About the school

Overview

We are recognised as a dynamic education leader, offering an unbeatable mix of theory and practice. Our undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications provide the skills to succeed in a workplace of rapid change, technological advancement and globalisation.

Our strong alliances with leading business, industry and government groups ensure we provide up-to-date knowledge and skills that respond to the current needs of the profession. Our students have the opportunity to network with leading accountancy professional and industry partners.

We are proud to host the Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies.

Accreditation

Your qualification is instantly recognised worldwide.

The programs offered by the School of Accountancy are accredited by professional accounting associations such as:

• CPA Australia (CPA)
• Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA)
• Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).

These professional accreditations ensure your degree is well recognised in the industry, and makes our graduates highly sought after by employers both nationally and internationally.

Our graduates are also eligible for exemptions in the qualifying program for membership of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). The selection of relevant units can also extend your prior degree studies in accounting to meet the academic requirements for enrolment in the CPA, ICAA and IPA programs, or towards registration as a tax agent with the Tax Practitioners Board.

QUT Business School is Australia's first business school with triple international accreditation, a distinction held by less than 1% of business schools worldwide.

Research

Our researchers apply their skills to solve contemporary accounting problems facing businesses. They focus on governance, forensics, accountability, regulation, and non-profit and social enterprise.

Our research at a glance

Staff

Our staff

Courses

Bachelor degrees

• Bachelor of Business (Accountancy)
• Bachelor of Business (Dean's Honours)
• Bachelor of Business (International Business)

Double degrees

• Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Corporate Systems Management
• Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Creative Industries
• Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Engineering (Civil, Electrical or Mechanical)
• Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Fine Arts (Creative and Professional Writing)
• Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drama)
• Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Fine Arts (Fashion)
• Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Fine Arts (Interactive and Visual Design)
• Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts)
• Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Information Technology
• Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Journalism
• Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws
• Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Mathematics
• Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Media and Communication
• Bachelor of Exercise and Movement Science/ Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Business

Honours degrees

• Bachelor of Business (Honours)
• Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Accountancy)

Postgraduate coursework degrees

• Graduate Certificate in Business
• Graduate Certificate in Business (Accounting)
• Graduate Certificate in Business (Forensic Accounting)
• Graduate Diploma in Business (Professional Accounting)
• Graduate Diploma in Business (Research)
• Graduate Diploma in Business (Research) (Accountancy)
• Master of Business (Accounting)
• Master of Business (Accounting) - Advanced
• Master of Business (Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies)
• Master of Business (Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies) - Advanced
• Master of Business (Professional Accounting)
• Master of Business (Professional Accounting) - Advanced

Postgraduate research degrees

• Doctor of Business Administration
• Master of Business (Research) (Accountancy)

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