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Master of Professional Accounting

Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia

About this program

QUT Master of Business (Professional Accounting) can be completed in 1.5 to 2 years full-time. Graduates with a bachelor degree in business or a related field and a GPA of at least 4.0 on the QUT 7-point scale take 144 credit points and finish in 1.5 years; graduates from any other discipline take 192 credit points starting with foundation studies. The course is built in three blocks: foundation studies (48 credit points), discipline studies (96 credit points) and complementary studies (48 credit points). Subject to core unit selection, graduates hold a degree recognised by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and the Institute of Public Accountants, meeting the academic requirements to enrol in their professional programs. Indicative international tuition is around A$40,100 per year. It suits graduates aiming for higher-level accounting roles or their own practice.

Fees & duration

Duration2 yr
Tuition (international)A$40,100
Application feeA$55

English test scores

IELTS6 overall
PTE50 overall

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Career & PR pathway

Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status

Accountant (General)ANZSCO 221111

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs an accredited accounting degree and a positive assessment from CPA Australia, CA ANZ, or the IPA.

Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)

Taxation AccountantANZSCO 221113

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)

Management AccountantANZSCO 221112

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)

External AuditorANZSCO 221213

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)

Internal AuditorANZSCO 221214

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)

List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.

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