Master of Professional Accounting - Master of Business Administration

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

055156C

Campuses

Cairns

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 - Master of Business Administration

About

Cover key areas in accounting and finance while gaining valuable skills in strategy and leadership.

Apply your complementary knowledge in accounting and business administration to deliver creative solutions in your workplace. Develop your professional judgement with a strong understanding of two prominent disciplines.

Learn how to relate advanced accounting knowledge to business practices, including auditing, finance, economics, and commercial, corporation, and taxation law. Demonstrate your synthesis of knowledge with an applied research project.

Consult the handbook for further information.
Additional information

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a business discipline other than accounting from this or another University; or Other qualifications and/or experience recognised by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Academy as equivalent to the above *Business disciplines: marketing, management, commerce, human resource management, economics, tourism and hospitality, or other disciplines where students will have completed study relating to organisational behaviour, business, strategy, marketing, economics, communication and people management.

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 and Business Administration graduates have a valuable skillset and pursue leading careers in finance and business.

Graduates pursue careers in both accounting and business administration.

You could find employment in both the public and private sectors, providing valuable insights into finance and economics.

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).