Programme overview
Complete your Master of Professional Accounting in 12 Months.
The Master of Professional Accounting (MPACC) is designed for people who want to start a career in accounting or build on existing business or professional experience.
Over three Semesters, you will develop accounting expertise, business analytics skills, and knowledge of artificial intelligence in business. You’ll also strengthen your decision-making, communication, and professional capabilities.
Gain practical experience through an internship and industry-focused projects. Graduate ready to apply your skills in real workplace settings.
This programme is also your pathway to CPA Australia and CA ANZ provisional membership. It meets the academic requirements for provisional membership with both bodies.
Benefits of studying with us
- Graduate faster
- Start accounting without a previous accounting degree
- Gain future-focused accounting knowledge
- Build professional skills for the workplace
- Gain practical workplace experience through an optional internship
- Study, connect and feel supported
Where do graduates work?
Graduates can apply their accounting expertise in broad roles across:
- Accounting and professional services firms
- Small, medium and large businesses
- Government agencies and not-for-profit organisations
- Financial services organisations
- International businesses
Industry connections & internship partners
Our students have completed internships with a diverse range of organisations, including:
- Accounting & Professional Service Organisations
- Business & Commercial Organisations
- Community & Not-for-Profit Organisations
Admission requirements
What you will need to study this programme.
Domestic students
International students
Academic requirements
You must have completed at least one of the following:
- A recognised bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a relevant discipline with merit achievement deemed to be a grade average of B- or higher; Or
- A professional qualification in a relevant discipline, recognised as being equivalent to merit achievement in a bachelor’s degree or equivalent; Or
- Provide sufficient evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other life experience that would indicate a successful outcome in the qualification (only if you are 20 years or older)
And English entry requirements;
If English is not your first language, you will also need at least one of the following qualifications:
- Evidence of an IELTS (Academic) band score of at least 6.5 with no band score lower than 6
- University Entrance Literacy: 8 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Māori (4 in Reading, 4 in Writing); or
- Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page.
Don’t meet these Academic requirements?
- If you don’t meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Simply apply online, and we’ll discuss your next steps.
- If you don’t meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply; your eligibility will be determined at the interview.
For more information, download the programme regulations (PDF 328 KB)
Courses and timetables
The Master of Professional Accounting is changing in 2027, and the 2027 timetables are currently pending. Existing students can view the current courses under 2026.
2026 courses
2027 courses
2027 timetables are pending.
