Program Overview
The Professional Accounting at CQUniversity Australia is a Master programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Professional Accounting programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: AUD 530 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; AUD 385 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Professional Accounting programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Economics for Managers
- Managerial Finance
- Information Systems for Business Professionals
- Accounting in Australia
- Foundations in Accounting
- Foundations of Management Accounting
- Accounting Systems and Information Assurance
- Company Accounting
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- an undergraduate degree in any discipline from an Australian university; or
- a graduate diploma in any discipline from an Australian university; or
- a qualification from an overseas institution or organisation assessed as being equivalent to the above by the professional bodies that accredit this program of study.
If you have successfully completed the CQUniversity Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting you will be eligible to apply for credit for courses already completed.
Advanced standing (credit for prior learning) Students may be eligible for exemptions of up to 48 credit points for previous graduate level studies in business or accounting. Exemptions up to 24 credit points may be granted for previous undergraduate studies in the same cognate area.
If you have English as your second language (international or domestic students born outside of Australia, Canada, NZ, UK, Ireland, South Africa or USA), you need to meet different English language proficiency requirements depending on the level of study and/or program you wish to undertake.English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 530 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; AUD 385 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 530 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; AUD 385 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact CQUniversity Australia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About CQUniversity Australia
CQUniversity Australia
Rockhampton, Australia
Central Queensland University is an Australian public university based in central Queensland. CQUniversity is the only Australian university with a campus presence in every mainland state. Its...
University Profile- Start Date Nov, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
