AFM (Full-time)
APM (Part-time)
1.5 years (Full-time)
2.5 years (Part-time)
30
6
HK$288,000 per programme (HK$9,600 per credit) for local and non-local students (Subject to change and approval)
Programme Director
Dr Zhang Yong
PhD
Programme Manager
Dr Anson Wong
PhD, CPA
Programme Aims
This programme familiarises students with contemporary and up-to-date accounting knowledge and issues. It aims to build up their accounting knowledge base, enabling them to develop sound analytical skills and judgement, and make efficient and effective business decisions.
Characteristics
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.
Students can pursue their studies with either a full-time study load (taking 9 credits or more in a semester) or a part-time study load (taking less than 9 credits in a semester). In general, one evening class per week will be scheduled for each subject in Semesters 1 and 2 and two evening classes per week in an optional Summer Term.
Depending on their study pace, students should normally be able to complete the programme full-time in 1 to 1.5 years and part-time in 2 to 2.5 years. Students will be required to attend more classes in the evening if they choose the full-time option and the duration will be subject to class quota availability.
The programme offers structured progression patterns, and students are highly encouraged to follow the patterns to benefit from a cohort-based study and to graduate within 1-1.5 years for the full-time option, or within 2.5 years for the part-time option.
The following is a summary of the core areas of study. Detailed information will be provided upon registration.
Core Subjects+
Elective Subjects+
Information on the subjects offered can be obtained at https://af.polyu.edu.hk/study/master-programmes/acc.
+ Subjects are offered according to class quota availability.
* Two subjects (with * in the Core Subjects section) of this programme have been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. The mother programme (Master of Science in Accountancy) of these subjects is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level[6]).
Preference will be given to applicants with at least one year of relevant work experience.
If you are not a native speaker of English, and your Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English, you are expected to fulfil the University’s minimum English language requirement for admission purpose. Please refer to the "Admission Requirements" section for details.
We have a quota for admissions. Early applications are strongly encouraged. Suitable candidates may be invited to attend admission interviews.
For further information, please contact:
Tel: (852) 3400 3229 or (852) 3400 3379
Email: afacc@polyu.edu.hk
For information on academic matters, please contact:
Dr Anson Wong
Tel: (852) 3400 3451
Email: anson.wong@polyu.edu.hk
Dr Zhang Yong
Tel: (852) 3400 3452
Email: yong.zhang@polyu.edu.hk
Website: https://af.polyu.edu.hk/study/master-programmes/acc
Online application: www.polyu.edu.hk/study
I acquired academic research knowledge through the MSc in Accountancy. I am an accounting teacher. The research ability and teaching skills that I gained will accelerate my career advancement. The most important thing this programme taught me is that we should ensure integrity throughout our careers. Xu Xin |  |
 | Reading academic papers and presenting the results of our own research were most rewarding though challenging aspects of studying in the Accountancy programme. Through these activities, I developed analytical and critical thinking. The knowledge I gained of Hong Kong taxation and China accounting practices, and IT control and accounting information systems, is particularly useful to me. Adam Chin Ka Chun |
Given my heavy study load, learning how to manage my time, expand my thinking and cooperate with others have made this programme the experience of a lifetime. He Jing |  |
 | This was a very fruitful learning experience. I learned problem-solving, critical-thinking and time-management skills whilst also making close friendships. Zhang Mujie |
We had a well-planned programme, excellent teachers and a favourable learning environment. The programme enhanced my ability to seek the truth through critical thinking and an international perspective. Zhang Lisha |  |
 | This programme was very important to my career development. I not only gained useful knowledge but also developed my critical thinking. Ling Xiaoxu |
The programme helped me develop the relevant expertise and deepen my understanding of accounting. It also trained me to tackle different kinds of challenges and provided me with a platform for extending my personal network. Ma Jie |  |
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Copies of certificates and academic transcripts are required. |
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Copies of all relevant professional qualifications, e.g. Membership(s) of HKICPA, AICPA, ACCA, CPA Australia, etc (if any). |
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