Accountancy – Master of Business Studies

    Accountancy – Master of Business Studies

    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    NZD 32,045 / Year
    Next IntakeMay 1, 2026

    Accountancy – Master of Business Studies

    About

    Specialise in Accountancy for your Master of Business Studies at Massey

    Massey University’s Master of Business Studies combines study of advanced theory with research. It gives you the skills you need to progress your career, or continue to further study.

    What will you learn?

    A master’s is a rigorous, challenging, rewarding and exciting qualification. Your study will focus on your chosen specialisation, in the context of other business disciplines. This reflects the reality of today’s business environment.

    You will learn the processes and disciplines involved in high-level in-depth research and how to apply them to business. You will complete and present a comprehensive written report on an independent research topic.

    We have strong relationships with industry. We will help you draw on experience you may have to give your learning context and relevance to the real world.

    The Master of Business Studies will also develop your oral and written communication skills to the level expected of senior business leaders.

    Further study

    After successfully completing a Master of Business Studies, you could go on to a PhD.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admission to Massey

    All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.

    Specific requirements

    To enter the Master of Business Studies (Accountancy) you will have been awarded or qualified for a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification, with a minimum B- grade average in the highest level courses.

    If you have been awarded the Degree of Bachelor of Business Studies with Honours from Massey University, or the equivalent degree of another recognised university, you may apply for credit towards Part One of the qualification.

    You will need to provide copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.

    English language requirements

    To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.

    English language skills

    If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5

    English Program Requirements

    English Evidence Academic IELTS^: 6.5 overall and minimum 6.0 in each band
    English Evidence TOEFL iBT: Overall score 90, minimum 20 in Writing
    English Evidence Pearson Test of English (PTE): 58 overall and minimum 50 in each communicative skills

    Career

    Business studies equips students with the flexible and highly portable skills employers are looking for. With a Master of Business Studies, you will be prepared to take the next step in your career. Or you could join the world of business in a variety of dynamic roles, from financial accountant to marketing manager.

    Greater earning potential

    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 1.5 times more than the national median (5 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.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    32,045 / year

    Accountancy – Master of Business Studies

    Massey University

    Massey University

    New Zealand

    New Zealand, Palmerston North