Master of Laws and Master of Accounting
Master of Laws and Master of Accounting
Summary The Master of Laws will simultaneously extend your legal research, and your practical legal skills and knowledge to an advanced level. It offers you the flexibility to focus on a particular area of law, such as environmental law, international law, human rights law or business law, or to choose…
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Summary
The Master of Laws will simultaneously extend your legal research, and your practical legal skills and knowledge to an advanced level. It offers you the flexibility to focus on a particular area of law, such as environmental law, international law, human rights law or business law, or to choose a broader program of study covering a variety of legal areas. You’ll gain the skills to think critically and respond flexibly by applying your research and practical skills to the wide range of potential issues you may confront in your career. The prestigious Master of Accounting will enable you to obtain a university qualification that satisfies the accreditation requirements to commence the professional papers offered by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). In addition, you’ll complete advanced units in financial and management accounting, management control systems, information systems, business ethics and taxation to prepare you for a wide range of accounting roles.
Key features
Learn from academic experts across a range of areas
Learn from experienced legal practitioners who are actively engaged in research on contemporary legal issues. Continue to work full-time while you study
Study on-campus or online with brief intensive on-campus sessions. Develop higher-level skills that employers value
Learn how to lead people, adapt to changing circumstances, innovate, communicate clearly and effectively, and manage diversity. Learn from highly qualified and experienced lecturers
Learn from teachers who have first-hand experience with the CPA and CA programs, and who consult to CA ANZ and CPA Australia.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Auditor
Banking and finance manager
Barrister or solicitor
Business executive
Business or venture analyst
Community advocate
Consultant
Diplomat
Entrepreneur
Forensic accountant
In-house counsel
Insurance specialist
Lobbyist
Policy adviser
Politician
Risk management specialist
Stockbroker
Superannuation adviser or analyst
Taxation specialist
Employers
Accounting firms
Banks and financial institutions
Commercial organisations
Consulting firms
Consumer goods manufacturers and retail firms
Diplomatic and consular agencies
Educational institutions
Government agencies and departments
Legal service providers
NGOs
Public service
Regulatory authorities
Start-ups
Superannuation and insurance firms
Universities
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.
