ABOUT UNIVERSITY
University
James Cook University (JCU) is the second oldest university in Queensland and Australia’s leading university in the tropics. Offering excellence in teaching and research, JCU is a vibrant, multi-campus university with its main sites in the tropical Queensland cities of Townsville and Cairns, and modern city campuses in Singapore and Brisbane. JCU is recognised around the world for its expertise in marine biology, environmental studies, tropical health, and tourism. Our professional coursework programs are accredited by industry and professional associations and many professionals are guest lecturers for our postgraduate programs. Over the past five years, JCU academics have won 31 national awards for teaching excellence from the Australian Teaching and Learning Council – more than many larger universities.
- JCU is a leader in teaching and research addressing the critical challenges facing the Tropics, worldwide.
- JCU is ranked in the top 2% of universities in the pre-eminent global rankings system, the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU, 2017).
- Recently ranked by Times Higher Education (THE) in the ‘Top 50 Universities under 50’ (2018).
- First in the world for citations in the field of coral reef ecology and is in the top three in its fields of research strength in ecology and environment, plant and animal sciences and geosciences.
- JCU is internationally recognised for its leadership in tourism teaching and research.
Campus
James Cook University Brisbane Campus is a modern high rise building, centrally located in the Central Business District (CBD) on Queen Street. Students have access to study space, computer stations, high speed internet and WiFi, leisure and activity rooms, all within walking distance of the riverfront, Queen Street’s main shopping mall, city library and the many shops, parks and cafes that our beautiful city has to offer. The campus is easily accessible via the many forms of public transport which is discounted for students.
Brisbane
Brisbane is one of the fastest-growing capital cities in Australia, where the residents are young and skilled, highly educated and culturally diverse. With 12 months of sunshine filled days and clear blue skies, it’s no wonder our slogan is “Beautiful one day, perfect the next.” Brisbane City Council has a range of multilingual videos, visit their YouTube Channel and be amazed at the wonders of Brisbane. As one of the friendliest, most liveable and multicultural cities in the world, it’s no wonder Brisbane was recently ranked in the top 50 best student cities in the world.* *QS World University Rankings 2013/2014
MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMMES
in English
Master of Business Administration (Leadership) - MBA
Our MBA programs equip you to be part of the next generation of emerging managers and will develop the way you approach the management of people, organisations and change.
Master of Professional Accounting (MPA)
Undertake advanced learning in both theory and professional practice, while learning to solve accounting and business problems in innovative ways. Students will be equipped with the skills to advise companies on current and future financial issues, enabling strategic goals to be achieved. Students completing the MPA degree are in an excellent position to succeed in managerial positions in a range of government and commercial organisations. MPA graduates from JCU are well-placed to enter organisations in industries such as mining, manufacturing, retail, consulting, human resources and marketing.
Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management (MITHM)
and Hospitality Management (MITHM) is like a passport to the world. Managerial level graduates are in high demand across all sectors of the industry in Australia and overseas. The MITHM is a multidisciplinary program that explores tourism from a social, economic and environmental perspective and equips students with advanced knowledge about tourism, as well as experience in hospitality management, business, economics and ethical professional empowerment.
Master of Information Technology (MIT) Business Informatics
Business Informatics is a specialist area of IT that combines information technology, management and business. Advancing your skills and knowledge with our Master of Information Technology (Business Informatics) program will give you the edge on other graduates embarking on a career in this exciting field. The possibilities for Information Technology (IT) graduates are endless, offering Employment opportunities worldwide. IT skills are required by every industry, and our expert staff will teach you the advanced skills needed to keep up with rapid developments in technology. The program emphasises work-integrated learning and develops employability skills through practical projects and the option of an Internship increasing graduate employability.
Master of Information Technology (MIT) Computing & Networking
(Computing & Networking) advances both skills and knowledge in design, management and maintenance of computer networks, and develops technical skills using advanced technologies. The program emphasises work-integrated learning and develops employability skills through practical projects and the option of an Internship increasing graduate employability.
