Master of Management (Accounting and Finance)

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

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Learn from experts. Hear from industry-leaders in guest lectures and learn from experts with international accounting and finance research profiles.

1. Build a strong foundation. You’ll build a strong foundation in accounting and finance, preparing you for more specialist studies.

2. 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.

3. Industry in the classroom: We have regular guest lectures by industry professionals and also offer opportunities to network with professional bodies and our alumni.

4. 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).

Students at Melbourne Business School (MBS) can access a wide range of support.

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

“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)