Master of Accounting and Finance

• Overview
• Contact details
• Subject area
• Programme requirements
• Regulations for the Master of Accounting and Finance (MAccFin)

Overview

This 12-month qualification will enable accounting and finance students to learn advanced financial and analytical skills. By using the latest technology and investigating current complex problems, students will be better prepared to enter the workforce with critical thinking, research, and advanced technical skills.

The Master of Accounting and Finance (MAccFin) is open to strong students with an undergraduate degree in Accountancy and Finance, or a major in Accountancy with a minor in Finance.

This additional year of post-graduate study before embarking on the Chartered Accountant pathway will set students up for graduate roles in tax, audit, consulting, transaction advisory, risk advisory, and actuarial services.

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Contact details

Department of Accountancy and Finance
Email [email protected]
Tel +64 3 479 8072

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Subject area

• Accounting
• Finance

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Regulations for the Degree of Master of Accounting and Finance (MAccFin)

1. Admission to the Programme

   1. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Commerce).
   2. Every applicant must either
      1. be a graduate with a Bachelor’s degree majoring in Accounting with a second major or minor in Finance, and normally have achieved an average grade of B+ in the papers satisfying the final-year major subject requirements for the degree, or
      2. have equivalent alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Commerce).
   3. In considering an applicant’s qualifications, regard will be given to the detail of the course of study followed to gain the qualification, as well as the applicant’s performance in the programme.

2. Structure of the Programme

   1. Every programme of study shall consist of approved papers from the schedule of papers available for the degree of Master of Accounting and Finance to the value of 180 points
   2. With prior approval from the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce), papers worth up to a maximum of 60 points in a relevant subject offered by another tertiary institution, may be granted transfer credit for equivalent paper(s) within the programme. Such credits will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
   3. A candidate and the supervisor shall, before commencing the applied or research project, secure the approval of the Programme Co-ordinator for the proposed topic.

3. Duration of the Programme

   1. A full-time candidate shall normally complete the requirements of the degree within twelve months or three semesters, and a part-time candidate within four years of commencing the Programme.
   2. Exceptions to the normal duration of a programme shall be permitted only with the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce).

4. Withdrawal from the Programme

   Where a candidate withdraws from the programme after completing the prescribed papers, whether voluntarily or otherwise, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce) may recommend the award of the Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce or determine which papers shall be credited towards the Diploma.

5. Examination of the Project

   1. The project manuscript shall normally be reviewed by two examiners, to be determined by the Programme Co-ordinator.
   2. Each examiner shall supply a written report and recommend a mark and grade on the basis of the final manuscript as submitted.
   3. Where there is disagreement over a final result, an independent moderator determined by the Programme Co-ordinator shall arrive at a decision.

6. Level of Award of the Degree

   The degree may be awarded with distinction or with credit.

7. Variations

   The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.

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Entrance requirements for postgraduate study vary by programme with most requiring a minimum bachelor-level qualification in the same field, and some having additional requirements such as relevant work experience and/or professional registration in New Zealand. 

A postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma can usually be taken at any time after the completion of your bachelor's degree.

If you hold an honours degree or postgraduate diploma you may be able to eligible for master’s study by thesis only. In some cases if you hold a bachelor’s degree you may apply for a coursework master’s degree or for master’s study by coursework and thesis.

To study a PhD you usually require the completion of a master’s degree, or a first-class or upper second-class honours degree in the same area of study, or a related discipline, as your intended area of research.

Check the postgraduate students pages for specific information on the entrance requirements of the programme you are interested in.

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