Joint Masters
Join any of our Masters with an MBA and receive a Joint Degree
- MPA - MBA
- MITHM - MBA
- MIT - MBA
- MED - MBA
With Bursary/Scholarship
16 600 USD / YEAR
Listed Price
22 200 USD / YEAR
Duration of Study:
2 Years
Academic Calendar:
Trimester academic calendar.
Program Start Date:
- Trimester 1 - March 18th 2019
- Trimester 2 - July 15th 2019
- Trimester 3 - November 5th 2019
Terms of Admission:
English Language Entry Requirements
- IELTS 6.5 (no sub score below 6.0)
Academic Entry Requirements
- Completion of a recognised and appropriate bachelor degree in any discipline.
- Exceptions:
- MPA - Completion of a recognised and appropriate bachelor degree in any discipline other than an accredited CPA/ICAA Accounting program.
- MIT-MBA Completion of a recognised and appropriate bachelor degree in an Information Technology discipline.
- See website for more details
Bursary/Scholarship
Pass mark of 55% in top four academic subjects - AUD$15,600
BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMMES
in English
Bachelor of Business
Majors
- Management
- Accounting
- Tourism and Hospitality Management
- International Business
Bachelor with Bursary/Scholarship
20 995 USD / YEAR
Bachelor Listed Price
15 758 USD / YEAR
Duration of Study:
3 years
Academic Calendar:
Trimester academic calendar.
Programme Start Date:
- Trimester 1 - March 18th 2019
- Trimester 2 - July 15th 2019
- Trimester 3 - November 5th 2019
Terms of Admission:
Attestat o Srednem (polnom) Obshchem Obrazovanii / Аттестат о среднем (полном) общем образовании (Certificate of Secondary (Complete) General Education) + Svidetel’stvo o rezul’tatakh / Свидетельство о результатах ЕГЭ (единого государственного экзамена) (Certificate of Unified State Examination)
Bursary/Scholarship
Pass mark of 55% in top four academic subjects - AUD$15,600
PRE-UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY
PROGRAMMES
in English
You can choose one the following programmes depending on your choice of the following studies:
Russo Business School
Diploma of Business
Subjects to study:
- Academic and Business Skills Development
- Contemporary Business Communications
- Management Fundamentals
- Marketing Fundamentals
- Accounting
- Data Analysis and Management
- Economics
- Business Law
RBS Diploma of Business
12 850 USD / YEAR
Sarina Russo Institute
Diploma of Leadership & Management
Subjects to study:
- Develop and use emotional intelligence
- Manage operational plan
- Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
- Lead and manage team effectiveness
- Manage personal work priorities and professional development
- Manage budgets and financial plans
- Implement diversity in the workplace
- Manage people performance
- Undertake project work
- Establish and adjust the marketing mix
- Communicate with influence
- Manage risk
SRI Diploma Leadership and Management
5 356 USD / YEAR
Sarina Russo Institute
Practice Management
Subjects to study:
- Work with diverse people
- Manage legal and ethical compliance
- Manage health billing and accounting system
- Implement and monitor infection prevention control policies and procedures
- Manage work health and safety
- Manage quality customer service
- Manage budgets and financial plans
- Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
- Manage people performance
- Manage Risk
SRI Diploma Practice Management
5 356 USD / YEAR
Duration & tuition fees
1 year course
Entry requirements
Russo Business School
Russia - Certificate of Completed Secondary Education grade average of 3.0 in final year.
Other countries - Please ask
Sarina Russo institute
11 Years High School Equivelant
Academic Calendar:
Russo Busniess School - Trimesters 2019 - 18th March, 15th July, 11th November
Sarina Russo Institute - First Monday of every month
Direct entry to 2nd year of Bachelor of Business at James Cook University Brisbane
