Master of Accounting and Business Analytics

    Master of Accounting and Business Analytics

    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 37,307 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026
    Master of Accounting and Business Analytics

    About

    Adelaide University’s Master of Accounting and Business Analytics is a digitally focused and industry-designed degree, preparing you to solve modern business challenges. Hone your accounting and business analytics skills – ready for that job promotion you’ve been wanting, or your dream career.

    Nail the basics with introductory courses in economics, accounting, business analytics and finance. As you go further into your studies, you’ll tackle more complex accounting and business analytics topics – including predictive and visual analytics, management accounting, advanced financial accounting and managing with big data analytics. Sharpen your skills with an industry project in your final year, gaining an insight into the kind of work you might do.

    Graduate able to use cutting-edge predictive tools, apply data visualisation methods and understand the key laws, regulations, and issues modern businesses face. You’ll be ready to advance your accounting or business career and possess key analytical skills employers are looking for.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

    • A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) or bachelor honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR
    • A completed nested or related graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.

    This degree requires a Grade Point Average (GPA) equivalent to an Adelaide University 4.5 on a 7-point scale for entry.

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS Overall 6.5 | IELTS Reading 6 | IELTS Listening 6 | IELTS Speaking 6 | IELTS Writing 6

    Career

    Career outcomes

    As an Accounting and Business Analytics graduate, you could enter various roles. Maybe you’ll be a financial analyst, analysing financial data to inform business decisions – like which market a business should launch their product in next. Perhaps you’ll be an accounting manager, overseeing teams and delivering strategic financial advice. You might become a tax consultant, helping businesses save money and comply with taxation laws.   

    You could also pursue the following careers:  

    • Auditor  
    • Business advisor 
    • Business analyst  
    • Financial reporter 
    • Forensic accountant 
    • Management analyst 
    • Management consultant   
    • Market research scientist.   

    Industry trends 

    In their Future of Jobs Report, the World Economic Forum (WEF) found more than 75% of companies are looking to adopt big data and AI technologies by 2028, and analytical thinking is the most in-demand skill by employers (WEF, 2023). Another survey conducted by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand discovered vacancy rates were below 67% for many accountant roles, indicating a skills shortage for these occupations (Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and CPA Australia, 2024). Such findings reveal just how in demand your skills will be. Advancing your accounting and business analytics knowledge will make you a coveted employee – ready to embrace new technologies and deliver sound financial advice – which are essential in today’s business environment.  

    Accreditation

    This program is accredited by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and CPA Australia. Graduates are eligible for membership with these professional accreditation bodies. 

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    37,307 / year(s)
    Master of Accounting and Business Analytics
    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide