Course details

Summary

A stepping stone to a master’s

This qualification will give you the ability to proceed to further in-depth research, such as a master’s.

What is it Like?

The Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy (PGDipAcc) is an advanced programme of professional education in specialist accounting topics. You need an undergraduate accountancy qualification to enter study towards this qualification.

The postgraduate diploma gives you the opportunity to hone your research skills, giving you the ability to go into a more research-focused qualification such as a master’s.

Learn from leading business experts

The Massey Business School is one of the country’s leading and largest business schools - it is ranked among the top two per cent of business schools globally and is AACSB accredited.

Our School of Accountancy has accreditation from national and international professional institutions including the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK). Massey University’s accountancy and finance programme ranks in the 150 universities in the world by QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) rankings. Our lecturers are actively researching, bringing the most relevant developments in accounting theory and practice to your study.

Why postgraduate study?

Postgraduate study is hard work but hugely rewarding and empowering. The workload of the Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy replicates the high-pressure environment of senior workplace roles and high-level research. Our experts are there to guide but if you have come from undergraduate study, you will find that postgraduate study demands more in-depth and independent study.

Not just more of the same

Postgraduate study is not just ‘more of the same’ undergraduate study. It takes you to a new level in knowledge and expertise especially in planning and undertaking research.

Careers

Earn more

A Ministry of Education report found that:

• Earnings and employment rates increase with the level of qualification completed.
• Five years after leaving study, most young domestic graduates will be earning above the national median earnings.
• Good careers are associated with better health, better wellbeing and more satisfying lives.

Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy structure

Part I

These regulations are to be read in conjunction with all other Statutes and Regulations of the University including the General Regulations for Postgraduate Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates.

Part II

Course Requirements

To qualify for the award of the diploma, a candidate shall have passed at least 120 approved masterate credits of which 90 credits shall be from those listed in the Schedule below.

Courses

• 110.710 Contemporary Issues in Financial Accounting
• 110.711 Advanced Accounting Theory
• 110.717 Research Methods in Accounting
• 110.780 Contemporary Issues in Taxation
• 110.785 International Issues in Taxation
• 110.792 Special Topic
• 110.799 Research Report

Entry criteria

Applicants for the PGDipAcc must meet the University admission requirements as specified, and will have been awarded or qualified for a Bachelor of Accountancy or equivalent and having achieved a minimum B grade average in the highest level courses. Students must gain admission as being eligible to proceed into this programme.

English language requirements:

• IELTS score of 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
• TOEFL iBT score of 90 overall (min 20 in Writing)
• PTE Academic score of 58 Overall (min 50 in communicative skills)
• Cambridge English score of 180