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Master of Professional Accounting

  • Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Professional Accounting equips you with the skills to change careers and become an accountant. This postgraduate accounting degree can be completed in as little as one year.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Course Code
AK3411
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Mar, Nov
Domestic Fees
$32,177 total
International Fees
$53,100 per year / $54,819 total

About this course

The Master of Professional Accounting equips you with the skills to change careers and become an accountant. This postgraduate accounting degree can be completed in as little as one year.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirementsIf you have New Zealand qualifications
  • Must have completed a bachelor's degree (in any discipline) with a B- grade average or higher in courses at level 7 or equivalent

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Accepted qualification:

Bachelor's degree (in a relevant professional subject)
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:

Minimum 3 years
Accepted subject majors:

n/a

Minimum scores

Percentage:
minimum 65%
Degree classification:
n/a
Letter criteria:
B-
GPA 10 point scale:
6.5 (in final year)

Accepted qualification:

1. Diploma IV-Sarjana sains terapan AND / OR
2. Sarjana (SI)
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:

4 years
Accepted subject majors:

n/a

Minimum scores

Percentage:
65-69 (final year)
Degree classification:
n/a
Letter criteria:
B- (final year)
GPA 4 point scale:
2,70 (final year)

Accepted qualification:

Bachelor's degree
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:

Minimum 3 years
Accepted subject majors:
n/a

Minimum scores

Percentage:
65 (final year)
Letter criteria:
B- (final year)
GPA 4 point scale:
2.6 (final year)

Accepted qualification:
1. Bachelor's degree from prestigious university awarded up to 2022 AND / OR
2. Bachelor's degree awarded from 2022 with an entry qual of Year 12 AND / OR
3. Bachelor's degree from Section 1 institute as per NOOSR AND / OR
4. Doctor of Medicine/Juris Doctor/Bachelor of Laws AND / OR
5. Doctor of Dentistry/Optometry/Veterinary Medicine
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
4 years
Accepted subject majors:
n/a

Minimum scores

GPA 4 point scale:
2.6 (final year)
GPA 1 (Excellent)-5 point scale:
2 (final year)

Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
Minimum 4 years
Accepted subject majors:
n/a

Minimum scores

Percentage:
77% (final year)
Letter criteria:
B- (final year)
GPA 4 point scale:
2.7

Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
4 years
Accepted subject majors:
n/a

Minimum scores

GPA 10 point scale:
6.5 (final year)
GPA 4 point scale:
2.6 (final year)

If your country is not listed, view our general entry requirements for postgraduate programmes

English language requirements
  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with a minimum score of 6.0 in each band.

English language requirements

IELTS may be waived (at the discretion of the Programme Director)
  • For a student who has completed a qualification, the language of instruction for which was English, and which was awarded within the last 3 years
  • For a student who has lived and/or worked in an English speaking environment for 3 years
Contact us to find out more about the Master of Professional Accounting

Email business.postgrad@aut.ac.nz
Phone +64 9 921 9906

Study locations

City Campus

Distance

Online

Career pathways

Accounting offers excellent job opportunities both in New Zealand and internationally. There's strong demand for highly skilled accountants and senior managers with a strategic understanding of accounting and finance.

Careers include:

  • Chartered accountant
  • International accounting firms
  • Management accountant
  • Chief financial officer
  • Finance manager
  • Forensic accountant
  • Senior management
  • Business consultant
  • Tax specialist