Adelaide University
3 years full-time
Master accounting fundamentals and contemporary practices in a 100% online format. Designed for aspiring accountants seeking industry-aligned education with flexibility, this degree combines traditional accounting expertise with digital technology skills to prepare you for high-demand roles in a growing profession.
To be eligible, applicants must have achieved at least one of the following: completion of secondary education equivalent to South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), completion of Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher from a registered training organisation, or successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study in a higher education award program. International students must meet English language requirements (IELTS 6.5 overall or equivalent) and be studying online outside Australia or not requiring a student visa. Specific country-based entry requirements apply with varying qualification standards.
Year 1 covers foundational business principles including Accounting for Business, Financial Accounting 1, Business Law, Quantitative Methods for Business, Principles of Economics, Marketing Principles, and Business and Society. Year 2 builds accounting specialization with Financial Accounting 2, Management Accounting, Business Finance, Business Intelligence, Companies and Partnership Law, and Management and Organisation. Year 3 focuses on advanced accounting topics including Auditing Theory and Practice, Contemporary Issues in Accounting, Sustainability Accounting and Reporting, Taxation Law, and Strategic Financial Analysis. Students complete 114 core units and 30 elective units, with electives available in economics, tourism and hospitality, marketing, accounting, finance, and business disciplines.
Adelaide University partners with industry and peak professional bodies to ensure curriculum is industry-aligned and contemporary. The program is accredited by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and CPA Australia, with graduates eligible for professional membership. The 100% online delivery provides flexibility to fit your lifestyle while maintaining rigorous academic standards. With 24/7 tech support, seven-day-a-week academic assistance, and comprehensive student support services, Adelaide University ensures online learners receive dedicated guidance from day one to graduation. The degree is informed by world-class research in finance and accounting, combining traditional expertise with future-focused digital technology skills.
Nearly two million new professional jobs will be created by 2034, with accounting careers in the top three growth industries in Australia. As a management accountant, you'll support senior management in critical business decisions, prepare forecasts, budgets and risk analysis. As an auditor or risk consultant, you'll ensure operational integrity and compliance. In insolvency roles, you'll collaborate with stakeholders during financial distress and restructure underperforming businesses. With 50% of new roles in the next decade requiring a bachelor's degree or higher, Adelaide University accounting graduates can expect strong career prospects. The demand for accountants with regulatory compliance expertise, digital transformation skills, and 'green skills' in sustainable business practices is particularly high.
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