Master of Accounting
Master of Accounting
The Master of Accounting offered by Flinders Business provides an option for students from a non-accounting background to pursue a career in this area. If you have completed a non-accounting degree, the Master of Accounting provides you with a study program that fulfils the requirements to commence a professional accounting…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Master of Accounting offered by Flinders Business provides an option for students from a non-accounting background to pursue a career in this area.
If you have completed a non-accounting degree, the Master of Accounting provides you with a study program that fulfils the requirements to commence a professional accounting career.
Flinders Business offers teaching excellence, our academic staff being regular recipients of teaching awards.
At Flinders we value our students, and this is reflected in the consistently high ranking we receive from our students through a number of teaching evaluation methods. Another reason is our small class sizes, which ensure that you can really engage with the person leading the learning while also getting to know your fellow students. Studying with Flinders Business opens you up to many networking opportunities, and the teamwork and interaction promoted in these programs will help you to develop life-long friendships and professional acquaintances.
What you will study
The degree offers the right balance of practice and theory to prepare you for a successful career as an accounting or business professional. Topics cover areas such as accounting fundamentals, information systems and accounting processes, quantitative methods, economics for business, management and cost accounting, principles of commercial law, financial accounting issues, financial management, corporate accounting, auditing and assurances, and business research methods. A topic in academic skills for business is specifically aimed at postgraduate students from non-English speaking backgrounds.
Your career
Graduates are suitable for a range of financial and accounting opportunities across the globe.
Potential occupations include:
- auditor
- budget accountant
- bursar
- cost accountant
- finance manager
- forensic accountant
- investment analyst
- liquidator and receiver
- management accountant
- systems accountant
- taxation consultant.
Potential employers include:
- financial management and planning firms
- investment advisory organisations
- government departments
- self-employment
REQUIREMENTS
Entry to the Master of Accounting requires a bachelor degree in any discipline (other than accounting) from a recognised tertiary institution. No work experience is required.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing, 6.0 Reading, 6.0 Listening;
TOEFL iBT: 79 Overall with 18 Speaking, 21 Writing, 13 Reading, 12 Listening;
Pearson PTE Academic: 58 Overall with 50 Speaking, 50 Writing, 50 Reading, 50 Listening;
Cambridge C1 Advanced: 176 Overall with 169 Speaking, 169 Writing, 169 Reading,169 Listening;
Occupational English Test (OET): 300 Speaking, 300 Writing, 300 Reading, 300 Listening; Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 105-110
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world (*THE World University Rankings 2023 as a percentage of the total number of universities in the world according to the International Association of Universities), Flinders University is everything a modern university should be – progressive, student-focused, and career-minded.It is home to over 26,000 students, with 5,300 international students from more than 90 countries, and offers globally recognised and industry-accredited qualifications. The university enjoys a high level of industry connections with global leaders enabling its students to take up practical placements and graduate job-ready on completion of study.
