Master of Commerce (Accounting)
A specialized master's programme serving as the foundational years of a five-year doctoral track in Accounting.
Best for:Best for high-achieving students with a quantitative background aiming for a career in academic accounting research.
Overview
The Master of Commerce (Accounting) at the University of Melbourne is a specialized coursework degree designed specifically for students intending to pursue a doctoral path. It functions as the first two years of a comprehensive five-year PhD programme in Accounting. Applicants are expected to demonstrate strong quantitative academic performance and a clear research intent. This programme provides the rigorous academic preparation required for advanced doctoral-level research in the field.
What you'll do
- Complete advanced coursework in accounting and related quantitative disciplines.
- Develop foundational research skills necessary for doctoral-level inquiry.
- Maintain high academic standards to progress into the doctoral phase of the programme.
- Engage with faculty research and academic seminars.
Requirements
Degree required: Four-year undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related quantitative discipline.
Degree offered: Master of Commerce
Language: English proficiency as required by the University of Melbourne for international students.
Instruction: English
- Strong quantitative background in accounting, finance, or economics.
- Minimum weighted average mark of 75% (H2A) or equivalent.
- Valid GMAT or GRE test scores (unless exempt).
- Ability to articulate research interests in a personal statement.
- Must be pursuing the doctoral programme track.
- Must meet the University of Melbourne's academic equivalence standards.
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How to apply
Applicants must submit a personal statement of up to 1,000 words outlining their motivation for the course. Additionally, candidates must provide GMAT or GRE scores and academic referee reports, unless they have graduated from the University of Melbourne within the last five years.
- Personal statement
- GMAT or GRE test scores
- Academic referee reports
- Academic transcripts
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