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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
Accounting graduates are in high demand in Australia’s fastest growing state, Queensland, and enjoy a wide range of employment opportunities in the public and private sector including: public accounting practice; auditing; financial analysis; financial and management accounting; management consulting; banking; stockbroking; systems support and analysis; taxation and financial advising.
Career Opportunities
The MPA is designed to provide students from non-accounting background with the skills to operate as professional accountants in the 21st century. Accounting is a vital function within all organisations and provides the key financial information that enables private and public sector organisations to make economic decisions and plan their activities effectively.
Professional Recognition
Graduates of this program are fully eligible for associate membership of CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. To become a Certified Practising Accountant, graduates must complete an additional CPA Australia program.
Course Structure
The course provides training in the key areas of accounting and finance. Additional subjects in the areas of business law and economics equip graduates with the additional knowledge and skills which are vital for modern accounting careers.
Subjects
To take all 12
C05103 Strategic Financial & Resource Managment
C05117 Introduction to Accounting
CO5119 Introduction to Business Law
EC5103 Business Economics
C05122 Accounting for Corporations
CO5109 Corporate Finance
CO5111 Business Information Systems
EC5203 Statistics for Business
CO5123 Advanced Issues in Accounting
C05118 Auditing & Assurance Services
CO5120 Taxation Law
CO5121 Law of Business Organisations
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Internship Option
In the final trimester, high performing students, subject to meeting performance criteria, may choose to take up an Industry Internship as an additional 13th subject.
- Integrates theory & practice
- Enhances professional soft skills, as expected at postgraduate level
- Develops abilities to investigate, analyse, evaluate and provide recommendations
- Career-related experience informs career choice.
English Language Entry Requirements
You must provide evidence of English proficiency if English is not your first language. Results must be less than two years old at the time of application.
- 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
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.
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 Accounting can be credited towards the Master of Professional Accounting.
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