Accounting - B6038
Master's degree
Organisations of all shapes and sizes call on accounting professionals to help them make smarter and more sustainable decisions for the future. Their unique ability to unlock the power of relevant, insightful information is essential for making a positive impact.
If you’ve already started building your own accounting skills through work and study, this program is the ideal opportunity to elevate your expertise – and make an informed decision about how you can take your career further.
MAKE YOUR NEXT MOVE
Drawing on skills you’re developing in your work and study, the program will reshape the ways you think about accounting, research, data, financial analysis and more. You’ll build on critical skills across specialist fields of practice such as accounting information systems and financial accounting, forensic accounting, auditing and management accounting – whilst gaining the practical experience to turn insight into action.
ELEVATE YOUR EXPERTISE
In as little as one year, you’ll be equipped with a more specialised level of accounting expertise ready to draw on this crucial business discipline in the most up-to-date and innovative ways – and drive meaningful, sustainable change in organisations. The course also offers you a fast-track route to completing your professional recognition with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
Ready to bring your accounting expertise into even sharper focus?
At a glance
Course Details
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Duration |
1 or 1.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent), depending on prior qualifications and/or professional experience. See entry requirements. |
Start date |
First semester (February) and Second semester (July) |
Qualification |
Master of Accounting |
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
Qualifications
| Entry level 1: 72 points to complete Duration: 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time | An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with a major in accounting with at least a high credit (65%) average or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA). |
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| Entry level 2: 48 points to complete Duration: 1 years full-time, 2 years part-time |
An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with a major in accounting with at least a high credit (65%) average or equivalent GPA that meets the entry requirements of a professional accounting organisation*
OR an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with a major in accounting with at least a high credit (65%) average or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) and an Australian graduate certificate / honours degree (or equivalent)OR an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with a major in accounting and two years relevant professional experience**OR an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with a major in accounting and full membership of a professional accounting organisation* |
*Professional accounting organisations: Chartered Accountants Australia + New Zealand (CA ANZ) or CPA Australia or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) or a recognised equivalent professional accounting program.
**Applicants applying on the basis of work experience are required to provide a detailed curriculum vitae, outlining their employment history and professional experience.
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
The course structure and progression map can be viewed in the Handbook.
Partner with another course
Double degree courses allow you to study towards two different degrees at the same time, and graduate with two separate qualifications. And because a required subject in one course can count as an elective in the other, our double degrees take up to two years less than if you studied for the two degrees separately.
Making the application
Future students
Current Monash students
You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process. You may apply mid-year for available courses however consideration will be given as to whether you will be able to follow your course progression.
Please note that if you apply for a course transfer, you should still enrol in your current course as if you were continuing so as not to jeopardise your enrolment in the Faculty if your transfer application is unsuccessful. More about Course Transfer.
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
Full fee
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2026 are:
A$38,000
Fee assistance
As a full fee-paying student, you may be eligible to apply for the optional FEE-HELP to assist you to pay all or part of your tuition fees.
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other costs and fees
For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.