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    Master of Professional Accountancy

    Massey University
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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Master by Course Work

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Campuses

    Auckland campus

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines15-Jul-2024
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    NZD 63,000  / year
    Next Intake 15-Jul-2024

    Master of Professional Accountancy

    About

    Study a 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 bachelors 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 programme 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 programme 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 programme has given them excellent “confidence to learn independentlyâ€.
    • The 2020 Graduate Destination Survey results for this programme found that 80% of graduates are in employment and 40% have continued in further study. The most common job title for graduated students was “Accountantâ€. 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 programme was 131 (headcount) and across the whole programme, 96% of courses were successfully completed during 2020.
    • The QS World University Ranking by Subject ranks Massey in the top 200 universities worldwide in this subject area.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Courses and specialisations

    Key terms

    Courses
    Each qualification has its own specific set of courses. Some universities call these papers. You enrol in courses after you get accepted into Massey.
    Course code
    Each course is numbered using 6 digits. The fourth number shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).
    Credits
    Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.
    Specialisations
    Some qualifications let you choose what subject you'd like to specialise in. Your major or endorsement is what you will take the majority of your courses in.

    Credit summary

    180 credits

    • Part A compulsory courses – 120 credits
    • Part B compulsory courses – 60 credits

    There are regulations around completion of Part One before progressing to Part Two.

    Course planning key

    Prerequisites
    Courses that need to be completed before moving onto a course at the next level. For example, a lot of 200-level courses have 100-level prerequisite courses.
    Corequisites
    Courses that must be completed at the same time as another course are known as corequisite courses.
    Restrictions
    Some courses are restricted against each other because their content is similar. This means you can only choose one of the offered courses to study and credit to your qualification.

    Part One (Choose 120 credits from)

    Code
    Course
    Credits
    Choose 120 credits from
    Course code: 110701 Accounting Systems Credits: 15 credits

    Accounting systems and the role of accountants in a systems environment.

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    Course code: 110702 Financial Accounting and Reporting Credits: 15 credits

    A comprehensive study of financial reporting, including current New Zealand GAAP and recognition of revenue, assets and liabilities.

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    Course code: 110703 Management Accounting and Decision Making Credits: 15 credits

    Cost and management accounting in the business environment.

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    Course code: 125701 Quantitative Methods for Accounting and Finance Credits: 15 credits

    A study of statistical and econometric techniques allowing students to carry out appropriate empirical research in the areas of accounting and finance.

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    Course code: 125702 Financial Management Credits: 15 credits

    An introduction into the theory and practice of financial management decision making. Students develop and apply financial management techniques to solve business problems.

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    Course code: 125803 Corporate Finance Credits: 15 credits

    A study of financial management decisions within a corporate setting. Students examine how financial decisions impact on firm value.

    Prerequisites: 125702 Corequisites: 125702

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    Course code: 155771 Law of Business Credits: 15 credits

    The legal system and the law of business organisations and its relevance to the accounting and finance profession.

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    Course code: 178771 Economics Credits: 15 credits

    A study of macroeconomic and microeconomic theory in the context of a modern open economy.

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    Part Two (Choose 60 credits from)

    Code
    Course
    Credits
    Choose 60 credits from
    Course code: 110804 Advanced Financial Accounting and Reporting Credits: 15 credits

    Theory and application of current financial reporting standards in contemporary business.

    Prerequisites: 110702

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    Course code: 110805 Advanced Strategic Management Accounting Credits: 15 credits

    Strategic applications of cost and management accounting tools and techniques.

    Prerequisites: 110703

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    Course code: 110806 Auditing and Assurance Credits: 15 credits

    The role of external auditing and assurance including the application of professional, ethical and technical requirements, and current auditing research issues.

    Prerequisites: 110701 and 110702

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    Course code: 110807 Tax Credits: 15 credits

    A comprehensive examination of key aspects of New Zealand's tax regime from a domestic and international perspective.

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    English Program Requirements

    We offer short English language courses, such as the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course, IELTS tests and preparation courses and Occupational English Tests.

    Recognised English language examinations

    We recognise these English language examinations:

    • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – academic scores only
    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
    • Cambridge English Qualifications
    • NZCEL
    • Pearson Test of English (Academic)
    • LanguageCert.

