Master of Accounting

Understanding this language means accountants hold the privileged position of being key contributors to a business’ success. Accounting is often referred to as the language of business. Armed with such skills, accountants can apply their knowledge in a number of dynamic industries.

This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills that professional accountants need in order to succeed in an increasingly dynamic and global accounting environment, and will help you meet the requirements for professional accreditation in accounting. You will be challenged with case studies, real business problems and group projects.

Key Features

• This course is accredited by CPA Australia (CPAA), Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
• You'll gain essential financial and management accounting knowledge, as well as a range of business-related skills in assurance and audit, commercial law, economics, financial management, information systems and statistics.
• You'll also develop your communication, problem-solving and communication skills while participating in classroom activities and completing assessment tasks.
• You can choose from one of three specialisations: CPA Program (allows you to complete the CPAA Professional program), International Practice (pathway through the ACCA professional papers) or Professional Practice.
• This course is available on campus during the day or evening, and some units are available online, which means you can continue to work full-time while studying.
• If you hold a bachelor degree in any field (other than a bachelor with an accounting major), you'll find this course ideal if you wish to earn a widely recognised and reputable postgraduate qualification in accounting.

Professions

There is diverse range of areas that fall under the accounting banner including:

• Accounting
• Taxation
• Consulting
• Banking & Finance
• Government
• Stockbroking
• Auditing
• Business Analytics
• Forensic Accounting
• Superannuation
• Insurance

What You'll Study

Part of what makes Macquarie future focused is that we allow you the freedom to explore your interests across a range of areas, rather than lock you in to a single, narrow field. So follow your passions and tailor your course to your needs and interests.

Units

Units are what we call subjects. Most full-time students take four units – each worth a fixed number of credit points – per session.

Entry Requirements

Most postgraduate courses require a successfully completed Australian bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised institution and may also require a specific grade point average (GPA). Our admissions team will determine whether your qualification meets the requirements.

Course Fees

International fee-paying
AUD $36,000
Indicative annual fee
Fee per credit point AUD $1,125.00