Accounting and Finance

Overview

The Master of Accounting and Finance is designed to provide you with specialised knowledge and skills in both accounting and finance disciplines.

It offers the right balance of practice and theory to prepare you for a successful career as an accounting or business professional and to cultivate research practices for independent, industry and discipline related research in a business context.

This course is flexible, with part-time options available. You will learn from experienced teachers and gain an understanding of the many issues affecting accounting and finance practice.

The role of accounting and finance professionals in contemporary society will be explored with reference to ethics, globalisation and sustainability issues.

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Course

Master of Accounting and Finance

Duration: 2 years

Delivery mode:
In person

Location:
Adelaide CBD
Festival Plaza CBD*

Availability:
Full-time
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code: 2CM221

Annual indicative fees (2023):
$37,500 (Full fee paying)

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*Available at Festival Plaza in the Adelaide CBD from 2024.

Your career

Graduates are suitable for careers in finance, accounting and related areas.

Potential occupations include:

budget accountant
business analyst
auditor
finance manager
fund manager
investment analyst.

Potential employers include:

financial management firms
investment advisory organisations
financial planning firm
government departments
self-employment.

Professional accreditation/recognition

The program is accredited with CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA), which means graduates are able to pursue careers in the accounting and finance industries. Entry into CAANZ requires the completion of elective topics in auditing and tax.

What you will study

The Master of Accounting and Finance is a 72-unit course with core and advanced topics in areas including accounting fundamentals, financial management, financial accounting Issues, management and cost accounting, derivatives and risk management, investments and portfolio management, and new venture finance. Elective options include international business, industry placement and auditing.

Practical experience

As a part of this course you will have the option to undertake an industry placement, which will give you an insight into real-world business and make you stand out to employers.

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Master of Accounting and Finance

Entry requirements

Masters

Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in any discipline (other than an accounting degree accredited in Australia) from an approved tertiary institution.

How to apply

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Entry requirements

Masters

Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification. Applicants with an Australian-accredited degree in accounting are not eligible for admission into the Master of Accounting and Finance.

English language requirements