    Career

    Careers and job opportunities

    Sought after by employers

    International trends are for employers to reward postgraduate study well, especially in larger enterprises. The skills you learn are increasingly recognised as setting you apart from other potential employees.

    Earn more

    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 one and a half times more than the national median (five 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

    NZD 63,000  / year

    How to Apply

    When you apply to study with us as a international student the first step is to apply for admission into a qualification.

    You will be admitted into your chosen qualification once you have:

    • been offered a place
    • accepted your offer, and
    • paid your fees.

    You will then be able to apply for enrolment in the courses that make up your qualification.

    View our overview of the application process

    Prepare to apply for admission

    Check the entry and English language requirements

    Entrance and English language requirements

    Choose your qualification

    Explore the qualifications Massey has to offer and choose what you would like to apply for.

    Find a course or qualification

    If your qualification has majors or endorsements (specialisations) you will be able to choose one when you apply for admission. You will be able to choose an additional major or endorsement, and minors, when you apply for courses.

    For some qualifications you will need to give us specific information when you apply such as personal statements, portfolios or completed forms.

    If you are a postgraduate research student you may also need to decide how many credits of research you would like to do. You should also contact the right department to discuss the possible research opportunities.

    List of Massey departments

    Choose where you want to study

    As an international student you will generally study full-time at one of our campuses in New Zealand. However, there are also options for distance and online study.

    Massey campus guides

    Distance and online study

    Identify documents you need to supply

    Documents you need to apply for admission

    Check application due dates

    Make sure you check the admission application due dates so you don not miss out.

    Admission application due dates

    Apply for admission

    New students apply for admission on our website.

    Returning students apply by logging in to the student portal and going to the Admissions tab.

    After you apply for admission

    Acknowledgement of application

    You can expect to get an acknowledgement from us within 1 week of submitting your application.

    Outstanding documents

    We will contact you if you have not given us all of the documents we need.

    Offer of Place

    You will get an email letting you know an Offer of Place message is in the student portal if your application is successful.

    Once you get your Offer of Place you can:

    • accept it
    • decline it
    • apply to defer your start date or change your study location.

    If you decline your offer you will be withdrawn from the qualification you applied for.

    If you want to change to a different qualification you need to make a new admission application.

    Paying your fees

    Once you have accepted your Offer of Place you need to pay your fees.

    View fee payment options

    After your fees are paid we will send you an international Receipt of Payment. You can use this letter and your admission Offer of Place as part of the documentation you need to get a visa from Immigration New Zealand. We will also send you an email with your Massey student ID number.

    Prepare for course enrolment

    You will be invited to apply for the specific courses you want to study within your qualification once:

    • you have accepted your Offer of Place
    • you have paid your fees
    • enrolments are open.

    Choose your courses

    Review your qualification structure. When you select your courses you need to make sure you meet all of the requirements for your qualification. You also need to work out which courses to study first and how many to study.

    Find a course or qualification

    Planning your courses guide

    Contact our academic advice team

    Check the due dates

    Make sure you know the due dates for adding courses. You should also check the semester dates and exam periods.

    Due dates for adding courses

    Semester and exam period dates

    Log in to the student portal

    To apply for enrolment in courses, go to the Qualifications and courses tab when you log in to the student portal

    After you apply for courses

    Offer of Enrolment

    If we approve your application to enrol in the specific courses for your qualification you will get an Offer of Enrolment message in the student portal. You need to accept this.

    Finalise your enrolment in person

    If you are a new international student studying in New Zealand you will need to show evidence of your identity and your student visa to finish your enrolment.

    Bring your visa and passport to Campus Information Service – Mōhiohio a few days before semester starts. You can also bring them to orientation. Orientation is a series of events to celebrate your start at university.

    Orientation dates and information

    Confirmation of Enrolment

    Once you accept your Offer of Enrolment, you will get a Confirmation of Enrolment message in the student portal. It will contain:

    • confirmation of the qualification you are studying and any specialisations (majors, minors or endorsements)
    • confirmation of the courses you are approved to take
    • any courses that could not be approved or that you withdrew from (the reason will be shown)
    • due dates for withdrawing from courses without financial and academic penalties
    • fees information.

    Changing your qualification or courses

    You can change your qualification or courses on the Qualification and courses tab in the student portal.

    You need to allow time for us to process your changes so you get access to your study material before you start.

    Changing and withdrawing from study

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