Master of Science in Accountancy
Faculty of Business, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Key Information
Campus location
Hung Hom, Hong Kong
Languages
English
Study format
Blended
Duration
18 - 30 months
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
HKD 303,000 / per year *
Application deadline
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* non-local students: HK$303,000 / local students: HK$274,500
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Introduction
This is a flexible specialist programme providing a progressive and deepening understanding of major accounting issues for accounting practitioners and executives. The focus is on real world-related and contemporary academic studies, and practical applications. Two of the key elements are PRC accounting and the contemporary application of information systems in accounting.
Collaboration
In 1999, the University had reached a training and research collaboration agreement with the National Audit Office (NAO) on the Chinese mainland. Academic training at a master’s level will be provided to NAO employees in Hong Kong. Since the 2001/02 academic year, a limited number of suitable NAO employees have enrolled into the programme each year.
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Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme adopts both a deepening and broadening approach in enhancing students' knowledge and skills. The deepening approach is adopted for most of the Core Subjects, whereas a mix of deepening and broadening approaches are applied to Elective Subjects.
To obtain the MSc, students are required to complete 4 Core Subjects, 3 Elective Subjects and either a Dissertation or 3 additional Elective Subjects (30 credits).
Those who are unable to complete the MSc programme may graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma upon completing 4 Core Subjects and 3 Elective Subjects (21 credits).
Core Subjects (4 subjects - 12 credits)
- AF5102 Accounting Theory
- AF5110 Theory and Practice of Accounting in China*
- AF5203 Contemporary Issues in Accounting Information Systems*
- AF5908 Applied Econometric Methods in Accounting and Finance Research
* These subjects have been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. These subjects / The mother programme (Master of Science in Accountancy) of these subjects are recognized under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level[6]).
Non-Dissertation Option
Restricted Elective Subjects (any 6 subjects - 18 credits) #
- AF5103 Contemporary Issues in Managerial Accounting
- AF5104 International Accounting
- AF5202 Contemporary Issues in Attestation and Assurance Services
- AF5204 Contemporary Issues in Information Systems Audit and Control
- AF5208 Taxation Management in Hong Kong and China
- AF5318 Financial Management
- AF5324 Theories and Models in Finance
- AF5325 Seminar in Financial Reporting and Capital Markets Research
- AF5512 The Legal System and Economic Law in China
- AF5611 Business Environment in China
- MM501 Research Methods
Dissertation Option
Restricted Elective Subjects (any 3 subjects – 9 credits) #
- AF5103 Contemporary Issues in Managerial Accounting
- AF5104 International Accounting
- AF5202 Contemporary Issues in Attestation and Assurance Services
- AF5204 Contemporary Issues in Information Systems Audit and Control
- AF5208 Taxation Management in Hong Kong and China
- AF5318 Financial Management
- AF5324 Theories and Models in Finance
- AF5325 Seminar in Financial Reporting and Capital Markets Research
- AF5512 The Legal System and Economic Law in China
- AF5611 Business Environment in China
- MM501 Research Methods
Dissertation Subject (9 credits)
- AF5910 AC Dissertation
#Not all subjects will be offered each year and it is subject to staffing resources and student enrolment.