About Master Of Professional Accounting – Master Of Business Administration (mpa-MBA) in James Cook University
The Master of Professional Accounting – Master of Business Administration (MPA-MBA) program is designed for students who intend to work as professional
accountants and in senior management positions.
A joint master’s degree allows graduates to stand out to future employers. The course delivers comprehensive training in accounting and finance whilst exposing students to key management areas including; human relations, marketing, business law, taxation, economics and business information systems.
Course Structure
The MPA-MBA is made up of 16 subjects as per the course structure below. It is comprised of 11 accounting core subjects, four (4) specified business subjects and one (1) optional business subject.
Core Subjects
- CO5103 Management Accounting
- CO5109 Corporate Finance
- CO5117 Introduction to Accounting
- CO5118 Auditing and Assurance
- CO5119 Business Law
- CO5120 Taxation Law
- CO5121 Law of Business Organisations
- CO5122 Accounting for Corporations
- CO5123 Advanced Issues in Accounting
- CO5124 Data Analysis and Decision Modelling
- LB5228 The Changing Business Environment
- LB5229 Economics for a Sustainable World
- LB5230 Managing Strategic Resources and Operations
- LB5234 Leading and Managing Organisational Change
- LB5235 Practical or Research Project
Optional Subject
Select one (1) LB level 5 subject (subject to prerequisite constraints).
Entry requirements
- Completion of a recognised and appropriate bachelor degree.
English language requirements
IELTS : 6.5 (no sub score below 6.0)
PTE:58 (no component less than 54)
TOEFL:86 (minimum writing score of 21)
James Cook University Highlights
University Type |
Public Research University |
Campus Setting |
Suburban, Regional |
Establishment Year |
1961 |
No. of Campuses |
7 |
Graduate Job Rate |
72.9% (full time) |
Funding |
826 million AUD |
Cost of Attendance |
29,036 - 46457 AUD (annually) |
Applications Accepted |
Online/Offline/Through Agent/QTAC |
Work-Study |
Available |
Mode of Program |
Full time, Part-time, Online |
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