Program Overview

Master of Professional Accounting (MProfAcctg)

The Master of Professional Accounting (MProfAcctg) is a 15-month coursework masters degree programme designed to launch your global career in accountancy.

Programme Overview

The MProfAcctg is a professional coursework masters programme that provides academic preparation necessary to qualify as a chartered accountant or certified practising accountant. This programme is recognised by CAANZ, CPA Australia, ACCA, and CIMA.

Programme Structure

The MProfAcctg is a 15-month, 180-point programme studied over five quarters. You will study core business courses along with a set of specialised accounting and related courses. A professional development module is also an important component of your degree.

Courses

You will develop a strong foundation in management, business analytics, financial reporting, and economics through the core courses in this programme. You will also gain advanced knowledge of a range of accounting principles in your specialised courses.

Core Options

• BUSMGT 709: Economics and Business Analytics (15 points) - Focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary to comprehend, formulate, and lead strategies in the external economic environment.
• BUSMGT 711: Managing People and Organisations (15 points) - Focuses on the foundations of organisational behaviour and managing within the workplace.
• BUSMGT 713: Financial Reporting and Control (15 points) - Focuses on essential accounting knowledge for effective resource allocation and for quantifying, assessing, and communicating information about the health of the enterprise.
• BUSACT 731: Financial Reporting (15 points) - This financial reporting and accounting course delves into the intricacies of accounting standards, emphasising the understanding and critical analysis of the accounting standard-setting process.

Specialisation

• BUSACT 701: Commercial and Corporate Law (15 points) - Examines the impact of the law on decision making and management of an organisation.
• BUSACT 703: Taxation for Business (15 points) - Provides an overview of the Income Tax Act and the Goods and Services Tax Act and how they are relevant to taxpayers.
• BUSACT 704: Auditing for Business (15 points) - Provides an understanding of the audit of financial statements that lends support to their credibility.
• BUSACT 732: Business Finance (15 points) - The course is designed to help participants appreciate the role financial managers play within the management team as they seek to create wealth for shareholders and all other stakeholders in general.
• BUSACT 734: Strategic Management Accounting (15 points) - Focus on the design and management of revenue and cost management systems, exploring in-depth analyses of budgets, standards, costing systems, and tools for decision-making and control.
• BUSMGT 707: Professional Development (15 points) - Develops key interpersonal strategies and communication skills to become an agile, reflective professional and to manage the professional self effectively and cooperatively in a range of business environments.

Advanced Specialisation

• BUSACT 702: Accounting Information Systems (15 points) - Examines the process of development and distribution of accounting information for decision making.
• BUSACT 705: Capstone Project for MProfAcctg (15 points) - Provides opportunities to extend and integrate the understanding of theoretical and practical issues in accounting through a real-world business case.

Duration and Points

• Full-time: 15 months
• Points: 180 points over 15 months

Fees

• Domestic students: NZ$33,448.01*
• International students: NZ$76,722.98*
  • Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website.
  • Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs.
  • Amounts shown are indicative only.

Entry Requirements

• All our Business Masters degrees are pre-experience coursework programmes, requiring little or no work experience to gain entrance.
• To gain entry, you will need to have completed a bachelor's degree from a recognised university with the equivalent of at least a New Zealand B average in the most advanced courses.
• English requirements:
  • Academic IELTS 6.5, with no band less than 6.0
  • TOEFL (paper-based) 575 (TWE 4.5)
  • TOEFL (internet-based) 90 (written 21)
  • Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes (FCertEAP) B-
  • English Pathway for Postgraduate Studies (EPPS) B-
  • PTE Academic 58, with no PTE communicative skills score below 50

Entry Scores

The table below lists indicative equivalent entry scores by country.

• Australia: Credit average
• Brazil: 7.0/10
• Canada: 3.3/4.3
• Chile: 5.0/7
• China (211/985): 75%
• China (non-211/985): 80-85%
• Colombia: 3.5/5
• Denmark: 8.0/13
• France: 12.0/20.0
• Germany: 2.8/5
• Hong Kong: 3.0/4
• India: First Class
• Indonesia: 3.0/4
• Iran: 14/20
• Israel: 65/100
• Italy: 80/110
• Japan: 70/100
• Korea: 3.0/4.5
• Kuwait: 3.0/4
• Malaysia: 3.0/4
• Netherlands: 7.0/10
• New Zealand: B average
• Philippines: 85/100
• Saudi Arabia: 3.5/5
• Singapore: 3.5/5
• South Africa: 65-70/100
• Sri Lanka: 60-65/100
• Taiwan: 75/100
• Thailand: 3.0/4
• UK (Honours): 2.1
• USA: 3.0/4
• Vietnam: 7.0/10

Scholarships

Business Masters scholarships are open to admitted students for our Master of Applied Finance, Master of Business Analytics, Master of International Business, Master of Management, Master of Marketing, and Master of Professional Accounting programmes. Recipients are selected based on academic merit and a written statement covering career goals and motivation.

Career Prospects

The Master of Professional Accounting is designed to give you the skills and knowledge to launch a career in accountancy and related fields. Graduates go on to find employment in a range of roles, including as auditors, business advisors, management accountants, policy advisors, systems accountants, tax specialists, and more.