Master of/PgD in Professional Accounting
46,976 USDTuition Fee/year
30 Apr, 2026Application Deadline
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Accounting and Finance
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Programme Aims
The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) programme is a conversion Master's programme aiming to provide business degree graduates with an intensive education in accounting and related knowledge and skills. Students' achievement is targeted at two levels:
- To become a professional user, preparer and auditor of accounting information upon completion of the Postgraduate Diploma;
- To become an expert user of accounting information for making executive decisions upon completion of the Master’s degree.
Characteristics
The completion of eight Core Subjects leads to the awarding of the Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Accounting (PgDPA). On completion of these components, graduates will be able to:
- Evaluate external financial reporting;
- Apply accounting and finance concepts and data analytical tools in decision making;
- Understand the legal, regulatory and ethical issues in accounting.
In addition to the above eight Core Subjects, the completion of two additional Compulsory Subjects and three Elective Subjects leads to the awarding of the Master of Professional Accounting (MPA). On completion of the these components, graduates will be able to:
- Master theoretical frameworks in accounting, finance and corporate governance;
- Develop expertise in accounting and finance.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Accounting and Finance
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Programme Aims
The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) programme is a conversion Master's programme aiming to provide business degree graduates with an intensive education in accounting and related knowledge and skills. Students' achievement is targeted at two levels:
- To become a professional user, preparer and auditor of accounting information upon completion of the Postgraduate Diploma;
- To become an expert user of accounting information for making executive decisions upon completion of the Master’s degree.
Characteristics
The completion of eight Core Subjects leads to the awarding of the Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Accounting (PgDPA). On completion of these components, graduates will be able to:
- Evaluate external financial reporting;
- Apply accounting and finance concepts and data analytical tools in decision making;
- Understand the legal, regulatory and ethical issues in accounting.
In addition to the above eight Core Subjects, the completion of two additional Compulsory Subjects and three Elective Subjects leads to the awarding of the Master of Professional Accounting (MPA). On completion of the these components, graduates will be able to:
- Master theoretical frameworks in accounting, finance and corporate governance;
- Develop expertise in accounting and finance.
Admission Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in business# awarded by a recognised tertiary institution;
- A non-business Bachelor's degree awarded by a recognised tertiary institution plus evidence of completion of fundamental business course(s) deemed acceptable by the School of Accounting and Finance (AF) of PolyU.
If you are not a native speaker of English, and your Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English, you are expected to fulfil the University’s minimum English language requirement for admission purpose. Please refer to the "Admission Requirements" section for details.
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