Program Overview
The Professional Accounting at The University of Waikato is a MBA programme in Business & Management over 14 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 business & management. 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 Professional Accounting programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across New Zealand and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 14 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 24,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Hamilton, New Zealand
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Professional Accounting programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Fundamental Accounting for Decision Making
- Organisational Behaviour
- Advanced Auditing
- Professional Development Capstone
- Financial Accounting
- Commercial and Corporate Law
- Advanced Financial Accounting
- Economics for Business
- Quantitative Skills for Finance and Economics
- Accounting Information System
- Advanced Taxation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need to have:
- completed a bachelors degree, and satisfied the requirements to study at graduate level, normally at least a B- grade average in papers for your final year of enrolment.
If your qualifications are from a tertiary institution outside New Zealand the University will evaluate your qualifications standing within New Zealand.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 24,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 24,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Waikato 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 University of Waikato
The University of Waikato
New Zealand
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 14 months
