Master of Accounting and Finance Mid-Year Entry
The right decision every time
Combined knowledge in accounting and finance has never been more in demand. There’s a wealth of career opportunities for employees who can draw upon and synthesise the two.
Our Master of Accounting and Finance offers an intensive two-year path to financial expertise and a professional accounting qualification.
What will you do?
- Explore financial and management accounting, auditing, and taxation.
- Study management theory, business maths, business law, and economics.
- Learn how financial managers make investment and financing decisions.
- Understand how financial instruments and capital markets are used to enhance returns and manage risks.
- Build critical thinking, communication and leadership skills.
Where could it take you?
You’ll graduate career-ready and able to adapt to the demands of a global economy. You might secure a job as a company auditor or finance manager. You could take on an accounting role in a flourishing organisation. Perhaps you’ll consult on corporate mergers and acquisitions.
Our Master of Accounting and Finance satisfies the requirements for associate membership of CPA Australia, and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
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Entry Requirements
For those who are based in Adelaide, we will be offering a blended delivery mode that combines face-to-face with remote learning in as many courses as possible, taking into consideration social distancing and hygiene. All lectures will continue to be delivered online for the remainder of the year, with some exceptions.
For our students who are studying offshore for the remainder of the 2021 Academic Year, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely for most programs. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses. Please refer to the COVID-19 FAQ page for a list of programs where in-person attendance is required.
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:Domestic applicants
SATAC Code 3CM001 Deferment Yes - 2 year Intake February and July Enquiries Future Students team Selection Criteria
Graduate entry
Higher Education Study Bachelor degree or equivalent. How to Apply
SATAC Code: 3CM001
International applicants
Not an international applicant?
CRICOS 053688B Intake February and July Selection Criteria
English Language Requirements
Australian Year 12 Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject English Tests accepted by the University of Adelaide IELTS Overall 6.5 Reading 6 Listening 6 Speaking 6 Writing 6 TOEFL Overall 79 Reading 13 Listening 13 Speaking 18 Writing 21 Pearson Overall 58 Reading 50 Listening 50 Speaking 50 Writing 50 C1 Advanced Overall 176 Reading 169 Listening 169 Speaking 169 Writing 169 Qualifications that meet minimum English requirements A range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements Academic Entry Requirements
More InformationTertiary Qualifications Bachelor degree or equivalent How to Apply
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Fees and Scholarships
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant fees and scholarships information for this program.
I am a:International applicants
Not an international applicant?
Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units) International student place: $46,000 Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
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Careers
Career Readiness
Graduates can advance their careers in the accounting profession in a wide range of roles, including specialised fields such as taxation, auditing, management accounting and accounting systems.
The finance area enables graduates to seek employment as an analyst, consultant or manager in the financial services sector, including banks, investment institutions and financial planning consultancies.
The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Graduate Attributes
The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.- Deep discipline knowledge
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Career and leadership readiness
- Intercultural and ethical competency
- Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Industry Placement
Work placement can include:
Professional Accreditation
- Adelaide Business School is AACSB* accredited, and as such our programs have passed rigorous standards of quality. AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education and only the best schools in the world earn AACSB accreditation.
- The University of Adelaide is recognised as a CFA Program Partner through this degree, signalling to employers our curriculum is closely tied to professional practice and is well suited to preparing you for employment in the finance and investment industry.**
- The degree is listed on the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) registry as RG146-compliant for several areas of specialisation.
- The degree also satisfies the requirements for associate membership of CPA Australia, and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
* Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
**In order to meet the requirements for CFA eligibility, students must complete 'Financial Statement Analysis' and 'Advanced Corporate Finance' as electives.Potential careers
Auditor, Accountant, Banker, Business Analyst, Business Consultant, Business Management, Commercialisation Manager, Finance Manager, Financial Analyst, Financial Services Officer, Forensic Accountant, Taxation Officer, Investment Consultant
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Degree Structure
Students complete 14 core courses (which include foundation, accounting and finance courses) and 2 electives.
Academic Program Rules
The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.
You can find the academic program rules for this degree under the Faculty of the Professions rules.
Example Study Plan
Indicative Study Plan
Core Courses ACCTING 7019: Accounting Concepts and Methods
CORPFIN 7005: Principles of Finance
ECON 7200: Economic Principles
CORPFIN 7033: Quantitative Methods
CORPFIN 7039: Equity Valuation and Analysis
CORPFIN 7040: Fixed Income Securities
CORPFIN 7020: Derivatives
CORPFIN 7019: Advanced Funds Management
ACCTING 7014: Management Accounting
ACCTING 7020: Intermediate Financial Reporting
ACCTING 7023: Advanced Financial Accounting
ACCTING 7026: Accounting Systems and Processes
COMMLAW 7012: Business and Corporations Law
ACCTFIN 7001: Ethical Principles in Finance and AccountingElectives COMMLAW 7013: Income Taxation#
ACCTING 7009: Auditing and Assurance Services#
ACCTFIN 7017: Financial Statement Analysis
CORPFIN 7021: Corporate Investment Evaluation
CORPFIN 7022: Advanced Corporate Finance
CORPFIN 7023: Financial Modelling Techniques
CORPFIN 7042: Corporate Financial Risk Management
CORPFIN 6013: Wealth Management in Asia
CORPFIN 6003: Tax, Estate and Wealth Planning
For Chartered Accountants entry, students will need to complete the courses marked '#'.Assessment
May include, but not limited to: examinations, group assignments, individual assignments, research projects, consulting projects, presentations, quizzes, tests, tutorial work as prescribed within each course.
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Last updated: Wednesday, 2 Dec 2020