Master of Accounting and Financial Management
Overview
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.
Broaden your career opportunities with our two-year Master of Accounting and Financial Management. This course is a pathway to a professional accounting qualification if you haven't completed an undergraduate degree in accounting and financial management. You can build on your studies in engineering, medicine, science or the arts to work in key areas of management and finance.
La Trobe is one of the top three business and economics research universities in Victoria. We have close association with CPA Australia and CAANZ.
Senior business people regularly present guest lectures, giving you real-world context and opportunities to network with people in your field.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
An Australian Bachelor's degree in any discipline or an approved equivalent qualification. Admission may be granted to applicants without an undergraduate degree but with five or more years of relevant work experience. In making an offer to an applicant, the university may give consideration to a range of factors including English proficiency, academic record and employment experience.
NB: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Career outcomes
By adding this Master's qualification to your existing degree, you'll be able to move into business and management roles in a range of fields, from health and sports management and construction and engineering to working in community and arts organisations. This degree equips you for careers in: - Business management - Financial forecasting - Money markets - Auditing. It also prepares you for roles as a/an: - Investment analyst - Export adviser - Business consultant - Portfolio manager - Investment strategist.
Professional recognition
The Master of Accounting and Financial Management is accredited by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). Students are required to complete specific subjects in order to graduate with the CAANZ accredited qualification, please refer to the Handbook for further details. Professional registration may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.
Graduates of the Master of Accounting and Financial Management may also apply for membership with Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.
Fees and costs
Course fees
28,000 per 120 credit points.
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for both current and future students. Find out what La Trobe scholarship opportunities might be available to you.
How to apply
Applications for Summer Semester 2018 will open later this year.
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Additional information
See Student Handbook for more details
The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses. For detailed information please select the relevant campus: