Programme details
The Master of Professional Accounting (MPAcct) program at Waikato is designed for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in a non-accounting field who wish to pursue a career in accounting. This esteemed qualification is recognized worldwide and will prepare you for a successful future in the accounting industry and beyond.
Master of Professional Accounting – 180 points
Master of Professional Accounting (CA Program) – 240 points
This course qualifies for 5 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.
This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Partner visitor rights
Partner work rights
Post-study work rights
A Master of Professional Accounting can open up a variety of career opportunities in accounting, finance, and business sectors. Here are some potential career prospects:
Public Accounting:
Auditor
Business analyst / consultant
Chartered accountant
Chief financial officer
Financial manager
Management accountant
Tax accountant
International students must have an equivalent degree qualification from a recognised university, and meet the University of Waikato’s English language requirements.
English language tests recognised by the University:
– an IELTS overall score of at least 6.5, with no band below 6.0, or
-an iBT (Internet-based TOEFL) score of at least 90, with a Writing score of at least 21, or
-a B grade or better at Level 8 in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English, or
-an overall score of C (with at least a C in the Writing band) in the Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes, or
-a PTE Academic overall score of at least 56, with no less than 46 for each communicative skill.
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