Overview

Your future career starts at Melbourne

Graduate with the expertise to work in a broad range of careers including roles with Big 4 firms, consulting and professional service firms, smaller accounting firms, the finance sector, and the corporate sector more broadly.

Key career outcomes

1. Step into accounting. Graduate with the technical, analytical, and communication skills employers are looking for, ready to start your accountancy career.

2. Professional accreditation. You’ll be in a strong position to apply for entry to the professional studies programs with Australia and New Zealand’s accrediting bodies for accountants (CPA and CAANZ).

3. Practical skills. As well as specialist knowledge, you’ll graduate with industry insights and practical skills developed through work integrated learning opportunities.

Where can a Master of Management (Accounting) take you?

The Master of Management (Accounting) is a pathway to accounting roles across varied fields including:

• Corporate and consulting companies
• Not-for-profit organisations
• Education and research organisation
• Government

You will leave the degree with a number of essential skills, including the ability to:

1. Obtain, analyse, synthesise and evaluate evidence in management decision making in an area of commerce specialisation
2. Apply strategic and critical thinking in relation to business and commerce related issues and in developing solutions to problems in organisations and in society
3. Be an effective decision maker in business and commerce

Professional accreditation

This degree is accredited by CPA Australia and the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).

Successful completion of the Master of Management (Accounting) prepares students to apply for entry to the following professional studies programs:

• Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)
• Certified Practising Accountant (CPA)

Industry connections

Enjoy a range of opportunities to extend your professional networks while you study.

• Attend seminars and lectures from visiting global experts.

• Access mentoring opportunities with experienced industry professionals from our diverse network.

• Join the MBS Student Association and become part of a global network of business alumni.

Career support

MBS Career Services provide a full range of support to build your personal skills, create a professional network, and elevate your career options. You’ll learn how to effectively develop the confidence to land your first job when you graduate:

• Regular coaching sessions
• Industry events
• Resume reviews
• LinkedIn training
• Mock interviews

Melbourne Business School students are also offered the opportunity to develop their employability skills through our Skills Workshops.

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