Commerce (Accounting), MCom

Advance your expertise in a chosen field through the Master of Commerce (MCom) and propel your academic or professional career. Select from three pathways in our revitalised programme, tailored to your project preferences, research interests, and career goals: a longer supervised research project; a smaller research project with additional courses; or a consulting project with a New Zealand business (applied research, 180-point MCom). This applied pathway builds research and consultancy skills ideal for business consulting roles.Our updated programme features new courses like Responsible Business, Economic Development and Wellbeing, Financial Machine Learning, and Information and Digital Economy, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving for complex challenges. For academic pursuits, the 120-point MCom—one-year thesis—is available for qualified candidates, enabling advanced specialisation and PhD progression. Specialisations include Accounting, Commercial Law, Economics, Finance, Global Management and Innovation, Information Systems, Marketing, and Operations and Supply Chain Management.

What can you study in Accounting? Postgraduate study with us can prepare you for career roles in the areas of financial accounting, auditing, management accounting and business analysis. An academic career specialising in accounting is also an option. Courses taught at postgraduate level include: Research Methods in Accounting Governance Issues in Accounting Financial Accounting Research Contemporary Auditing Research  Research in Management Control Research in Revenue and Cost Management Accounting Information and Capital Markets Fraud Auditing and Forensic Accounting Sustainability Accounting Research Courses Explore the courses you can take as part of a specialisation in Accounting: Postgraduate courses Entry requirements and prerequisites Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) or Master of Commerce (180 points)  An applicant must have: a) completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Commerce, or a relevant bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, and passed the prerequisites for the subject in which they intend to enrol, or have equivalent prior study; or b) completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Commerce, or a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II and passed the prerequisites for the subject in which they intend to enrol. Prerequisites for Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) and Master of Commerce (180 points) A major in Accounting including MATHS 208, ECON 221 or STATS 208, or an equivalent course as approved by the Head of Department. Master of Commerce (120 points) An applicant intending to complete must have completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) or Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce from this University in the subject intended for this degree with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study. Master of Professional Accounting (MProfAcctg) An undergraduate degree in business or a non-business degree in a relevant discipline such as arts, engineering, technology, or science, with a GPA/GPE of 5.0 or higher in the most advanced courses taken.  Programme structure View the university 2025 Calendar for detailed programme structure here: programme regulations Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) - page 267 Master of Commerce - page 278 Master of Professional Accounting - page 289 You can also check the programme requirement details on Student Services Online if you are active in a programme. Where can postgraduate study in Accounting take you? A postgraduate degree in Accounting will train you to think flexibly and critically to tackle the challenges of an increasingly innovative and complex business landscape. The problem-solving and analytic skills you gain will serve you well whether you are pursuing an academic or professional career. Many graduates take up their first position in a professional services firm in an area like audit and business advisory. Our broad curriculum enables you to enter emerging accounting roles in sustainability, forensic, strategy and risk. Relevant roles include: Auditor Business Adviser Management Accountant Tertiary Academic Corporate Accountant Forensic Accountant Sustainability Auditor Further study option You can pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) after completing a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) or a Master of Commerce. However, the following programmes do not lead to a PhD: Master of Commerce with a 30-point applied research consultancy project  Master of Professional Accounting Scholarships and awards Each year we award scholarships and prizes to thousands of students. Find out about the scholarships you may be eligible for, search available scholarships or begin an application by visiting Scholarships and awards. Help and advice For general student enquiries, please contact Student Hubs. To contact a postgraduate adviser or the subject convenor, visit Key contacts.