The Degree of Master of Professional Accounting – MProfAcctg

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant must have:

a completed the requirements for a Bachelors degree from this University in a relevant subject with a programme GPA of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

b a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II.

2 Equivalence and relevance in Regulation 1 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

3 In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 1 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic or nominee if they determine that an applicant has at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation.

Note: A relevant undergraduate degree may be in the humanities, sciences, technology or engineering.

4 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1 must:

a pass courses with a total value of 180 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees

and

c not exceed 220 points for the total enrolment for this degree.

5 a A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Professional Accounting Schedule.

b A student enrolled for this degree who has been credited for another degree or diploma with any courses the same as or similar to those listed for this degree may, at the discretion of the Programme Director, be required to substitute additional courses for courses required for Part I.

c A student will not normally be permitted to enrol for Part II unless Part I has been completed with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher.

6 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar in Part I.

7 Cross-credits will not be granted towards the award of the Degree of Master of Professional Accounting.

8 A student who does not meet the requirements may apply to reassign courses passed to the Postgraduate Diploma in Management or the Postgraduate Certificate in Management.

9 This degree may be awarded with Distinction or Merit in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

10 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

11 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.