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AUD 53700

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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AUD 150

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Master of Commerce (Advanced) offers a pathway to PhD study specialising in accounting. Students with little background in accounting can still reach an advanced level of academic study. The program provides an advanced level of study in one or more accounting disciplines and requires the completion of research preparation coursework, and a research thesis in an accounting discipline.

The program is taught by research active academic staff. Students are exposed to professional and scholarly academic research in accounting, enhancing their academic competence. Students will also acquire research skills in accounting and will demonstrate the ability to undertake independent research.

 

Learning Outcomes

  • Integrate advanced theoretical and technical accounting knowledge in a business context, including issues in accounting research and research methods in accounting.
  • Exercise independent judgement to analyse and provide possible solutions to emerging and advanced accounting problems in complex contexts using where appropriate social, ethical, economic, regulatory, sustainability, governance and/or global perspectives.
  • Critically apply advanced theoretical, technical accounting knowledge and research-based skills to evaluate emerging and advanced accounting problems, and to conduct a research-based project.
  • Justify and communicate accounting ideas and theoretical issues to both specialists and non-specialists.
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 28 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Feb 2026

Closed

Jul 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    64 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    53700

    Tuition Fee
    (AUD)

    AUD 150

    Application Fee
    (AUD)

    29710 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    We also offer scholarships that support unique challenges and experiences and recognise leadership, like the Tuckwell Scholarship Program, the most generous and transformative undergraduate scholarship in Australia.


    ANU Chancellor’s International Scholarship

    The ANU Chancellor's International Scholarship offers an opportunity for students from around the world to access one of multiple scholarships available to undergraduate and postgraduate students. The scholarship is designed to attract a diverse range of high calibre international students to commence study at ANU.

    These scholarships are distributed into 9 categories with at least one category applicable for students from anywhere in the world. For a list of countries included in each category, see the reference document on this webpage.

    Note:

    • Applicants will be automatically assessed in the below 9 categories based on their citizenship.
    • Applicants will always be assessed first for the highest-value award for which they are eligible.
    Award Name Value
    Chancellor's International Scholarship - Undergraduate 25%
    Chancellor's International Scholarship - Postgraduate 25%
    Chancellor's International Scholarship - India 25%
    Chancellor's International Scholarship - Indonesia 25%
    Chancellor's International Scholarship - Vietnam 25%
    Chancellor's International Scholarship - South East Asia 25% or 50%
    Chancellor's International Scholarship - Europe, Central & South Americas 25% or 50%


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