Master of Accounting and Finance M.AcctgFin
2008

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.

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Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	Graduate entry only
Prerequisites:	Degree
How to apply:	Apply online via SATAC's GradStart Website anytime after 5th May 08
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:	Graduate entry only IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing 6 5.5 5.5 6 6
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Annual tuition fees:	International student place: $18,540
General enquiries:	Student Centre

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Foundation courses (12 units)
ACCTING 7019: Accounting Concepts and Methods CORPFIN 7005: Principles of Finance (M) ECON 7200: Economic Principles (M) COMMERCE 7033: Quantitative Methods (M)
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)
Applied Finance courses (12 units)
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 chosen from the list of commerce courses*. * Unless exempted, all international students are required to undertake COMMERCE 7041: Business Communications (M) which must be presented in lieu of an elective.

Career Opportunities

Graduate Attributes

School of Commerce Postgraduate Program 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.

Useful Links

• Business and Law Postgraduate Program Information Leaflet
• School of Commerce
• Faculty of the Professions

Program Rules

School of Commerce Program Rules