Professional Accounting, M.Sc. | Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University | Suzhou, China
18 months
Duration
120000 CNY/year
120000 CNY/year
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This Professional Accounting MSc program from Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University combines practical graduate-level accounting skills and theoretical knowledge required to take your accounting practice to the next level.

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Overview

The Professional Accounting MSc program from Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University students can take advantage of the School’s extensive industry links with companies in Suzhou and Shanghai for their research and future careers, as well as the School’s own research centres.

Graduates of this programme will be able to obtain exemption qualifications (subject to professional review) for professional stage subjects of the Royal Chartered Accountants ACA (Associate Chartered Accountant) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). After passing the exam and engaging in relevant work for three years, students will have the opportunity to obtain the Royal Chartered Accountant qualification. This programme also lays a solid foundation for students to obtain the Chartered Accountant qualification under ICAEW.

Career opportunities:

Graduates are able to sit for other professional accounting certification exams such as ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). Many IBSS Professional Accounting graduates end up in the “Big Four” companies and accounting/consultant departments in multinational companies such as Apple and Decathlon. 

The MSc Professional Accounting programme also provides an excellent foundation for those students who are interested in pursuing doctoral studies.

Accreditation

The programme is delivered in the International Business School Suzhou (IBSS), one of an elite group of institutions worldwide to be accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). Less than 100 business schools worldwide have both AACSB and EQUIS accreditation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Tax Compliance

  • Financial Accounting and Reporting: IFRS

  • Audit and Assurance

  • Business Strategy and Management

  • Financial Strategy

  • Business Planning - Taxation

  • Corporate Reporting and Auditing

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT
90

Delivered

On Campus

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL admission requirements 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Bachelor Degree in accounting
  • It is essential, to have passed at least four ICAEW Certificate Level (CFAB) papers on entry. Equivalent degrees or papers are also acceptable if qualified as Credit for Prior Learning by ICAEW or ACCA. Students who have not completed CFAB will need to do so prior to seeking full membership of the ICAEW Applicants who do not have an equivalent UK degree in Accounting will also be considered if they have completed the six ICAEW Certificate Level (CFAB) papers or equivalent. 

UK:

  • UK upper second class honours (2:1) or equivalent

China:

  • Top 100 of 2021 Shanghai Ranking or World-class universities or First-class disciplines (MoE, People’s Republic of China): 75 percent or above (Weighted Average Mark)
  • Other universities: 80 - 85 percent or above (Weighted Average Mark), depending on your undergraduate institution

North America:

  • 3.0 Cumulative GPA (out of 4) or
  • 3.2 Cumulative GPA in the final two years of your undergraduate programme
  • 3.0 Cumulative GPA (out of 4) or
  • 3.2 Cumulative GPA in the final two years of your undergraduate programme

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    120000 CNY/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 180000 CNY for the full programme during 18 months.
  • National

    120000 CNY/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 180000 CNY for the full programme during 18 months.

Living costs for Suzhou

3000 - 5500 CNY /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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3500 CNY
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15 Mar 2025
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Various benefits
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Various benefits
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ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
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ADB/Japan Government
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Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
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3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
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Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2025
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1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
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25000 USD
Deadline
27 Dec 2024
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Deadline
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1000 USD
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10000 USD
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31 Dec 2025
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Deadline
15 Nov 2024
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