All students are required to satisfy the applicable <a href="http://www.usq.edu.au/study/degrees/english-language-programs" target="_blank">English language requirements</a>.If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a University-approved <a href="http://www.usq.edu.au/study/degrees/english-language-programs" target="_blank">English language program</a>. On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.

comprehend and apply accounting theory to current accounting developments and problems

demonstrate their knowledge of current behavioural, policy and strategic issues so as to improve organisational efficiency

comprehend the legal framework within which businesses operate and apply this knowledge in addressing commercial legal problems.

understand and apply the principles of business finance and investment evaluation

prepare taxation returns and advise clients on taxation issues

audit financial records and statements and produce audit reports

prepare and analyse financial and management accounting reports

further enhance their managerial skills through a commitment to ongoing managerial development.

display a thorough understanding of the relevant political, cultural and business environment, and of ethical standards in modern business

comprehend, analyse and evaluate internal and external environmental forces, and develop strategic plans for the management of change

thoroughly understand the basic theories and skills of modern management discipline areas

use well-developed communication skills to interact effectively with other people at a superior and lower work level

analyse developments in a chosen area of management, and to critically evaluate the relationships between such developments and contemporary theory and practice

display competence in a wide range of areas relevant to management practice at senior levels

To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements: -- hold a tertiary qualification at bachelor degree or equivalent level normally in any field other than accounting from a recognised university or tertiary institution, provided that such qualification is deemed sufficient and appropriate on application, and is in accordance with the appropriate professional body guidelines -- have a minimum of three years' full-time equivalent work experience as deemed sufficient and appropriate on application. -- Applicants with overseas academic qualifications in accounting should write to either of the accounting professional bodies for an assessment of their qualifications (prior to applying for enrolment in the program). -- Admission to the double degree program will not be granted to persons who are members of or eligible for membership of CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand but they may be eligible to enrol in the Master of Business Administration as a single degree. -- All students are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements. -- If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a University-approved English language program. On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.

other_entry_admission_other To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements: -- hold a tertiary qualification at bachelor degree or equivalent level normally in any field other than accounting from a recognised university or tertiary institution, provided that such qualification is deemed sufficient and appropriate on application, and is in accordance with the appropriate professional body guidelines -- have a minimum of three years' full-time equivalent work experience as deemed sufficient and appropriate on application. -- Applicants with overseas academic qualifications in accounting should write to either of the accounting professional bodies for an assessment of their qualifications (prior to applying for enrolment in the program). -- Admission to the double degree program will not be granted to persons who are members of or eligible for membership of CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand but they may be eligible to enrol in the Master of Business Administration as a single degree. -- All students are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements. -- If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a University-approved English language program. On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.

UniSQ Handbook

MBPA - Master of Business Administration and Master of Professional Accounting