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The University of Adelaide
- Singapore

Ngee Ann-Adelaide
Education Centre

97 Tank Road
Teochew Building Level 4
Singapore 238066
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Phone: +65 6738 2910

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Master of Accounting

"I have opted to open more doors for career opportunities beyond my first non-accounting degree.

My career options have since broadened in my pursuit of a Master of Accounting from the University of Adelaide - Singapore Campus and I don’t even need to give up my job."

Kohan Hengky
Senior Consultant
Fujitsu Asia Pte Ltd

Master of Commerce (Accounting)  

Program Outline

The University of Adelaide’s Master of Commerce (Accounting) is designed to offer knowledge and skills in accounting and related fields. It will enable candidates possessing undergraduate degrees in non-accounting disciplines to move into careers in accounting, financial management, auditing and business advisory services in public practice, industry or government. Recent developments in reporting practices have presented increasing career opportunities in public and private sector entities.

Completion of the program will enable the candidate to be eligible to apply for Associate membership with the CPA Australia.

Professional Accreditation

  • CPA Australia has accredited the University of Adelaide’s Master of Commerce (Accounting).
  • Successful completion of the Master of Accounting will provide students the educational grounding required for admission to the professional programs of CPA Australia

Program Features

The Master of Commerce (Accounting) awarded by The University of Adelaide will provide aspiring leaders with the following advantages:

  • A world-class faculty from The University of Adelaide renowned for research and teaching excellence
  • A full-fledged degree from one of the best universities in Australia, while staying or working in Singapore
  • It involves a high degree of direct contact with the academic staff
  • Opportunity to network with a diverse group of experienced and talented participants, industry leaders, experienced academic staff and consultants
  • A modern, dynamic learning environment with the latest facilities
  • Located in Singapore, one of the finance and business hubs of Asia

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Teaching and Courses

Teaching is provided by core academic staff from the School of Business, of the University of Adelaide , by staff from other departments within the University and by experienced management educators drawn from high quality business schools.

Foundation Courses:Accounting Electives (Choose 1)
  • Accounting Concepts and Methods
  • Economic Principles
  • Principles of Finance
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Income Taxation
  • Business Taxation and GST
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Knowledge Management and Measurement
  • Accounting Courses:Electives (Choose 1)
  • Commercial Law and Information Systems
  • Corporate Law
  • Intermediate Financial Reporting
  • Management Accounting
  • Advanced Financial Accounting
  • Auditing and Assurance Services
  • Equity Valuation and Analysis
  • Fixed Income Securities
  • Corporate Finance Theory
  • Please click here for course description 
    * Not all electives are offered each year.
    MBA electives are available to students that have at least 2 years of managerial experience.


    Career Opportunities

    Accountant, auditor, financial manager, public sector manager, business advisor.


    Graduate Attributes

    School of Commerce Postgraduate Program Graduate Attributes


    Admission Criteria

    • A university degree from a recognized institution, or equivalent professional qualifications
    • The Faculty may, subject to such conditions as it may see fit to impose in each case, accept as a candidate for the degree a person who does not satisfy the requirements of Rule above but who has presented evidence satisfactory to the Faculty of fitness to undertake work for the degree.

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    Program Duration and Delivery

    Average duration for MACC:1.5 years - 2 years

    Maximum duration

    5 years

    Total number of hours for each course:

    30 hours

    Total number of contact hours for MACC

    408 hours

    FrequencyEach course is taught over two intensive teaching block of 17 hours each.

    Intensive Teaching Block

    A typical intensive teaching block is as follows:
    Friday: 7.00 p.m. - 10.00 p.m.
    Saturday: 1.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m.
    Sunday: 9.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.

    Total duration for the each course:

    The total contact hours per course is 30 hours over ONLY 2 weekends with an interval of 3 to 4 weeks break between each weekend.

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    Timetable

    Master of Commerce (Accounting)


    Fees and Payment methods

    M.CA - 12 courses
    Total tuition fee

    $28,890.00

    Fees per course$2407.50
    Application fee
    $107*

    • Course fees are charged on the basis of the number of courses taken in a given term and are due 2 weeks prior to the start of the term.
    • Course fees cover course notes and textbooks.
    • All fees quoted are in Singapore dollars. NAAEC reserves the right to change the course fee without prior notice.

    We accept the following methods of payments

    • Cash
    • NETS (Subject to your daily withdrawal limit)
    • Cheque payable to
      Ngee Ann-Adelaide Education Centre Pte Ltd

    *Application fee of $107.00 upon application submission, which will be fully refunded if unsuccessful meeting the entry requirements (NOTE: All fees are inclusive of 7% GST)

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    How to Apply

    Step 1
    Step 2
    Complete application form and 1 referees report. The referees report must be completed by current or former employers/reporting officers.  
    Step 3Submit your application together with all your supporting documents (Certified copies of transcripts of existing degrees or other qualifications) and two (2) recent passport-size photographs of yourself to 

    The Registrar
    Ngee Ann-Adelaide Education Centre Pte Ltd
    97 Tank Road
    Level 4, Teochew Building
    Singapore 238066

    A application fee of $107 (SGD) is payable at the time of application.
    For further information, please contact registrar@naaec.com.sg 

    • For candidates from a non-English speaking background or those whose education was not in English. TOEFL (overall score of 575 or better) or IELTS results (overall band score of 6.5 or better) is required.

    • Applications cannot be considered unless all the relevant information is supplied.