Program Overview
The Accountancy at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 20 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Accountancy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Hong Kong and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 20 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 25,813 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 19,178 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Accountancy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Accounting Theory
- Applied Econometric Methods in Accounting & Finance Research
- Contemporary Issues in Accounting Information Systems
- Theory & Practice of Accounting in China
- Business Environment in China
- Contemporary Issues in Attestation & Assurance Services
- Contemporary Issues in Information Systems Audit & Control
- Contemporary Issues in Managerial Accounting
- Financial Management
- International Accounting
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A Bachelor\'s degree in accounting or other relevant disciplines;
- OR
- Equivalent professional qualifications.
- Suitable candidates may be invited to attend admission interviews.
- Classes are normally scheduled on weekday evenings in three semesters (including an optional Summer Term) within an academic year.
- Student visa, accommodation and other information for non-local students:
- Non-local students must obtain a valid student visa issued by the Hong Kong Immigration Department before being allowed to register as students or commence study with PolyU.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 25,813 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 19,178 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 25,813 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 19,178 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The Hong Kong Polytechnic University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Kowloon, Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a public university in Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong. The university is one of the eight government-funded degree-granting tertiary institutions in Hong...
University Profile- Application Deadline Aug, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 20 months
