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    MSc in Accounting

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    Hong Kong, HKMScIn-person1 year
    HK$390,000.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    55
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    HK$800.00
    App fee

    MSc in Accounting at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is a 30-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Hong Kong, HK. Tuition is HK$390,000.

    About the program

    Provides postgraduate accounting education through core courses in financial reporting, managerial accounting, auditing, and corporate finance, plus electives. Offers concentrations in Accounting Analytics and Financial Crimes and Forensic Accounting, preparing students for accounting professions and HKICPA QP entry.

    Focus: coursework
    33 (QS World University Rankings by Subject - Accounting and Finance)

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    Deadlines

    Priority Round Fall 2027
    Aug 15, 2026
    Rolling
    TBA

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min Applicants are highly recommended to have a satisfactory GMAT Focus / GRE score.
    GMAT
    optional
    Min Applicants are highly recommended to have a satisfactory GMAT Focus / GRE score. GMAT/GRE is not required, but it will also be considered if a GMAT/GRE score is available.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min For TOEFL: a score of 550 (Paper-based test PBT) or 80 (Internet-based test iBT) is required.
    IELTS
    required
    Min For IELTS: an overall score of 6.5 and all sub-scores 5.5 is required.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    24 months IANG (Hong Kong) for non-local graduates

    HK$14,400.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MSc in Accounting at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc in Accounting at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is HK$390,000 across 30 required credits.
    Is MSc in Accounting at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology online or in-person?
    MSc in Accounting at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc in Accounting at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology take to complete?
    MSc in Accounting at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for MSc in Accounting at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology?
    Per the program's published guidance: Good Standing
    How large is the MSc in Accounting at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology cohort?
    MSc in Accounting at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology typically enrolls around 55 students per cohort.