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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.
Programme 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
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 his/her suitability for the Programme; and Obtain a TOEFL/IELTS score if you are not from an English-medium university. GMAT/GRE scores are not required, but a good GMAT/GRE score will be favourably considered and can be helpful for marginal cases. In general, applicants are not required to attend an interview during the admissions process. You may be invited to record and upload additional mandatory admission videos.
12 Dec 2025
2 Years
Sep
Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
54,615 USD
International
54,615 USD
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Master of Accounting
HKU Main Campus, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
24 monthsProgramme duration
54,615 USDTuition Fee/year
12 Dec, 2025Application Deadline
Accounting and FinanceMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Accounting and Finance
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Programme overview
Main Subject
Accounting and Finance
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Admission Requirements
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 his/her suitability for the Programme; and Obtain a TOEFL/IELTS score if you are not from an English-medium university. GMAT/GRE scores are not required, but a good GMAT/GRE score will be favourably considered and can be helpful for marginal cases. In general, applicants are not required to attend an interview during the admissions process. You may be invited to record and upload additional mandatory admission videos.
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
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