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Master of Accounting and Finance
Degree Type Masters by Coursework
Duration
2 years
full-time
or
part-time
equiv.
SATAC Code 3CM001
2009
ATAR
N/A
- Program Outline
The Master of Accounting & Finance offers a combination of accounting and finance studies in order to enhance career prospects and extend knowledge of both disciplines. The combined studies of accounting and finance have never been more in demand by employers who value employees' abilities to synthesise both disciplines.
The study of accounting and finance will strengthen graduates employability in the areas of financial management while providing a professional accounting qualification.
- Program Structure
Students complete core courses which include foundation courses, accounting courses and finance courses. The remaining courses will be either accounting or finance courses, depending on the student's main specialisation.
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I am a:Domestic applicants
SATAC Code 3CM001 Annual tuition fees Australian Full-fee place: $18,250Mid-year entry? Yes Enquiries Student Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry only.Completed Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with at least a credit average (those with a pass to credit average may also be considered); or, completed Graduate Certificate in Commerce from the University of Adelaide.How to Apply
SATAC Code: 3CM001International applicants
Not an international applicant?
IELTS Overall 6 [more info] Annual tuition fees International student place: $26,250 Mid-year entry? Yes Enquiries Student Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry onlyPrerequisites
Bachelor's degreeEquivalent Scores
IELTSOverallReadingListeningSpeakingWriting65.55.566How to Apply
International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results
Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
Annual tuition fees International student place: $26,250 Mid-year entry? Yes Enquiries Student Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry only - Study Plans
The study plans
given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2010 (refer to the program rules).
Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.Four Foundation courses (12 units) - ACCTING 7019 Accounting Concepts and Methods (M)
- CORPFIN 7005 Principles of Finance (M)
- ECON 7200 Economic Principles (M)
- COMMERCE 7033 Quantitative Methods (M)
- COMMERCE 7041 Business Communications (M)
International Students: Unless exempt, International students are required to take Business Communications in lieu of one elective.
Four Accounting courses (12 units) Four courses chosen from:
- COMMERCE 7021 Commercial Law and Information Systems (M)*
- ACCTING 7020 Intermediate Financial Reporting (M)*
- COMMLAW 7011 Corporate Law (M)*
- ACCTING 7023 Advanced Financial Accounting (M)*
- ACCTING 7014 Management Accounting (M)*
Four Applied Finance courses (12 units) These courses are required for CFA entry:
- CORPFIN 7039 Equity Valuation and Analysis (M)
- CORPFIN 7040 Fixed Income Securities (M)
- CORPFIN 7020 Options, Futures and Risk Management (M)
- CORPFIN 7019 Portfolio Theory and Management (M)
Four Electives (12 units) Students choose two accounting courses or two applied finance courses plus two electives courses**.
- COMMLAW 7013 Income Tax (M) # (must complete Corporate law first)
- ACCTING 7009 Auditing and Assurance Services (M)#
- ACCTING 7015 Financal Reporting Issues (M)
- COMMERCE 7036 Knowledge Management & Measurement (M)
- COMMLAW 7016 Business Taxation & GST (M)
- ACCTING 7018 Public Sector & NFP Accountability (M)
- CORPFIN 7017 Financial Statement Analysis (M)
OR
- CORPFIN 7017 Financial Statement Analysis (M)
- CORPFIN 7021 Corporate Investment and Strategy (M)
- CORPFIN 7022 Corporate Finance Theory (M)
- CORPFIN 7023 Financial Modelling Techniques (M)
- CORPFIN 7042 Treasury & Financial Risk Mgmt (M)
- CORPFIN 6000 Industry Research Project
- CORPFIN 7045 Wealth Management in China (M)
- CORPFIN 6003 Tax, Estate & Planning
- CORPFIN 6004 Global Wealth Management
- ECON 7114 Money Banking & Financial Markets lllD
- ECON 7201 International Finance (M)
# These courses must be completed for CA entry
* These courses must be completed for CPA entry
** Unless exempted, all international students are required to undertake COMMERCE 7041: Business Communications which must be presented in lieu of an elective.Please note: Currently, these courses link to Course Planner 2009. Please consult Course Planner in late 2009 for up to date course information, availability and scheduling for 2010.
- Career Opportunities
On completion of this program you can advance your career in the accounting profession in a wide range of roles including specialised fields such as taxation, auditing, managment accounting and accounting systems. The Finance area enables you to acquire skills to seek employment as an analyst, consultant or manager in the financial services sector; including banks, investment institutions and financial planning consultancies.
- Graduate Attributes
- Professional Accreditation
The Master of Accounting and Finance program is designed to satisfy the academic requirements for associate membership of CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia (ICAA). Appropriate courses must be undertaken to fulfill the associate membership requirements of both professional bodies.
The program is also recognised as a CFA Program Partner.
Graduates of this program will also be eligible for listing on the ACIC registry as RG146 compliant for several specialised fields of finance.
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Last updated: Tuesday, 18 Oct 2011
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