Highlights
Tuition fee
56910 NZD / year
13707 NZD / year
Unknown
Tuition fee
56910 NZD / year
13707 NZD / year
Unknown
Duration
12 months
Duration
12 months
Apply date
Unknown
Apply date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Campus location
Hamilton, New Zealand
Campus location
Hamilton, New Zealand

About

The Accounting course at the University of Waikato will bring you closer to the frontiers of knowledge in your specialist field, and prepare you for leadership roles that require a high level of critical thinking and information analysis.

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Overview

Accountants are trusted business advisors who work with clients to help them make their business more profitable and successful, reduce their exposure to risk, and achieve financial security.

If you enjoy working with numbers and people, and want to help businesses grow, then the  Accounting course at the University of Waikato  may be a good fit for you.

Career Opportunities

  • Chartered accountant
  • Auditor
  • Business consultant
  • Chief financial officer
  • Financial controller
  • Financial manager
  • Management accountant
  • Tax accountant

Programme Structure

Courses included:
  • Advanced Financial Reporting
  • International Accounting
  • Advanced Management Accounting
  • Fraud Auditing and Analytics
  • Accounting Dissertation

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

Applications submitted after the deadline may be accepted if space is available.

Credits

120 alternative credits

120 - 180

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Hamilton, New Zealand

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • MBus 180 points: You have completed a Bachelor of Business; Bachelor of Communication; Bachelor of Banking, Finance and Technology; or a Bachelor of Management Studies; or another qualification in a relevant subject area deemed to be equivalent by the Academic Board; AND you have achieved at least a B grade average across the 300 Level papers in that subject; OR
  • MBus 120 points: You have completed a Bachelor of Business with Honours; or a Bachelor of Communication Studies with Honours; or a Bachelor of Management Studies with Honours; or another Honours degree in a relevant subject area with at least Second Class Honours (Second Division); or a Postgraduate diploma (120 points) in a relevant subject area deemed to be equivalent by the Academic Board; AND
  • You have satisfied the prerequisites for graduate study in the subject you intend to take for the Master of Business, at levels considered appropriate by the Academic Board.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees
  • International

    56910 NZD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 56910 NZD for the full programme during 12 months.
  • National

    13707 NZD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 13707 NZD for the full programme during 12 months.

Living costs for Hamilton

1470 - 2020 NZD /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Accounting.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for India
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Waikato
Hamilton, New Zealand
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Vietnam
Merit-based

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University of Waikato
Hamilton, New Zealand
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for China
Merit-based

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University of Waikato
Hamilton, New Zealand
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
University of Waikato International Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Waikato
Hamilton, New Zealand
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
The New Zealand NCUK University of Waikato Bursary
Merit-based

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University of Waikato
Hamilton, New Zealand
Provided by university
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Malaysia
Merit-based

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University of Waikato
Hamilton, New Zealand
Provided by university
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2025
Michael Baldwin Memorial Scholarship
Need-based

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University of Waikato
Hamilton, New Zealand
Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based

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GyanDhan
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

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Moving Mates
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
Merit-based Need-based

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Edulegit
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
07 Feb 2026
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based

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Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
The MyUS Community Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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MyUS
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2026
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Florida Rentals
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
CryptoRunner Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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CryptoRunner
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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European Commission
Location not available

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