duration: 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time

• An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a major in accounting with at least a high credit (65%) average or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA).

Entry level 2: 48 points to complete

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Applicants must have one of the following:

• An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a major in accounting with at least a high credit (65%) average or equivalent GPA that meets the entry requirements of a professional accounting organisation*
• An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a major in accounting with at least a high credit (65%) average or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) and an Australian graduate certificate/honours degree (or equivalent)
• An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a major in accounting and two years of relevant professional experience**
• An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a major in accounting and full membership of a professional accounting organisation*

*Professional accounting organisations: Chartered Accountants Australia + New Zealand (CA ANZ) or CPA Australia or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) or a recognised equivalent professional accounting program.

**Applicants applying based on work experience are required to provide a detailed curriculum vitae outlining their employment history and professional experience.

English language requirements

For entry to Monash University, you must meet the minimum English language requirements. You can do this by completing one of the qualifications listed on their website.

If you've completed several measures of English proficiency over a period of time, the highest valid measure will be accepted as long as it's been taken within the required time limitations.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements apply for admission to Monash University Australia.

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

• Be critical and creative scholars who:
  • Produce innovative solutions to problems.
  • Apply research skills to business challenges.
  • Communicate effectively and perceptively.
• Be responsible and effective global citizens who:
  • Engage in an internationalised world
  • Exhibit cross-cultural competence
  • Demonstrate ethical values
• Have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and be able to provide discipline-based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities we serve
• Demonstrate judgement, integrity and creativity in the application of advanced knowledge and skills in accounting to existing and emerging events.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Average 2025 first-year fee: $37,100 (domestic full-fee paying place)

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 24 credit points (normally four units) per semester or 48 credit points (normally eight units) per year.

A student’s annual 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.

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.