About the course

Turn your undergraduate degree into a career in accounting with the fully-accredited Master of Professional Accounting at JCU. Develop the skills and knowledge required to become a practising accountant with flexible study options. 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. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Teaching Period 4 (February), 2023	Townsville
Teaching Period 8 (July), 2023	Townsville
Trimester 1 (March), 2024	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 6 (May), 2024	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 2 (July), 2024	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 9 (September), 2024	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 10 (November), 2024	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 3 (January), 2025	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 1 (February), 2025	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 6 (May), 2025	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 2 (July), 2025	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 9 (September), 2025	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 10 (November), 2025	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 3 (January), 2026	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 6 (May), 2026	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 2 (July), 2026	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 9 (September), 2026	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 10 (November), 2026	Brisbane City

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for James Cook University

Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a non-accounting discipline, from this or another university, or Other qualifications or practical experience recognised by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Division of Tropical Environments and Societies as equivalent to the above. Academic.Completion of a recognised, appropriate undergraduate degree, or equivalent prior learning including appropriate professional experience.IELTS - 6.5 (no component lower than 6.0). TOEFL (internet-based) - 86 (no component less than 21).

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 86.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at James Cook University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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