Master of Professional Accounting 17 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

17 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

56,850 NZDTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

Feb, JulStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

MPA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Professional Accounting is a conversion taught master's qualification that provides graduates with the skills, knowledge, and competencies to be a highly effective accountant in both domestic and international organisations. Through applied research, you will gain an understanding of the theoretical considerations facing the Accounting profession, while developing the confidence to challenge existing practices, and develop innovative new ways to solve issues in the field.


The qualification is aligned with professional accounting bodies in the industry (such as the Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), Certified Practising Accountants Australia (CPA Australia), and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)), allowing graduates to gain provisional membership.


The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) is also part of the Business Taught Masters programme, providing opportunities to pursue new career pathway options. Students with a background in any discipline may apply and no prior experience in Commerce or Accounting is required.


New cash scholarships are available. See more information about the UC Business Taught Masters Support Scholarship.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

MPA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Professional Accounting is a conversion taught master's qualification that provides graduates with the skills, knowledge, and competencies to be a highly effective accountant in both domestic and international organisations. Through applied research, you will gain an understanding of the theoretical considerations facing the Accounting profession, while developing the confidence to challenge existing practices, and develop innovative new ways to solve issues in the field.


The qualification is aligned with professional accounting bodies in the industry (such as the Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), Certified Practising Accountants Australia (CPA Australia), and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)), allowing graduates to gain provisional membership.


The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) is also part of the Business Taught Masters programme, providing opportunities to pursue new career pathway options. Students with a background in any discipline may apply and no prior experience in Commerce or Accounting is required.


New cash scholarships are available. See more information about the UC Business Taught Masters Support Scholarship.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
176+
90+
58+
120+
A bachelor's degree with at least a B Grade Point Average in 300-level courses is required. Your enrolment will be approved taking into account the relevance and standard of previous studies and experience.
  • If you are an international student and need help meeting these requirements, study one of UC’s International Pre-Master’s pathways to gain entry into this degree.
  • If you are a domestic student and need help meeting these requirements, study UC’s Diploma in Advancing University Studies to gain entry into this degree.
  • If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements.

17 Months
Feb
Jul

Tuition fees

Domestic
14,372 NZD
International
56,850 NZD

Scholarships

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