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About the course
This combined Master of Professional Accounting and Master of Business Administration builds accounting expertise alongside advanced management and leadership capability. Designed for graduates from non-accounting business backgrounds, it develops professional skills for accounting practice while strengthening strategic decision-making, organisational leadership and business performance skills. You can study on campus in Cairns or Brisbane with multiple intakes each year as a Master coursework business programme.
What you might learn
Combining all the most important aspects of a degree in accounting with those of a degree in business administration, this joint MBA will provide you with a range of skills and valuable experience. During your studies, you will learn strategy and leadership that you can transform into management roles. You will also learn how to deliver creative solutions to any workplace and how to relate advanced accounting to business practices.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue roles that combine accounting and management expertise across private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Career options may include accountant, management accountant, financial analyst, business manager, operations or finance manager, and leadership roles supporting organisational strategy and performance. The dual qualification can support progression into senior management or consulting pathways as a Master coursework award in business and accounting. Preparing graduates for accounting, audit, financial analysis, and corporate finance leadership roles.
Living Costs in Cairns**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,078 - 1,426 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 925 - 1,223 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 8 - 10 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 309 |
Average Salary***
