Master of Accounting and Finance

What you will study

Students must complete 96 units comprising:

• 84 units for all core courses.
• 12 units for electives.

Each course is worth six units.

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

• A completed bachelor's (AQF level 7) or bachelor's honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR
• A completed nested or related graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher, or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Adelaide University is committed to recognising the contribution of students’ prior learning towards their program requirements.

Credit may be granted for formal, informal and non-formal learning, with guidance on eligibility provided to prospective students in a clear, transparent and publicly available credit framework.

Credit determinations will be:

• Evidence-based, equitable and transparent.
• Academically sound.
• Applied consistently, fairly and subject to review.

Credit will be granted for prior learning that is relevant and equivalent to the learning required for the courses for which credit is sought.

Credit will only be granted if it:

• Maintains the credibility and integrity of the program for which credit is sought.
• Does not contravene the conditions of the program’s professional accreditation.
• Does not disadvantage the student’s ability to achieve the expected course or program learning outcomes.

For more information, contact the university or visit its website.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

• You’ll build a rounded and in-depth understanding of key business, accounting and finance principles.
• You’ll be introduced to business fundamentals with courses on analytical tools for business and introductory economic principles, accounting concepts and finance principles.
• You’ll also explore topics on accounting information systems and processes, financial reporting, equity valuation and the market operations and management of risk in relation to fixed income securities.

Career outcomes

Your Master of Accounting and Finance will prepare you for a career as an accountant or finance professional. This may involve working in a large accounting and advisory firm or you could be an investment banker, helping companies and governments raise money through stocks and bonds. Alternatively, you might be a business intelligence analyst, supporting businesses to make better decisions.

Other potential careers include:

• Data Scientist
• Financial Analyst
• Financial Controller
• Accountant
• Auditor
• Financial Planner
• Property Developer
• Property Manager
• Stockbroker
• Tax Consultant

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative annual fee in 2026: $43,100 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Fee-paying programs require the full tuition fees for your study, which can be deferred partly or in full to a FEE-HELP loan. Where the duration of the program is less than one year, the total cost of the program is displayed.

A student’s fee may vary depending on:

• The number of courses studied per term.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• Choice of courses.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.