Master of Accounting and Finance
Master of Accounting and Finance
The Master of Accounting and Finance is designed to provide you with specialised knowledge and skills in both accounting and finance disciplines. It offers the right balance of practice and theory to prepare you for a successful career as an accounting or business professional and to cultivate research practices for…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Master of Accounting and Finance is designed to provide you with specialised knowledge and skills in both accounting and finance disciplines.
It offers the right balance of practice and theory to prepare you for a successful career as an accounting or business professional and to cultivate research practices for independent, industry and discipline related research in a business context.
This course is flexible, with part-time options available. You will learn from experienced teachers and gain an understanding of the many issues affecting accounting and finance practice.
The role of accounting and finance professionals in contemporary society will be explored with reference to ethics, globalisation and sustainability issues.
What you will study
The Master of Accounting and Finance is a 72-unit course with core and advanced topics in areas including accounting fundamentals, financial management, financial accounting Issues, management and cost accounting, derivatives and risk management, investments and portfolio management, and new venture finance. Elective options include international business, industry placement and auditing.
Your career
Graduates are suitable for careers in finance, accounting and related areas.
Potential occupations include:
- budget accountant
- business analyst
- auditor
- finance manager
- fund manager
- investment analyst.
Potential employers include:
- financial management firms
- investment advisory organisations
- financial planning firm
- government departments
- self-employment
REQUIREMENTS
The equivalent of a three-year Australian bachelors degree.
Applicants with an Australian accredited degree in accounting are not eligible for admission into the Master of Accounting and Finance).
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.
