Program Overview
The Professional Accounting at University of South Australia 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 Professional 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 31,700 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; AUD 27,000 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Adelaide, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Professional 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
- People, Organisations and Leadership
- Marketing Management
- Accounting for Management
- Economic Principles for Business
- Research for Business Decision Making
- Information and Systems for Competitive Advantage
- Management Accounting
- Corporate Finance
- Advanced Accounting
- Commercial Law
- Auditing Principles
- Contemporary Issues in Accounting
- Taxation
- Financial Accounting
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants are required to have one of the following:
- A completed bachelor degree* from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent; or
- A completed graduate diploma* from a recognised higher education institution*; or
- A completed graduate certificate* from a recognised higher education institution*.
* Normally applicants who have completed a degree with a grade point average of 4 or better will be eligible for entry.\xc2\xa0
Applicants who have:
- completed a bachelor degree in a business discipline; or
- completed a bachelor degree which includes a major in business, commerce, marketing or management; or
- completed a graduate certificate in a business discipline,
are eligible to enter the program with 0.5 EFTSL (18 units) Advanced Standing and complete the program in 1.5 years of full time study or equivalent part time study.
English language entry requirements
International students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 31,700 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; AUD 27,000 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 31,700 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; AUD 27,000 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of South Australia 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 University of South Australia
University of South Australia
Adelaide, Australia
The University of South Australia (UniSA) was a public research university based in Adelaide, South Australia. Established in 1991, it was the successor of the former South Australian Institute of...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-02-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
