Master of Commerce - Professional Accounting [Field of Study]

Develop specialist knowledge in applied finance, professional accounting and information systems to make confident decisions in your career. The Master of Commerce (24 units) has been designed to equip you with the know-how to move into senior management or financial roles with a highly regarded formal qualification. You?ll learn in a contemporary learning environment and gain practical experience by accessing our state-of-the-art Bloomberg Trading Room and by participating in the Student Managed Investment Fund project. You’ll also be encouraged to consider ethical behaviour in commerce and corporate social responsibility. As a master’s student, you can undertake 2 fields of study or additional research electives, which may provide a pathway to higher degrees by research. This program does not assume prior knowledge or training in the available fields of study. If you?ve studied in a related discipline, consider if each field of study will extend your expertise and support your career plans.

Courses allow students to develop the skills necessary to practice in the accounting profession. Students complete the field of study and use their electives to study the necessary prerequisites for associate membership of the key Australian accounting professional bodies: Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA) (Australia) and Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CAANZ). Graduates would expect to find employment in a diverse range of areas including accounting, management consultancies, auditing, taxation, investments and funds management.