Master of Accounting and Finance
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    Master of Accounting and Finance

    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia
    Australia, Adelaide
    University Rank:#82
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    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 36,885 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026

    Master of Accounting and Finance

    About

    This degree will give you comprehensive financial expertise and a professional accounting qualification. Develop key areas of expertise, including financial and management accounting, auditing and taxation.

    Cover essential business topics such as management theory, business mathematics, business law and economics. You’ll gain insights into how financial managers make decisions – including how financial tools and markets are utilised to increase return and manage risk.

    Besides technical learning, you’ll develop critical thinking, communication and leadership skills. This ensures you graduate ready to advance your career in accounting and finance.

    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 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 Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

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

    Career

    Career outcomes

    Your Master of Accounting and Finance will prepare you for a career as an accountant or finance professional. This may involve working in a large accounting and advisory firm or you could be an investment banker, helping companies and governments raise money through stocks and bonds. Alternatively, you might be a business intelligence analyst, supporting businesses to make better decisions.  

    Other potential careers include:  

    • Data scientist 
    • Financial analyst 
    • Financial controller 
    • Accountant 
    • Auditor 
    • Financial planner 
    • Property developer 
    • Property manager 
    • Stockbroker 
    • Tax consultant. 

    Industry trends 

    In 2024, the Australian Bureau of Statistics forecasted that Australia will need 338,362 accountants by 2026. Companies are desperate to employ accounting and finance professionals to fill this gap. As demand continues to grow in years to come, there’s no better time to complete postgraduate studies in accounting and finance.

    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
    36,885 / year(s)

    Master of Accounting and Finance

    University of Adelaide

    University of Adelaide

    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide

    Go to Official Website