Master of Professional Accounting

James Cook University

Australia, Townsville

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James Cook University

Australia , Townsville

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

081135C

Campuses

Brisbane

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines25-Jan-2026

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 39,148 / year

Next Intake 25-Jan-2026

Master of Professional Accounting

About

Focus on essential areas of accounting including management, corporate finance, auditing, business and taxation law, data analysis, and economics for sustainability. Explore introductory and advanced issues in accounting and demonstrate your understanding through an applied research project.

Understand both historical and contemporary perspectives and evaluate social and environmental practices. Make recommendations and give informed advice with confidence. Develop your professional judgement to work independently and with integrity.

Master of Professional Accounting graduates are highly-skilled professionals who lead successful careers in finance.

Consult the handbook for further information.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

AQF level 7 bachelor degree in non-accounting discipline; or equivalent

English language requirements

Band 2

If your native language is not English, you must meet the minimum English language requirements for this course.

English Program Requirements

International students must attain an IELTS Academic with an average level of 7.5 or more, across the four components of listening, speaking, reading and writing; no score below level 7.0 in any of these components; and a score of 8.0 or more in the components of speaking and listening. Internationally schooled applicants may also be required to meet this requirement.

English competency requirements may also be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

Bachelor degree or master degree from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the USA, or
Undergraduate degree taught in English from a South African University.

Career

JCU Accounting graduates have an in-depth knowledge of accounting and highly-developed professional judgement and reasoning skills.

Graduates pursue job opportunities in the public and private sector.

Work as an accountant across a variety of contexts. Successful completion of all accredited subjects fulfils the academic entry requirements for the professional accounting bodies Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).