Master of Commerce and Master of Professional Accounting
Master of Commerce and Master of Professional Accounting
Summary The practical and flexible Master of Commerce builds on the knowledge and skills you’ve acquired through professional experience or undergraduate studies in commerce and business. It will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of all business functions alongside a set of well-regarded practical and transferable skills, including sustainable and…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Summary
The practical and flexible Master of Commerce builds on the knowledge and skills you’ve acquired through professional experience or undergraduate studies in commerce and business. It will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of all business functions alongside a set of well-regarded practical and transferable skills, including sustainable and ethical thinking, communication, problem solving, strategic thinking and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to develop new areas of expertise or advance your knowledge by completing one or two specialisations in key areas of demand. The Master of Professional Accounting is ideal in assisting you to become a qualified practicing or chartered accountant if you hold a bachelor degree in accounting, or you’re otherwise eligible to enrol in the CPA, CA or ACCA program. It will help you to develop advanced professional skills in strategic management accounting, financial reporting and disclosure, global strategy and leadership, and ethics and governance.
Key features
Boost your capabilities by reviewing real-world case studies
Integrate your knowledge, skills and critical thinking by applying theory to real or simulated scenarios. Double your skills and career advancement prospects
Study two specialisations or combine this degree with another and gain an edge for your next promotion or current role. Broaden your knowledge and skill set
Study forensic accounting, taxation and business systems, as well as non-core CPA and CA professional accounting units. Study at a globally recognised institution
Study at a business school that’s accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Career Outcomes
Professions
Accountant
Auditor
Brand manager
Business consultant
Business or venture analyst
Consultant
Economist
Employee relations manager
Finance manager
Finance manager
Forensic accountant
Management consultant
Operations manager
Product manager
Recruitment manager
Risk management specialist
Stockbroker
Superannuation adviser or analyst
Taxation specialist
Employers
Accounting firms
Banks and financial institutions
Business analysis firms
Consulting firms
Government agencies and departments
Human resource consultancies
Management consulting firms
Market research firms
Marketing and public relations firms
Multinational corporations
Private and public-sector organisations
Stockbroking and investment companies
Superannuation and insurance firms
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.
