Master of Business (Professional Accounting)

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00213J

Accountants are in strong demand, as all businesses use accounting information to make decisions. Professional qualifications in accounting (such as Chartered Accountant or CPA) are highly regarded and recognised around the world. Graduates of this course meet the academic requirements for entry into the professional programs offered by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and the Institute of Public Accountants. You will develop technical skills and use relevant technologies to present and interpret information to make better business decisions. Exercising skills in critical thinking, reflection, analysis and judgement, you will solve real world problems in complex accounting and global business contexts. Working individually and in groups, you will become experienced in professionally and effectively communicating accounting knowledge and advice to diverse audiences.

Structure

The Master of Business is designed in three blocks of study: 1. Foundation studies (48 credit points), 2. Discipline studies (96 credit points), 3. Complementary studies (48 credit points)

Standard entry requirements

• 2 year program - You must have a recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale). 1.5 year program - You must have: a recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in business or a related discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale)
• Or a recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale) followed by at least seven years full-time (or equivalent) work experience in business or a related discipline.

Study information

Master of Applied Accounting and Master of Financial Management

The Australian National University (ANU)

Master of Accounting

Macquarie University

Bachelor of Business

Melbourne Institute of Technology (MIT)

Master of Professional Accounting

University of Canberra

Bachelor of Business

University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC)

Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC)