Overview

A candidate for an MPhil degree in Accounting from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is expected to demonstrate knowledge in the discipline and to synthesize and create new knowledge, making a contribution to the field. Students intending to do a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programme in Accounting at HKUST should consider entering the MPhil Programme to acquire the training necessary for a PhD degree.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the MPhil programme, graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate a sound grasp of the literature in their specialized area of accounting research;
Apply their specialized knowledge to solve related business problems in an innovative fashion;
Demonstrate a broad based knowledge of core business functions related to accounting research;
Integrate functional knowledge to solve business problems within their specialized area of accounting research;
Teach independent courses or lead lab/tutorial sessions effectively; and
Present their discipline knowledge clearly to layman.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mathematics for Business and Economics
Probability
Big Data Analytics
Operations Management

Marketing Strategy and Policy

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

33 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

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants seeking admission to a master's degree program should have obtained a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution, or an approved equivalent qualification;

Applicants seeking admission to a doctoral degree program should have obtained a bachelor’s degree with a proven record of outstanding performance from a recognized institution; or presented evidence of satisfactory work at the postgraduate level on a full-time basis for at least one year, or on a part-time basis for at least two years.

A satisfactory score in GMAT or GRE

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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

215000 HKD / year

≈ 215000 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

47000 HKD / year

≈ 47000 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

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