Master of Business/Master of Business

Overview

• The QUT Business School is the only business school in Australia to hold triple international accreditation. This means your QUT business degree meets international best practice standards and will be recognised wherever you work in the world.
• Develop depth of expertise in two business disciplines.
• Acquire specific knowledge and applied skills in one of the specialist business discipline combinations of your choice, improving your career options in increasingly interactive fields.
• Complete in 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time.

QUT course code	BS18
Attendance	Part-time or Full-time
Course duration	2 years full-time 4 years part-time
Start month	2013 February, July Note: Note: The July intake for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies has units scheduled in 6TP4 which starts before the commencement of semester 2. Please see the Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies course structure.
Delivery	On campus Gardens Point
Faculty	QUT Business School
Course contact	Email: bus@qut.edu.au Telephone: 3138 2050
CRICOS code	069780G

Details

This double-degree program provides you with the opportunity to develop depth of expertise in two business disciplines.

You will acquire specific knowledge and applied skills in one of the specialist business discipline combinations of your choice. Combining two business disciplines improves your career options in an increasingly competitive job market as you will be able to work and make decisions across multiple business areas.

Professional recognition

Graduates completing the Master of Business (Professional Accounting)/Master of Business meet the academic component of requirements for associate membership of CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, the Institute of Public Accountants (formerly known as the National Institute of Accountants), and enrolment in their respective professional programs. Graduates are also eligible for exemptions in the qualifying program for membership of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

Graduates completing the Master of Business (Applied Finance)/Master of Business meet the academic component of requirements for Senior Associate membership of the Financial Services Institute of Australia, and are entitled to full ASIC RG146 Tier 1 accreditation to provide financial product advice. Graduates may also meet the academic component of requirements for professional level membership of the Finance and Treasury Association Limited–Certified Finance and Treasury Professional, depending on prior study and electives chosen.

Units

Course design

Students may choose from a range of set double majors, with combinations taken from the study areas listed below:

• Accounting
• Applied Finance
• Human Resource Management
• Integrated Marketing Communication
• International Business
• Marketing
• Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies
• Professional Accounting
• Public Relations
• Strategic Advertising.

Course design

Students are required to complete 192 credit points of units (96 credit points from each Master of Business (Study Area A)).

Professional recognition

Certain units offered in the Master of Business (Accounting)/Master of Business may assist with preparation for the professional programs offered by CPA Australia; the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia; the National Institute of Accountants as part of their respective membership requirements; and for the Chartered Financial Analysts program.

Graduates completing the Master of Business (Professional Accounting)/Master of Business may meet the academic component of requirements for associate membership of CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and the National Institute of Accountants, and enrolment in their respective professional programs.

Graduates completing the Master of Business (Applied Finance)/Master of Business meet the academic component of requirements for Senior Associate membership of the Financial Services Institute of Australia, and maybe entitled to full ASIC RG146 Tier 1 accreditation to provide financial product advice. Graduates may also meet the academic component of the requirements for the professional level membership of the Finance and Treasury Association Limited-Certified Finance and Treasury Professional, depending on prior study and elective chosen.

Pathways to further study

The Master of Business/Master of Business (BS18) may be a pathway of study into the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) (BS25). Additional pathways may be available through consultation with the Director of Graduate Studies.

Entry requirements

For all study areas except Accounting, entry requirements are an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with an overall minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 point scale). Applicants for the Accounting study area must have an appropriate undergraduate degree in Accountancy.

For the Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies major, it is compulsory for enrolled students to attend the ACPNS Orientation and Intensive Weekend at the Gardens Point Campus of QUT. During this weekend students will participate in a specialised orientation program and also attend the first lectures of available units. Further information on the ACPNS Orientation and Intensive is available at www.bus.qut.edu.au/research/cpns/whatweteach/orientation.jsp

Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

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Scholarships and financial support

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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You may also be eligible for Centrelink payments