Master of Business Administration Advanced (Accounting)

About the course

UOW’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) Advanced develops responsible, strategic leaders through applied learning and industry-relevant projects. You build advanced management capability while specialising in an area such as Accounting, and study alongside a diverse cohort. The program is delivered on campus with trimester intakes and can be completed full-time in two years (or part-time equivalent) in business and commerce at master’s level. The programme strengthens financial analysis, governance, audit, and investment decision-making for professional finance careers.

Career outcome

Graduates may progress into senior management and leadership roles across corporate, government and not-for-profit sectors, applying strategic thinking, ethical leadership and advanced business skills. The Accounting specialisation can support pathways into finance and accounting-focused leadership positions, alongside broader roles such as project or operations manager, business consultant, and strategy lead. This is a master’s level qualification focused on advanced business and commerce careers.

Living Costs in Wollongong**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 16 - 21	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,452 - 1,921	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,188 - 1,572
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 7	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 242 - 320

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)