Program Overview
The Practising Accounting at Swinburne University of Technology is a Master programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Practising Accounting programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 24,970 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 24,400 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Practising Accounting programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- ACC60005 Accounting Principles
- ACC60006 Accounting Information Systems
- FIN60003 Business Modelling and Analysis
- LAW60003 Corporations and Contract Law
- BUS80003 Research Methodology OR FIN80002 Business and Entity Valuations
- FIN80005 Corporate Financial Management
- ACC80006 Financial Reporting
- ACC80008 Managerial Accounting
- ECO80001 Economics*
- ACC80003 Company Auditing*
- ACC80005 Financial Accounting Theory*
- ACC80012 Taxation Principles and Planning*
- Plus the following specialist units (12.5 credit points each):
- FIN80018 Derivatives and Risk Management*
- FIN80020 Financial Planning*
- ACC80011 Strategic Cost Management*
- FIN80004 Capital Markets*
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
This course is for students who do not have a recognised bachelor degree. Applicants are required to have significant, relevant professional experience as assessed by the course co-ordinator, preferably in accounting-related employment.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 24,970 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 24,400 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 24,970 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 24,400 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Swinburne University of Technology directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne University of Technology
Hawthorn, Australia
Swinburne University of Technology is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
