Master of Professional Accounting
University of Canterbury
Subject area
Accounting
Qualification
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Entry requirements
A Bachelor's degree.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Graduates will have gained the skills, knowledge and competencies to be a highly effective contributing accountant to organisations both domestically and internationally. They will have the required qualifications to gain provisional membership into NZICA's College of Chartered Accountants and CPA Australia. They will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current theoretical concepts, frameworks and industry practice within the fields of accounting and business and will be able to think logically, analytically and critically with respect to the academic literature and professional journals within the field of accounting and business. They will be able to plan and carry out research that demonstrates critical awareness of academic and professional issues and will be able to synthesise academic and professional literature and effectively communicate this information and research findings both orally and in written form to a range of audiences.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Accountancy at this level can earn:
$54,000
Median earnings one year after study
$64,000
Median earnings two years after study
$93,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
93%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Whanganui Trust Scholarships and Education Grants
Provided by:
Whanganui Trust - The Secretary
Website:
http://www.morikau.com/trust.html
Value:
Up to $500 (see "Additional Information").
Heartland Bank Freemasons Scholarships
Provided by:
Freemasons New Zealand - National Office
Website:
http://freemasonsnz.org/charity/
Value:
$6,000 - one per Division.
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 827 748
Phone: (03) 369 3999
Web: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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