Why study accounting at Melbourne Business School?

1. Master the technology you’ll be using in the workplace: Learn through simulations and data analysis with the most recent applied software such as SAP that is used by leading firms globally.
2. Engage with industry in class: Our subjects like Assurance Practices include regular guest lectures by industry experts including the Big 4 and our renowned academics also have strong links with the professional bodies of our accredited programs.
3. Test your skills in industry: Our Practicum subjects offer you the opportunity to test your skills on real-world consulting projects in Australia and destinations like Paris, London and Shanghai.
4. Leading reputation and global network: Melbourne is consistently ranked among the world's top universities for Accounting and Finance and the Faculty has over 60,000 alumni in over 100 countries ensuring that you join a valuable network of peers from all business disciplines right from day one.

What is it about?

Accounting and performance information is a key driver of business decision-making. Accounting professionals today need to be leaders in technology, data analysis and accounting systems to develop and communicate fundamental insights that add value to firms and organisations. The skills that you will learn in the Master of Management (Accounting) include applied software skills and the latest data analysis techniques to enable identification of the key drivers of business profitability.

The specialist skills that you will develop in the Master of Management (Accounting) include:

• Business technology to capture, store and visualise data
• Preparation of financial and business reports using applied software
• Financial statement analysis including the use of data analytics
• Strategic cost consulting and management for industry
• Reporting and analysis tools to effectively manage businesses
• Assurance and risk assessment

200 Point Program

The Master of Management (Accounting) 16 subject program consists of:

• 5 foundation subjects (4 foundation subjects to be completed in the first semester of study and 1 constrained-choice foundation subject to be completed in the second semester of study)
• 9 discipline core subjects
• 1 general electives (chosen from the Master of Management list of electives)
• 1 capstone subject (completed in the final semester of study)

150 Point Program

The Master of Management (Accounting) 12 subject program consists of:

• 1 foundation subject (completed in the first semester of study)
• 9 discipline core subjects
• 1 general electives (chosen from the Master of Management list of electives)
• 1 capstone subject (completed in the final semester of study)

You will leave the degree with a number of essential skills, including the ability to:

• Obtain, analyse, synthesise and evaluate evidence in management decision making in an area of commerce specialisation
• Apply strategic and critical thinking in relation to business and commerce related issues and in developing solutions to problems in organisations and in society
• Be an effective decision maker in business and commerce

Melbourne Business School students are also offered the opportunity to develop their employability skills through our Skills Workshops.

Professional accreditation

This degree is accredited by CPA Australia and the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).

Successful completion of the Master of Management (Accounting) prepares students to apply for entry to the following professional studies programs:

• Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)
• Certified Practising Accountant (CPA)

Entry requirements for the 200 point program Have completed an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline Entry requirements for the 150 point program Have completed an undergr

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