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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Accounting (Coursework)

Course code: #C000061C

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Accounting (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $43,200 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    091741J

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 05-February-2024 2024-02-05
Winter-July 08-July-2024 2024-07-08
Fall-February 05-February-2025 2025-02-05
Winter-July 08-July-2025 2025-07-08

Overview

Master of Accounting

Qualified professional accountants are critical to the success of all businesses and organisations. 

With specialised knowledge, professional accountants can apply their skills broadly in the increasingly dynamic and global accounting environment.

The prestigious Master of Accounting at Macquarie 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

  • Gain essential financial and management accounting knowledge
  • Develop your research skills and practice
  • Develop higher-level skills that employers value
  • Learn from highly qualified and experienced lecturers

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$55,824

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,920
Accommodation 1 bed room $12,624
Tuition 1 person $43,200

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Certified copies of Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Certified copies of award certificates or completion certificates from previously completed studies
  • Certified copies of Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Certified copy of Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

83
12
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

58
52
listening
52
writing
52
speaking
52
reading

Cambridge

180
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Duolingo overall 115 with no band less than 110*

*Duolingo English Test (DET) is accepted as a COVID measure for applicants from mainland China only up until 30 November 2023.

The following online English tests are no longer recognised as of 1 May 2023:

  • IELTS Indicator / IELTS Online
  • TOEFL iBT Home Edition
  • PTE Academic Online

Students who do not meet the English language requirements but are otherwise eligible for a program of study may be issued an offer that includes an English preparation program at the Macquarie University English Language Center (i.e., a packaged offer). 

International students with a packaged offer can apply for a single student visa covering their English preparation program and course of study at Macquarie University.

Entry Requirement  (Overall)Number of estimated weeks to reach required IELTS score (Overall)
IELTSTOEFL iBT

Pearson

(PTE)

5.56.06.57.07.5
4.0443030-4040-5050+50+50+
4.5523520-3030-4040-5050+50+
5.0604110-2020-3030-4040-5050+
5.566491-1010-2020-3030-4040-50
6.07350 1-1010-2020-3030-40
6.58358  1-1010-2020-30
7.010065   1-1010-20

Academic background and requirement

2 years:

  • AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent

1.5 years:

  • AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent or
  • AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent, and a minimum of two years relevant approved work experience, professional certification, or other recognised prior learning

Related fields for prior qualifications

A degree covering study in accounting, business and corporations law, economics and finance, such as a degree in Accounting, Actuarial Studies, Banking, Business, Commerce, Economics, Finance, Hospitality Management, Insurance, International Business, Management, Marketing, Supply Chain, Valuation

Relevant experience

Professional role with financial responsibilities in fields such as accounting, finance, business or commerce with technical or specialist skills related to accounting.

Assumed knowledge

None.

Recommended studies

None.

 

China:  60%

India:   50%

 

Masters qualifying programs

The programs will equip you with the necessary digital, information and academic literacies and the numeracy skills required for postgraduate studies in Australia.

Upon completing your chosen program, you can articulate into a range of master's degrees in the Macquarie Business School and the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

Career opportunities

  • Accountant
  • Auditor
  • Banking and finance manager
  • Business or venture analyst
  • Consultant
  • Forensic accountant
  • Insurance specialist
  • Risk management specialist
  • Stockbroker
  • Superannuation adviser or analyst
  • Taxation specialist

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