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Master of Accounting

Location

HKU Main Campus, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
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Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

46,010 USDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

04 Dec, 2023Application Deadline

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Accounting programme at HKU Business School offers three streams and provide students the option to choose according to their interests and career aspirations. Students may choose to concentrate on one of three streams: 1) Accounting Analytics and Big Data Stream; 2) Financial Reporting and Valuation Stream; 3) Strategic Management and Corporate Governance Stream. They may also consider double concentrating if there are any two they are particularly passionate about. Our comprehensive curriculum is accredited by ACCA, CPA Australia, CIMA and HKICPA, and students on this programme benefit from our professional partnership with ACCA and KPMG. The programme explores theories on the importance of accounting roles in executive decisions, preparing you to be professional accountants, financial experts and future business leaders. Through exploring analytics and big data in accounting, students will learn how to take insights and information.

Program overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Accounting programme at HKU Business School offers three streams and provide students the option to choose according to their interests and career aspirations. Students may choose to concentrate on one of three streams: 1) Accounting Analytics and Big Data Stream; 2) Financial Reporting and Valuation Stream; 3) Strategic Management and Corporate Governance Stream. They may also consider double concentrating if there are any two they are particularly passionate about. Our comprehensive curriculum is accredited by ACCA, CPA Australia, CIMA and HKICPA, and students on this programme benefit from our professional partnership with ACCA and KPMG. The programme explores theories on the importance of accounting roles in executive decisions, preparing you to be professional accountants, financial experts and future business leaders. Through exploring analytics and big data in accounting, students will learn how to take insights and information.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

80+
6+

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Accounting programme, a candidate must:

  • Hold a recognised degree or equivalent;
  • Obtain statements from two referees, regarding suitability for the programme; and
  • Obtain a TOEFL/IELTS* score if you are not from an English-medium university.
    Minimum score requirement: TOEFL: 80 | IELTS: 6 (with no subtest below 5.5)  TOEFL iBT® Home Edition and IELTS online tests are not accepted.

GMAT/GRE scores are not required, but candidates with a good GMAT/GRE scores or possessing a business Bachelor’s degree or have accounting-related work experience will be favourably considered.

In general, applicants are not required to attend an interview during the admissions process.

*School codes for test score reports:

  • TOEFL: 9671 | GRE: 2482 | HKU Master of Accounting GMAT: FS2-WL-21

TOEFL and IELTS score reports are valid for two years only. GMAT score reports are valid for five years. For example, if you submit your application form on October 2, 2020, then only the report of the TOEFL/IELTS test taken after October 1, 2018 is considered valid. Also, please make sure you arrange to get the official test report to us in time as the test authorities may not issue your report when the test result has expired.

04 Dec 2023
1 Year
Sep
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

46,010 USD
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International Students

46,010 USD
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More programs from the university

HKU Business School  offers nine undergraduate degree programs in business administration, economics, as well as asset management and private banking.

Entry requirements and how to apply


If you’re an international student who’s interested in applying to study at HKU Business School, you will need to visit the School’s website for specific information relating to the admissions process as admission requirements can vary.  


HKU Business School offers seven specialized postgraduate degree programs:


Find out more about the HKU Business School's Masters programmes here.


Tuition fees
Tuition fees range between HK$288,000 and HK$396,000 (~US$36,900 and ~US$50,770).


Entry requirements and how to apply

If you’re an international student who’s interested in studying at HKU Business School's Masters Programmes, you will need to:

  • Hold a recognised degree or equivalent;
  • Obtain statements from two referees outlining your suitability for the program
  • Obtain a TOEFL/IELTS score if you are not from an English-medium university


To apply to study at the HKU Business School, you should apply online.  

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