Professional Accounting and Business Law - B6015
Master's degree/Master's degree
In this double degree, you will develop your knowledge and expertise in accounting and develop the skills to address the wide range of legal issues that arise in contemporary business. You have the opportunity to focus on specific fields of accounting practice, including accounting information systems, financial accounting, forensic accounting, auditing and management accounting, alongside study of the legal environment and its impact on business practice in corporate governance, financial regulation, Asian and international business, human resources and workplace relations, marketing and taxation.
The course is designed for non-law and non-accounting graduates and for those who need specialist legal knowledge in their roles, such as those in regulatory, compliance or risk-management positions, who want to combine this knowledge with an advanced accounting qualification.
The course is taught by a team of qualified academic staff, and includes guest lectures and workshops from industry experts and leading practitioners, to ensure your knowledge reflects current practice.
To understand the course structure, please refer to the table below. For comprehensive unit information, click on the Course Handbook button.
A Master of Professional Accounting and Business Law will make you a good candidate for a wide variety of business positions, including more specialist roles in compliance, risk management, regulation, auditing and financial accounting.
At a glance
Course Details
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Start date |
First Semester (February), Second Semester (July) |
Qualification |
Master of Business Law, Master of Professional Accounting |
Please select a specialisation for more details:
"The double degree gave me an optimal career pathway once I graduated" - Joseph Ang (Master of Professional Accounting and Business Law"
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
Qualifications
An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent qualification with at least a credit (60%) average or an equivalent grade point average (GPA).
Applicants who have completed relevant discipline units* in an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) may be eligible for credit for advanced preparatory units on the basis of recognised prior learning (RPL).
*Relevant discipline units include: Finance, Commerce, Business, Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, Accounting, Humanities, Arts, Science, Social Science, Law.
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Double degree courses include all the features of the component degree courses, except that electives may be reduced or redirected.
Depending upon prior qualifications, students may receive credit for part of the course.
The Master of Professional Accounting and the Master of Business Law are each structured in three parts., In the double degree course you complete: Part A. Advanced preparatory and Part B. Mastery knowledge.
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 2025 are:
A$37,100
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.