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Overview
Early graduation options
You may be able to graduate sooner with:
- 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 | Full time |
| Course duration | 2 years full time
4 years part time |
| Start month | February, July |
| Delivery |
On campus
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| Faculty |
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| Course contact | Enquire |
| 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.
All course structures
Here are the rest of the study plans.
Entry requirements
Minimum academic requirements
Still not sure if you meet the entry requirements? Contact us.
Don't meet the academic requirements? We can help!
We offer pathway courses to help you meet the academic requirements for this course.
- Accelerated Foundation
- Standard Foundation
- Extended Foundation
- University Certificate in Tertiary Preparation
When you apply for this course, we'll recommend which pathway course you should enrol in.
Minimum English language requirements
Students must meet the English proficiency requirements.
| IELTS (International English Language Testing System) | |
|---|---|
| overall | 6.5 |
| listening | 6.0 |
| reading | 6.0 |
| writing | 6.0 |
| speaking | 6.0 |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | |
|---|---|
| overall | 90.0 |
| listening | 20.0 |
| reading | 20.0 |
| writing | 20.0 |
| speaking | 20.0 |
Don't have IELTS or TOEFL score you need? We can help!
We offer courses to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we'll recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Haven't completed an IELTS or TOEFL test? We can help!
You can complete an IELTS test at our Kelvin Grove campus.
Additional 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.
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.
2012: $12000 (indicative) per Semester (subject to annual review)
Scholarships and financial support
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
Apply
How to apply for Master of Business / Master of Business
You're ready to apply if you have:
- Found all the courses you want to apply for. You can apply for up to 3
- Checked important dates
- Semester 1
201213 January 2012 - Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.10 February 2012 - Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available. - Semester 2
20128 June 2012 - Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.6 July 2012 - Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available. - Checked you meet the entry requirements
- Checked costs and scholarships
- Checked if you're eligible for credit for prior learning
- Gathered supporting documents
All done? Then you're ready to apply.
