Master Of Professional Accounting In Melbourne

Master of Management (Accounting)

#1Accounting and Finance Australia
#18Accounting and Finance globally
CRICOS Code: 064499E

Course overview

2 years full time / 4 years part time
On Campus (Parkville)
Available to domestic and international students
Start Year Intake – March and Mid Year Intake – July

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AUD$34,816Indicative first year fee
You will have access to a diverse range of enrichment programs that help you make the most of university life.

Overview

Why study accounting at Melbourne Business School?

Master the technology you’ll be using in the workplace: Learn through simulations and data analysis with the most recent applied software such as SAP that is used by leading firms globally.
Engage with industry in class: Our subjects like Assurance Practices include regular guest lectures by industry experts including the Big 4 and our renowned academics also have strong links with the professional bodies of our accredited programs.
New accelerated option available fast-track your study with intensive versions of the course allowing you to complete in 1 or 1.5 years.
Test your skills in industry: Our Practicum subjects offer you the opportunity to test your skills on real-world consulting projects in Australia and destinations like Paris, London and Shanghai.
Leading reputation and global network: Melbourne is ranked #16 globally for Accounting & Finance (QS world rankings by subject 2020) and the Faculty has over 60,000 alumni in over 100 countries ensuring that you join a valuable network of peers from all business disciplines right from day one.

What is it about?

Accounting and performance information is a key driver of business decision making. Accounting professionals today need to be leaders in technology, data analysis and accounting systems to develop and communicate fundamental insights that add value to firms and organizations. The skills that you will learn in the Master of Management (Accounting) include applied software skills and the latest data analysis techniques to enable identification of the key drivers of business profitability.

The specialist skills that you will develop in the Master of Management (Accounting) include:

Business technology to capture, store and visualize data
Preparation of financial and business reports using applied software
Financial statement analysis including the use of data analytics
Strategic cost consulting and management for industry
Reporting and analysis tools to effectively manage businesses
Assurance and risk assessment

Who is it for?

Melbourne’s Master of Management (Accounting) has been specifically designed for students without previous studies in accounting or business.

The program is also offered as a 1.5 year full time option (part-time equivalent available for domestic students) if you have previously completed an undergraduate degree in business, commerce or a related discipline.

Our program is designed so Melbourne Accounting graduates have the technology and analytical skill set to be equipped for a wide range of employment opportunities. The program will qualify you to work in a broad range careers including the Big4 firms, consulting and professional service firms, smaller accounting firms, the finance sector and the corporate sector

Accelerated versions also available:

We offer an accelerated 1-year intensive version for people with a commerce/business background and a 1.5-year intensive option for those new to commerce.

Master of Management
Master of Management (Accounting & Finance)
Master of Management (Finance)
Master of Management (Human Resources)
Master of Management (Marketing)

Master Of Professional Accounting Subjects

The below information is for new students. Current students should select their subjects by checking the Handbook for the year of their enrolment

Master of Professional Accounting (12 subjects)

The course consists of 12 subjects (96 pts) as follows:

ACG511 Interpreting and Communicating Accounting
ECO511 Economics for Business
ACG512 Data Analysis for Financial Decision-making
LAW504 Business and Corporations Law
ACG508 Accounting Standards, Application and Disclosures
ACG513 Contemporary Cost Accounting for Management Decision-making
LAW533 Taxation Principles and Application
ACG509 Global Perspectives of Accounting
FIN516 Corporate Finance
ACG514 Ethics, Governance and Developments in Accounting Thought
ACG510 Risk Based Auditing
One Restricted Elective

Master of Professional Accounting (16 subjects)

The course consists of 16 subjects (128 points) as follows:

Restricted electives

Restricted electives to be selected from the following list:

ACC501 Business Accounting & Finance (available only in the first session of study)
FIN516 Corporate Finance
FIN518 International Financial Management
FIN521 Corporate Treasury Management
FIN522 Financial Modelling
FIN525 Financial Institutions Management
FIN530 Financial Markets and Instruments
FIN531 Investment Analysis
FIN535 Strategic & Contemporary Financial Issues
FIN560 Financial Planning
FIN562 Risk Management and Insurance
FIN563 Estate Planning
FIN564 Superannuation and Retirement Planning
FIN567 Investing in Property
HRM502 Human Resource Management
HRM512 Values and Conflicts in Organisations
HRM514 Cross Cultural and International HRM
HRM528 Strategic Human Resource Management
JST536 Emerging Issues and Professional Practices in Trans-national Crime Investigations (16 points)
JST529 Contemporary Issues in Financial Crime (16 points)
JST538 Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Due Diligence
JST545 Money Laundering
JST548 Cryptocurrencies and Anti Money Laundering
LAW523 Finance Law
LAW545 Taxation Strategies
MGT501 Contemporary Management
MGT510 Strategic Management
MGT530 International Business
MGT540 Management of Change
MKT501 Marketing Management
MKT510 Customer Behaviour
MKT520 Managing Product and Service Innovation
MKT550 Global Marketing

Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting

The course consists of 4 subjects and is designed to allow students to choose subjects from the list of core Master of Professional Accounting subjects to best meet their individual needs. Students may make up their course from the following subjects: