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Master of Business Administration (Accounting & Finance)

 

JCU Degree Code: 25204
CRICOS Code: 055159M
Duration: 16 months 
Fast Track Option: 12 months
Intake: March, July, November
Campus: Brisbane
Total No. of Subjects: 12

Overview

The Master of Business Administration continues to be recognised as the premier management and business administration qualification. 

The Accounting & Finance major suits managers requiring financial management skills using modern industry standard accounting accounting practices.

The degree has global currency and provides its holders with a distinct advantage in both national and international labour markets.

A Graduate Certificate and a Graduate Diploma of Business Administration are available to students seeking shorter courses in business administration, or for those who wish to progress to an MBA incrementally. 


Career Opportunities

A JCU MBA offers a wide variety of career opportunities in both the private, public and government sectors of the global economy.  The knowledge, expertise and skills developed in this MBA program prepares students for managerial positions in many industries and organisations.


Professional Recognition

JCU is currently accrediting its MBA program with the Association of MBAs (AMBA), which is a major international accreditation organisation based in London in the United Kingdom.  Many of the world’s leading MBA courses are accredited with AMBA.

Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Management.


Course Structure

JCU’s MBA (Accounting & Finance) equips students with the necessary interdisciplinary knowledge for undertaking integrated analysis of fundamental business and management scenarios.  This is achieved through undertaking a series of core and advanced business administration subjects.

SUBJECTS – To take all 5
CO5117      Introduction to Accounting
CO5103      Strategic Financial & Resource
Management
CO5109      Corporate Finance
CO5122      Accounting for Corporations
CO5123      Advanced Issues in Accounting

 
Plus take any 7 of
LB5002 Data Management & IT
LB5003 Economics for Managers
LB5004 Business & the Law
LB5201 Business: A Global Perspective
LB5202 Marketing & Innovation
LB5204 Globalisation, Governance & the State
LB5205 Human Relations in the Workplace
LB5203 Sustainable Enterprise
LB5206 Competitive Strategy
LB5207 Entrepreneurship
LB5208 Leadership in
LB5210 Independent Studies (Internship)

Internship Option

In the final trimester, students may choose to take up the Industry Internship as an alternative to a classroom based subject.

English Language Entry Requirements

You must provide evidence of English proficiency if English is not your first language.
  • IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.0, with a minimum score of at least 5.5 in each component.
  • TOEFL:  A minimum score of 550, with a Test of Written English score of at least 4.0; or a computer-based score of 213 with an essay rating of at least 4.0; or an internet-based score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 19.
  • Alternative pathways that provide evidence of equivalent levels of English
  • Results must be less than two years old at the time of application.
Academic Entry Qualifications

An undergraduate degree in any discipline or other qualifications deemed equivalent; or evidence of professional experience that meets the approval of the Head of School or Faculty. Qualifications deemed not quite equal to an Australian degree may give entry to Postgraduate Qualifying Program (PQP) and then to MBA.

Advanced Standing Credit

JCUB recognises advanced standing credit for equivalent studies at an equivalent level from Australian or overseas universities.  The credit is determined after receipt of application.

Subjects successfully completed for the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma of Business Administration can be credited towards the Master of Business Administration.