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The Master of Accounting enables students to develop core accounting skills alongside critical thinking and analytical capabilities. The program is suitable for students with limited or no prior accounting background, offering courses that meet the entry requirements of the Australian accounting professional bodies. Students who require additional study to gain professional recognition can complete the necessary courses within the program structure. Those with prior accounting studies will undertake more advanced coursework tailored to their background. The program is taught by research-active academic staff, and students are exposed to both professional practice and scholarly research in accounting, enhancing their academic and professional competence.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Accounting and Finance
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Accounting enables students to develop core accounting skills alongside critical thinking and analytical capabilities. The program is suitable for students with limited or no prior accounting background, offering courses that meet the entry requirements of the Australian accounting professional bodies. Students who require additional study to gain professional recognition can complete the necessary courses within the program structure. Those with prior accounting studies will undertake more advanced coursework tailored to their background. The program is taught by research-active academic staff, and students are exposed to both professional practice and scholarly research in accounting, enhancing their academic and professional competence.
Admission Requirements
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Applicants must present one of the following:
a Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0
an ANU Graduate Certificate of Accounting with a minimum GPA of 4.5/7.0
a minimum of 10 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program
The GPA for a Bachelor program will be calculated from (i) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades and/or (ii) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades other than those from the last semester (or equivalent study period) of the Bachelor degree. The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission.
15 May 2026
2 Years
Feb
Jul
Tuition fees
International
56,120 AUD
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Master of Accounting
Acton Campus, Canberra, Australia
24 monthsProgramme duration
56,120 AUDTuition Fee/year
15 May, 2026Application Deadline
Accounting and FinanceMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Accounting and Finance
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Accounting enables students to develop core accounting skills alongside critical thinking and analytical capabilities. The program is suitable for students with limited or no prior accounting background, offering courses that meet the entry requirements of the Australian accounting professional bodies. Students who require additional study to gain professional recognition can complete the necessary courses within the program structure. Those with prior accounting studies will undertake more advanced coursework tailored to their background. The program is taught by research-active academic staff, and students are exposed to both professional practice and scholarly research in accounting, enhancing their academic and professional competence.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Accounting and Finance
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Accounting enables students to develop core accounting skills alongside critical thinking and analytical capabilities. The program is suitable for students with limited or no prior accounting background, offering courses that meet the entry requirements of the Australian accounting professional bodies. Students who require additional study to gain professional recognition can complete the necessary courses within the program structure. Those with prior accounting studies will undertake more advanced coursework tailored to their background. The program is taught by research-active academic staff, and students are exposed to both professional practice and scholarly research in accounting, enhancing their academic and professional competence.
Admission Requirements
The GPA for a Bachelor program will be calculated from (i) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades and/or (ii) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades other than those from the last semester (or equivalent study period) of the Bachelor degree. The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission.
Tuition fees
International
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