Master of Management (Accounting and Finance)
Course code: MC-MGMTAFN
March, July
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available
Access Melbourne is available
March, July
AUD $60,992 (2026 indicative first year fee)
IELTS 6.5: with no band less than 6.0
Course overview
Overview
Develop expertise across two disciplines
Prepare for a career spanning accounting and finance with a Master of Management (Accounting and Finance) at Melbourne Business School. Cover two disciplines and graduate ready for a diverse career spanning a wide range of roles. Build foundational and advanced knowledge in both fields, while also developing practical skills and experience through industry exposure. You’ll graduate with a comprehensive and highly sought-after skillset.
Key features
- Dual accreditation. Meet the requirements to register as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and cover at least 70% of program partner requirements for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) accreditation.
- Road test your new skills in industry. Complete a consulting subject in Australia or overseas to solve a real company problem over 10 days with other students. And undertake an internship to build skills, connections, and experience.
- Learn from experts. Hear from industry-leaders in guest lectures and learn from experts with international accounting and finance research profiles.
Why study accounting and finance at Melbourne?
- Build a strong foundation. You’ll build a strong foundation in accounting and finance, preparing you for more specialist studies.
- Explore your interests: You can take an internship or one of our Practicum subjects to test your skills on real-world consulting projects in Australia and destinations like Paris, London and Shanghai.
- Industry in the classroom: We have regular guest lectures by industry professionals and also offer opportunities to network with professional bodies and our alumni.
- Learn from the best. Join world-leading researchers and academics - we’re consistently ranked among the world's top universities for Accounting and Finance (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).
Student support
Students at Melbourne Business School (MBS) can access a wide range of support.
- Careers Skills Development Program. Access this business-specific program for services like mentoring and workshops on skills such as effective networking and writing a great CV.
- Student clubs. Extend your learning, build new connections, and make lifelong friends by joining a faculty club. Contribute to the community with clubs like Global Consulting Group, offering pro-bono consulting for charities and not-for-profits.
- Case competitions and start-up pitches. Develop real business solutions in a tight timeframe at the MBS Case Competition or make your pitch in our startup competition.
What students say
“On top of academic learning, I have been able to develop soft skills such as presenting, problem-solving mechanisms, ability to pay attention to detail, and research aptitude."
- Manela Gunawardena, Master of Management (Accounting and Finance)