Master of Professional Accountancy – MPAcc

Whatever your accountancy career ambitions are, this qualification will help you get there. The Master of Professional Accountancy is open to graduates with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline.

Open the door to professional organisations

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

The qualification 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).

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.

Insights

• The 2021 Student Experience Survey results for this qualification found that 94% of students on this qualification found the teaching staff to be helpful and approachable, 81% felt that assessment tasks challenged them to learn, and 88% highlighted that the qualification has given them excellent “confidence to learn independently”.
• The 2020 Graduate Destination Survey results for this qualification 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.
• Between 2018 and 2021 the average number of students enrolled in the qualification was 131 (headcount) and across the whole qualification, 96% of courses were successfully completed during 2020.
• The QS World University Ranking by Subject ranks Massey in the top 250 universities worldwide in this subject area.

Admission to Massey

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

• Massey University entry requirements

Specific requirements

To enter the Master of Professional Accountancy 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 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.

• Massey University English language requirements

Time limits for Honours, Distinction and Merit

Where your qualification is completed within the stated time limit and to a high standard, you may be able to graduate with Distinction or Merit.

• Look for information under ‘Student Progression’ in the General Regulations for Postgraduate Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas and Postgraduate Certificates.
• Contact us through the ‘Get advice’ button on this page if you have any questions.

Prior learning, credit and exemptions

For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:

• review the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations
• contact us through the Get advice button on this page.

English language skills

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

Maximum time limits for completion

There are maximum time limits to complete some undergraduate and all postgraduate qualifications. If you do not complete within the maximum time, you may be required to re-apply for the qualification if you wish to continue your studies.