PROGRAMME CODE

MACF

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

STUDY DURATION

2-YEAR
4-YEAR

MODE OF STUDY

FULL-TIME, FACE-TO-FACE
PART-TIME, FACE-TO-FACE

This programme will enable students to build the advanced skills and knowledge leading towards a professional qualification with an integrated, global approach. Students will concurrently enroll and prepare for the CPA Program subject examinations of CPA Australia in Hong Kong.

Combining practical experience with the global business and accounting knowledge acquired in MACF, graduates will be more desirable in taking up professional and managerial positions that require a broader outlook in the workplace.

About The Programme

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)

  1. Apply globally transferrable skills in preparing financial statements and providing relevant accounting information for planning, control and decision-making.
  2. Analyse events, apply relevant tax legislation, and provide strategic advice to stakeholders regarding tax issues.
  3. Critically evaluate the role of auditing practices, design auditing process and apply auditing standards to the assessment of fraud and going concern.
  4. Critically review and apply strategy and corporate governance concepts through the use of real-world examples and business case scenarios.
  5. Exercise appropriate accounting judgments with a thorough understanding of the current development in business related disciplines, both locally and globally.

Entry Requirements

MACF applicants to the programme must satisfy the following entry requirement:

  • a recognised degree in a business-related area (or its equivalent); OR
  • a recognised degree in a non-business area (or its equivalent), plus at least three years of supervisory/managerial experience.
  • applicants must meet the following English language proficiency requirements if their Bachelor's Degrees or equivalent qualifications did not adopt English as the medium of instruction.

Level 3 or above

In English Language Subject of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (DSE)

60 or above

In TOEFL – Paper-delivered test (all 3 skills combined)

550 or above

In TOEFL – Paper-based

79 or above

In TOEFL – Internet-based

6.0 or above

In IELTS

430 or above

In CET-6

OR equivalent

Special Entry Route: Applications of non-business degree holders with less than three years of supervisory/managerial experience will also be considered. Instead of 36 credit-units, successful applicants are required to complete 48 credit-units for graduation including a 1-term, 12 credit-unit course, BUS 8008BEF Business Administration Perspectives offered in May / June or a 2-term, 12 credit-unit course, BUS 8028BEF Business Administration Perspectives (Two Terms) offered in September in each year.

Programme Structure and Contents

Students pursuing this programme must successfully complete 36 credit-units* as follows:

(a) 33 credit-units

from compulsory courses

Course Code
Course Title
No. of Credit-units
ACT 8011BEF
Financial Accounting and Taxation
6
ACY 8010BEF+
International Financial Reporting Issues
3
ACY 8015BEF+
Management Accounting Issues
6
ACY 8026BEF+
Advanced Auditing
6
FIN 8062BEF
Treasury and Financial Management
3
MGT 8020BEF
Strategy for Competitive Advantage
6
LAW 8068BEF
Corporate Law
3

(b) 3 credit-units

from the prescribed elective course

Course Code
Course Title
No. of Credit-units
ACY 8004BEF
Advanced Taxation
3

+ Integrated courses, in which CPA Program subjects / external examinations will be integrated as part of the assessment.

In addition to the 36 credit-units (or 48 credit-units for Special Entry Route), students will need to complete additional courses required by the School after assessing their academic backgrounds, results in the admission tests, language proficiency and other relevant factors in order to facilitate effective learning of Master's degrees in business-related areas. The specific requirements will be stipulated in the offer letter.

DURATION OF STUDY

Full-time and part-time students can normally complete the Master's programmes in 2 years and 4 years respectively. The minimum study duration for full-time students of the Master's programmes is 1.5 years. The minimum study duration for part-time students of the Master's programmes is 2.5 years. Students admitted through the Special Entry Route will normally start the programme 3 months earlier than other students for taking BUS 8008BEF Business Administration Perspectives.

MODE OF STUDY

The courses in the programme will be taught through face-to-face mode.

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION

The language of instruction for all courses in the programme is English.

Global Immersion Programme

In the era of globalisation, market opportunities and business operations are not restricted by national boundaries. B&A is committed to preparing students for challenges in the international business environment. In view of this, a Global Immersion Programme is designed to provide students with opportunities to study and travel abroad, be exposed to the language of global business, engage with global issues and eventually become an empowered global citizen. The fees for the Global Immersion Programme will be HK$51,330^, which do not include air passage, food, accommodation and other incidental expenses. The tuition fees do NOT include the fees for the global immersion programme. The global immersion programme is compulsory for full-time students while optional for part-time students.

^ The fee is subject to annual review.

Admission-related Information

PROGRAMME AND APPLICATION FEES

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ADMISSION PROCEDURES

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ADMISSION INTERVIEW ARRANGEMENT

Applicants who are deemed to have fulfilled the entry requirements will be invited to attend an admission interview. The interview will be conducted via Zoom. Candidates may be asked to discuss current affairs and/or case analysis for the assessment of their capabilities, such as analytical skills, adaptability, interpersonal skills, presentation skills, and their ability to form logical arguments.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Deadlines applicable to all applicants (2023 Autumn Term)
  • 31 May 2023 (for non-local applicants requiring a student visa)
  • 31 July 2023 (for local and non-local applicants who do not require a student visa)
The application will be closed when all places are filled.

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