MSc in Professional Accounting and Corporate Governance Program By City University of Hong Kong |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 70QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

36,090 USDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

29 Feb, 2024Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

The MScPACG programme aims to provide an active learning environment to develop students for leadership positions in the professional accounting and corporate governance area in Hong Kong and the Greater China region.
Course Description
1. Programme Core Courses (12 credit units)
Accounting Information Systems Advanced Taxation Corporate Governance Law Relating to Business and Companies   2. Stream Core Courses (18 credit units)
Participants can choose one of the following two streams:
a) Professional Accounting Stream
Auditing Corporate Accounting Cost and Management Accounting Financial and Management Accounting Financial Management Financial Reporting
b) Corporate Governance Stream
Boardroom Dynamics Companies and Securities Regulations and Practice Corporate Finance and Policies Corporate Financial Reporting Risk Management Strategic Management and Business Policy   3. Stream Electives (Optional)
a) Professional Accounting Stream
Boardroom Dynamics Business Economics and Statistics for Accountants Business Management for Accountants Companies and Securities Regulations and Practice Professional Internship Risk Management Strategic Management and Business Policy
b) Corporate Governance Stream
Auditing Business Economics and Statistics for Accountants Business Management for Accountants Cost and Management Accounting Professional Internship Note: The course list and curriculum are subject to change and periodic review. 

Program overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

The MScPACG programme aims to provide an active learning environment to develop students for leadership positions in the professional accounting and corporate governance area in Hong Kong and the Greater China region.
Course Description
1. Programme Core Courses (12 credit units)
Accounting Information Systems Advanced Taxation Corporate Governance Law Relating to Business and Companies   2. Stream Core Courses (18 credit units)
Participants can choose one of the following two streams:
a) Professional Accounting Stream
Auditing Corporate Accounting Cost and Management Accounting Financial and Management Accounting Financial Management Financial Reporting
b) Corporate Governance Stream
Boardroom Dynamics Companies and Securities Regulations and Practice Corporate Finance and Policies Corporate Financial Reporting Risk Management Strategic Management and Business Policy   3. Stream Electives (Optional)
a) Professional Accounting Stream
Boardroom Dynamics Business Economics and Statistics for Accountants Business Management for Accountants Companies and Securities Regulations and Practice Professional Internship Risk Management Strategic Management and Business Policy
b) Corporate Governance Stream
Auditing Business Economics and Statistics for Accountants Business Management for Accountants Cost and Management Accounting Professional Internship Note: The course list and curriculum are subject to change and periodic review. 

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

6.5+
79+
For Professional Accounting Stream, applicants must:
  • hold a non-accounting degree from a recognised university;
or
  • hold an equivalent qualification acceptable to CityU.
For Corporate Governance Stream, applicants must:
  • hold a degree from recognised universities or professional membership from recognized institutions; or
  • hold an equivalent qualification acceptable to CityU.
29 Feb 2024
1 Year
Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

36,090 USD
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International Students

36,090 USD
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