Master of Management (Accounting)
Overview
The Master of Management (Accounting) equips you with the skills and knowledge necessary for entry into the accounting profession. It provides foundation training in the key areas of accounting, economics, management, auditing and information systems; helping you to become the strategic advisor and business partner that is expected of today's accountants.
Designed for recent graduates from any discipline, and those early in their business careers, it does not require prior business training or preparation.
All Master of Management students are required to attend the Master of Management Pre-Semester Program, a free week-long academic orientation program that will help you develop essential study and professional skills, and familiarise yourself with the University's facilities.
Program structure
Subjects
- 16 semester-length subjects (four foundation, ten core and two elective)
Four foundation subjects:
Financial Decision Making
Managerial Economics
Quantitative Methods for Business
Organisational FundamentalsTen compulsory subjects:
Accounting for Decision Making
Corporate Financial Policy
Information Processes and Control
Strategic Cost Management
Legal Issues for Accountants
Corporate Reporting
Strategic Performance Management
Financial Accounting
Auditing and Assurance Services
Taxation for Business Decision MakingTwo electives:
Two free electives to be taken from the Master of Management elective subject listing.The elective subjects for Master of Management programs can be chosen from any subjects taught within the MMgt programs. The number of electives you may choose varies with each program. Selection of electives is subject to approval by the Program Director and meeting any prerequisite requirements and other conditions for the subject.
Duration
- Two years full-time or four years part-time
How you will benefit
Graduates of the program satisfy the educational requirements of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia (ICAA) and the Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA) Australia (accreditation pending).
On successful completion of the Master of Management (Accounting), you will be able to:
- Analyse and evaluate evidence in management decision-making
- Understand the fundamental principles involved in managing markets and organisations
- Identify critical success factors in business
- Apply theories to the development of plans and strategies
- Use models, techniques, principles and data to solve problems
- Communicate clearly to peers and the wider community.
Career outcomes include roles in:
- Public practice
- Management consulting firms
- Banks and financial services firms
- Government.
Minimum entry requirements
- An undergraduate degree in any discipline, or equivalent
- A minimum score of 550 in the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)
- A personal statement
- The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and may call for referee reports or employer references to elucidate any of the matters referred to above.
English language requirements
Please see the English language requirements in the admissions section.
Exit points
If you are unable or choose not to continue with your studies, you may be eligible to be awarded the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Management.
More information
- How and when to apply
- Scholarships
- Fees
- Download the Melbourne GSM 2009 Prospectus (PDF 7458 Kb)
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