Master of Accounting
Monash University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00008C
In this degree you’ll gain advanced accounting knowledge and expand on the expertise acquired throughout your undergraduate studies, which will help you take the next step in your accounting career.You’ll develop key skills across specialist fields of practice, ranging from accounting information systems and financial accounting, to forensic accounting, auditing and management accounting. You’ll also combine high-level research with practical experience and cover the latest applications to further expand your accounting expertise and boost your career potential.The course also offers you a fast-track route to complete your professional recognition with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
Designed for
Accounting graduates seeking advanced knowledge and skills in accounting, and a portfolio of intellectual skills and attributes
Structure
The course comprises 96 points structured into three parts: Part A Advanced preparatory studies (24 points), Part B Mastery knowledge (48 points) and Part C Application studies (24 points). Students admitted at entry level 1 complete 96 points, comprising Parts A, B and C. Students admitted at entry level 2 complete 72 points, comprising Parts B and C. Students admitted at entry level 3 complete 48 points, comprising Part B. Note: Students eligible for credit for prior studies may elect not to receive the credit and complete the higher credit-point option.
Subjects
- Accounting
Standard entry requirements
Entry level 1:An Australian bachelor degree or an equivalent qualification with a major in accounting and achieved a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65 or an equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA).Admission is competitive and applicants will be ranked and selected based on their entire academic record.Entry level 2: Applicants must meet the requirements for admission at entry level 1 and have completed a qualification which satisfies the educational requirements for entry to one of the following professional accounting programs or a recognised professional accounting program approved by the faculty;Chartered Accountants Program of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)CPA Program of CPA AustraliaIPA Program of the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)Professional Level of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)Entry level 3: Applicants must meet the requirements for admission at entry level 1 and have completed an Australian graduate certificate in accounting (or equivalent).ORApplicants must meet the requirements for admission at entry level 1 and have completed a one-year honours degree in accounting (or equivalent) having achieved at least a second class division A (or equivalent).ORApplicants must meet the requirements for admission at entry level 1 and have completed one of the following, or a recognised professional accounting program approved by the:Practical Experience Program of CA ANZCPA Program including the Your Experience requirementsMentored Experience Program (MEP) of the IPAProfessional ACCA Qualification including the Practical Experience Requirements (PER)Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Professional qualification, which entities use of the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation.English entry requirementsLevel AIELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0Pearson Test of English (Academic): 58 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 50, Reading 50, Speaking 50 and Writing 50TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18 and Writing 21
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Caulfield | Domestic: $33,000 International: $50,000 | No |
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Further information
This course also offers a research pathway if students are interested in pursing a PhD. Students may exit this course early and apply to graduate with Graduate Certificate of Business or the Graduate Diploma of Business, provided they have satisfied the requirements for that award during their enrolment in this master's course.
