SpecialisationPostgraduate

ACCT-PSPEC Accounting

Faculty of Business and Economics

Accounting (ACCT-PSPEC) is a specialisation worth 96 credit points, listing 16 units, taught at Caulfield. It is offered in 1 course: Master of Commerce.

Credit points: 96
Units: 16
Campus: Caulfield
Offered in: 1 course

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Overview

Accounting prepares future scholars for graduate research by instilling deep theoretical and methodological mastery of contemporary financial reporting, auditing, and management control systems. Through this specialisation, you will master advanced qualitative and quantitative methodologies, designing and executing academically rigorous research projects. You will sharpen your critical thinking, academic communication, and global perspective on emerging corporate issues, alongside the ethical use of digital systems and AI for data synthesis. This specialisation equips you with the specialised insights and capabilities necessary to thrive in academic doctoral programs, economic policy institutes, and high-level strategic advisory roles.

Availability
Accounting is listed in B6023 Master of Commerce at Caulfield as a postgraduate specialisation.

Structure

Rules

You must complete 96 credit points comprising;
- 48 credit points of Core research studies; and
- 48 credit points of Advanced research studies.

Part A. Core research studies48 credit points

You must complete the following units

Part B. Advanced research studies48 credit points

You must complete 48 credit points comprising:
- the following five units (30 credit points); and
- one Specified research methods unit (6 credit points); and
- 12 credit points of Advanced research studies electives.

Specified research methods

6 credit points

You must complete one of the following units

Advanced research studies electives

12 credit points

You must complete 12 credit points of electives at Level 5 as approved by the Course director. Electives may be chosen from:

- Units not already completed from the Specified research methods electives above;
- ACX5800 Accounting for climate change or ACX5900 Accounting for sustainability;
- The list of recommended units below;

Note: If you wish to take Level 5 elective units that are not included in the suggested list, you should seek prior approval from the Master of Commerce Coordinator.

Courses that offer it

B6023Area of studyMaster of CommerceNo reviews yet

Notes

Please note that this Area of Study was previously coded as ACCNTGPG01.

Common questions

Which courses offer Accounting?

1 course in 2027: Master of Commerce.

What units are in Accounting?

It lists 16 units, including ACF5401, ACF5402, ACX4000, ACX4019, ACX4020, ACX4070, ACX4090 and BEX5104. The structure above shows which are required and which you choose.

Specialisation details

Type: Specialisation
Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points: 96

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics
Handbook years: 2027