Overview

Students of this Accounting programme from The University of Hong Kong may choose to concentrate on one of three streams:

1) Accounting Analytics and Big Data Stream;

2) Financial Reporting and Valuation Stream;

3) ESG and Strategic Management Stream.

They may also consider double concentrating if there are any two they are particularly passionate about.

Key Facts

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.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Management Accounting

Advanced Financial Accounting

Taxation Framework and Planning

Legal and Ethical Environment of Business

Accounting Data and Analytics

Auditing and Corporate Services

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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More details

Offers will be made on a rolling basis and early applications are preferred; a large proportion of offers will be allocated to applicants in the early stages.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Accounting View 16 other Masters in Accounting in Hong Kong (SAR)

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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80

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Hold a recognised degree or equivalent;

Obtain statements from two referees, regarding suitability for the programme; and

Obtain a TOEFL/IELTS* score if you are not from an English-medium university.TOEFL iBT® Home Edition and IELTS online tests are not accepted.

GMAT/GRE scores are not required, but candidates with a good GMAT/GRE scores or possessing a business Bachelor’s degree or have accounting-related work experience will be favourably considered.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

213000 HKD / year

≈ 213000 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

213000 HKD / year

≈ 213000 HKD / year

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

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

Funding

HKU Business School Dean's Master Fellowship supports outstanding full-time students in masters programmes, based on academic merit, work experience, and interview performance. Awards from HK$250,000 to full tuition, plus access to top-tier internships, personalized mentorship, networking events, and free international learning opportunities.

Entrance Scholarships offer 10–50% tuition waivers, with full waivers for exceptional cases.

Merit-based Scholarships offer 10% awards recognizing academic and extracurricular excellence.

Fargo Wealth Excellence Scholarship awards HK$10,000 to up to 14 Year One students for academic achievement and contributions to the master's community.

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