Master of Professional Accounting
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UC's Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) is a conversion taught master's qualification that gives you the skills, knowledge, and competencies to be a highly effective accountant in domestic and international organisations. Find out about studying an MPA through Te Kura Umanga | UC Business School.
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The Master of Professional Accounting is a conversion taught master's qualification that provides graduates with the skills, knowledge, and competencies to be a highly effective accountant in both domestic and international organisations. Through applied research, you will gain an understanding of the theoretical considerations facing the Accounting profession, while developing the confidence to challenge existing practices, and develop innovative new ways to solve issues in the field.
The qualification is aligned with professional accounting bodies in the industry (such as the , , and ), allowing graduates to gain provisional membership.
The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) is also part of the Business Taught Masters programme, providing opportunities to pursue new career pathway options. Students with a background in any discipline may apply and no prior experience in Commerce or Accounting is required.
New cash scholarships are available. See more information about the .
The Master of Professional Accounting graduate:
A bachelor's degree with at least a B Grade Point Average in 300-level courses is required. Your enrolment will be approved taking into account the relevance and standard of previous studies and experience.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Professional Accounting or use the .
The programme has intakes in February and August.
You can apply online at .
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
The MPA is a 180-point qualification which consists of 12 compulsory courses.
The programme can be completed within 17 months of full-time study, or up to 4 years part-time.
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Professional Accounting.
Complete each of the following compulsory courses:
2024 tuition fee听estimate:听$17,054 (240 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $13,558 (180 points)
2024 tuition fee estimate: $70,000 per 240 points ($35,000 per 120 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate:听$54,600 per 180 points听($36,400 per 120 points)
Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.