Master of Management (Accounting)

Why study accounting at Melbourne Business School?

1. 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.
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2. Master data analytics: Learn the most recent data analytic techniques to identify key drivers of business performance.
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3. 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.
4. New accelerated option available fast-track your study with intensive versions of the course allowing you to complete in 1 or 1.5 years.
5. 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.
6. Leading reputation and global network: Melbourne is consistently ranked among the world's top universities for Accounting and Finance (QS World University Rankings 2025) 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 organisations. 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 visualise 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

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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 of careers, including the Big 4 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 suite of programs also include:

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

English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

• English language test score requirements

• If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

  IELTS

  7.0

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  with no band less than 6.5

  TOEFL

  94+

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  with writing 24; speaking 20; reading 19; listening 20

  PEARSON

  72+

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  with written communicative skill of 65 and no other communicative skill below 64

  CAMBRIDGE

  185+

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  with no skill less than 176

  *Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

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Employment outcomes

Our graduates have gone on to some successful and varied careers. These are just some examples: