Admission Requirements

I: General Requirement
An applicant should hold a bachelor's degree awarded by a recognized tertiary institution or have equivalent qualifications, which will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

II: English Language Proficiency Requirement
An applicant whose degree is not granted by a tertiary institution in Hong Kong or an English-speaking country should pass ONE of the tests below to meet the English language proficiency requirement:

• a minimum score of 79 in TOEFL Internet-Based Test; or

• a band score of 6.0 or above in IELTS; or

• a minimum score of 450 or above in College English Test Band 6 (CET-6), with proof of competency in spoken English

other equivalent English qualifications to be considered on a case-by-case basis.

For IELTS and TOEFL qualifications for admission purpose, the University only accepts results of tests that are conducted at a test centre and within the validity period, viz. 2 years, from the time of submission of an admission application for the specific intake cohort.

For CET-6 results submitted for admission purposes, the University accepts only those obtained within the five-year validity period, counted from the date of submission of the admission application for the specific intake cohort. Applicants must also demonstrate competency in spoken English through an oral interview conducted by the Programme and/or obtain grade B or above in the CET-6 Speaking English Test.

III: Two Recommendation Forms
Confidential Recommendation Form

IV: Consent Form for Verifying Academic Awards
Consent Form

V: CQV Report if your degree is awarded by a Mainland university (only applicable to graduates)

NOTES：

1. Student Visa 
   The application requirements are the same for both local and non-local applicants. Non-local students studying in Hong Kong are required to apply for student visas or entry permit from the Hong Kong Immigration Department. Details of the entry arrangement are set out in Immigration Department’s website: http://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/study.html. Once admitted, the MAcc Programme Office will help the students with the visa application.
2. Pre-entry Programme
   Applicants with a recognized bachelor’s degree but not in business-related disciplines will be required to pass a pre-entry programme prior to their formal admission to the MAcc Programme. The number of pre-entry courses required to take by an applicant will be based on his/her undergraduate study.
3. Admission Preference 
   Applicants will enjoy admission preference if they have relevant working experiences or have a professional qualification in the areas of accounting, auditing, taxation, and finance.
4. Interview 
   Applicants may be required to attend an interview (via online) conducted by the Director of Taught Postgraduate Programmes Office and one more faculty member.
5. Qualification Assessment Report
   Applicants with degrees awarded by overseas universities through distance learning programmes or the completion of a curriculum of short duration or uncertain qualification may be required to provide an assessment report from the Hong Kong Council for Academic Accreditation and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) on the level of qualification obtained.