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UPCOMING EVENTS

MESSAGE FROM
ACADEMIC DIRECTOR

Professor Tony Shieh
MSAC Academic Director
PhD, New York University
Fellow Member, CPA Australia
Certified Information System Auditor, ISACA
 
 

The Master of Science in Accounting Program (MSAC) offered by HKUST Business School provides students with an interest in accounting a prime opportunity to further their study with a premier accounting curriculum at postgraduate level.

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Program Design

The Master of Science in Accounting Program (MSAC) is a one-year full-time program that aims at providing postgraduate accounting education to students with bachelor degrees in business and non-business disciplines, and bridging them with a channel to enter accounting-related professions. The program is both practical and academically rigorous. It intends to groom "thinking" professional accountants at postgraduate level and educate them to become successful business professionals across different business functions, such as aсcounting, finance, forensic accounting and financial crime prevention, treasury, taxation, auditing, business consulting, and corporate strategic planning. The program will further promote the collaborations and connections with the professional community, e.g., CPA firms and other corporations. Students will be provided with specialized knowledge in accounting which will enable them to enter the HKICPA QP, as well as related fields of finance, information systems, international business and investment so that graduates can make a significant contribution to the functioning and development of their employing organizations.

STUDENT TESTIMONIAL

Zi Ning HOO
2024 - 25 Intake
Current Company: JP Morgan Chase

 

Joining the MSAC program has been one of the most transformative academic decisions I've made. The Accounting Analytics concentration provided me with hands-on exposure to the evolving role of data in accounting and business strategy. Surrounded by brilliant peers from diverse backgrounds, I found our class discussions both intellectually stimulating and personally enriching.

The professors are not only academically accomplished but also deeply engaged in helping students succeed, offering insights that bridge classroom concepts with real-world applications. I'm especially grateful to the MSAC Office for their constant support-whether in academic planning, career guidance, or alumni networking. Their responsiveness and care have made me feel supported every step of the way. I'm truly proud to be part of the MSAC community.

 

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