Overview

With the Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAcc) from Massey University you'll gain an excellent understanding of accountancy principles and practical applications, skills that employers are looking for.

Open the door to professional organisations

Completion allows you to join key professional accountancy organisations in Australia and New Zealand.

The MPAcc meets the academic requirements of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) Australia and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). It is accredited by all three organisations.

Elevate your career

Completing this qualification shows a commitment to gaining the business capabilities employers are looking for. It will build on your previous study and/or practical work experience. You'll gain an excellent understanding of accountancy principles and practical applications.

The 2020 Graduate Destination Survey results for this programme found that 80% of graduates are in employment and 40% have continued in further study. The most common job title for graduated students was “Accountant”. Respondents indicated that 50% were earning above the New Zealand median national salary.

Career

Sought after by employers

International trends are for employers to reward postgraduate study well, especially in larger enterprises. The skills you learn are increasingly recognised as setting you apart from other potential employees.

Earn more

A 2017 Ministry of Education publication The post-study earnings and destinations of young domestic graduates, found that in New Zealand:

young master’s graduates earn more than one and a half times more than the national median (five years after study)
earnings and employment rates increase with the level of qualification completed
five years after completion, the median earnings of young master’s graduates are 15% higher than for those with a bachelor’s degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Accounting Systems
Financial Accounting and Reporting
Management Accounting and Decision Making
Quantitative Methods for Accounting and Finance
Financial Management
Management in Organisations
Law of Business
Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 15 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-07-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-06-23 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-02-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-03 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-10-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Finance Accounting View 26 other Masters in Accounting in New Zealand

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Massey University and/or in New Zealand, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

Required

To enter the Master of Professional Accountancy and Finance you will have been awarded or qualified for an undergraduate degree achieving at least a B grade average in the highest two levels of the majoring subject.
You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.

Tuition Fee

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International

33760 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33760 NZD per year during 15 months.
National

6982 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6982 NZD per year during 15 months.

National: $6,982.90 to $9,222.00

Living costs for Palmerston North

1100 - 2100 NZD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Professional Accountancy.

Available Scholarships

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

New Zealand / Merit-based

Massey University International Postgraduate Excellence Scholarship

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