Programme Aims and Objectives
The MScPACG programme aims to provide an active learning environment to develop students for leadership positions in the professional accounting and corporate governance area in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland.
Programme Details
Admission Code
P10
Year of Entry
2026
Intake Target
300
Mode of Study
Combined
Credit Requirement
30
Level of Study
Master's Degree
Mode of Funding
Non-government-funded
Tuition Fee
HKD 333,000
Normal Study Period
Full-time: 1 years;
Part-time: 2 years
Part-time: 2 years
Max Study Period
Full-time: 2.5 years;
Part-time/Combined mode: 5 years
Part-time/Combined mode: 5 years
Class Schedule
Full-time: Weekday daytime and evenings; and Saturdays.
Part-time: Weekday evenings; and Saturdays. Evening classes normally start at 7:00pm with a duration of 3 hours.
Part-time: Weekday evenings; and Saturdays. Evening classes normally start at 7:00pm with a duration of 3 hours.
Mode of Processing
Applications are processed on a rollingbasis.Review of applications will startbefore the deadline and continue until allplaces are filled. Early applications aretherefore strongly encouraged.
Programme Leader
Prof Zheng WANG
Associate Programme Leader
Dr Manyi FAN
General Enquiries
AC General Office
Programme Enquires
Entrance Requirements
Applicants must:
- hold an accounting or finance degree from a recognised university; or
- hold an equivalent qualification acceptable to CityUHK; and
- preferably possess 2 years of experience in accounting or business disciplines.
Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is NOT English should also fulfill the following minimum English proficiency requirement:
- a score of 79 (for tests taken prior to 21 January 2026) or 4 (for tests taken from 21 January 2026 onwards) (Internet-based Test) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)@#; or
- an overall band score of 6.0 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS) @#; or
- band 6 in the Chinese Mainland’s College English Test (CET6)*; or
- other equivalent qualifications.
@TOEFL and IELTS scores are considered valid for two years. Applicants are required to provide their English test results obtained within the two years preceding the start of the University's application period. 'TOEFL iBT Home Edition', ‘TOEFL MyBest Score’, ‘IELTS Indicator’, ‘IELTS One Skill Retake’ and ‘IELTS Online’ are not acceptable. All TOEFL results must be sent directly by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) using CityUHK’s institution code 3401, while IELTS results must be sent via the IELTS Results Service e-delivery to 'City University of Hong Kong - Graduate School'.
#Applicants with an IELTS overall band score of 6.0 or a TOEFL overall score of 4 will be required to pass an interview for English proficiency conducted by the concerned academic unit. Applicants with a comparable overall score of 79 or above shown on the TOEFL report may be exempt from the interview requirement. Interviews for other applicants may not be required.
*Applicants holding CET6 results may refer to the score requirement as specified for individual programmes on the admissions website.
#Applicants with an IELTS overall band score of 6.0 or a TOEFL overall score of 4 will be required to pass an interview for English proficiency conducted by the concerned academic unit. Applicants with a comparable overall score of 79 or above shown on the TOEFL report may be exempt from the interview requirement. Interviews for other applicants may not be required.
*Applicants holding CET6 results may refer to the score requirement as specified for individual programmes on the admissions website.
Course Description
Programme Core Courses (12 credit units)
Accounting Information Systems
Advanced Taxation
Corporate Governance
Law Relating to Business and Companies
Stream Core Courses (18 credit units)
Participants can choose ONE of the following two streams:
a) Professional Accounting Stream
Auditing
Corporate Accounting
Cost and Management Accounting
Financial and Management Accounting
Financial Management
Financial Reporting
b) Corporate Governance Stream
Credentials and Essential Soft Skills for Effective Board Management
Companies and Securities Regulations and Practice
Corporate Finance and Policies
Corporate Financial Reporting
Risk Management
Employee Engagement and Performance
Stream Electives (Optional)
a) Professional Accounting Stream
Credentials and Essential Soft Skills for Effective Board Management
Business Economics and Statistics for Accountants
Business Management for Accountants
Companies and Securities Regulations and Practice
Professional Internship
Risk Management
Employee Engagement and Performance
b) Corporate Governance Stream
Auditing
Business Economics and Statistics for Accountants
Business Management for Accountants
Cost and Management Accounting
Professional Internship
Professional Accreditation
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Professional Accounting Stream
This programme is accredited by professional bodies, including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), CPA Australia, and the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA). Accreditation is granted based on the successful completion of designated courses and is subject to periodic review by the respective institutions. To qualify for module exemptions, students must complete the accredited courses aligned with the relevant professional modules. This is particularly important when these courses are not included among the core courses required for graduation and must be taken as electives. Students who have not completed the required accredited electives, for any reason, or who have not studied equivalent subject areas previously, may be required to undertake the relevant modules independently. Please note that all exemptions are subject to the specific criteria and approval processes established by the respective professional bodies.
Corporate Governance Stream
The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute (HKCGI) and The Chartered Governance Institute (CGI)
Following the renewal of the Collaborative Course Agreement with HKCGI, graduates of the Corporate Governance Stream may enjoy full exemption from the professional examinations of HKCGI and CGI**.
**The full exemption is subject to fulfilling the requirements of HKCGI.
Scholarship
Subject to funding and annual approval, admitted applicants are automatically considered for two types of scholarships (hence, no separate application is necessary):
- AC Entrance Scholarships
- AC Academic Excellence Scholarships
For details, please visit AC website at https://www.cityu.edu.hk/ac under Programmes & Courses.
Hong Kong Future Talents Scholarship Scheme for Advanced Studies
This programme has been selected by the University Grants Committee (UGC) for the scholarship award under the main priority area of ‘Financial’. Scholarships are available to local students admitted to the programme. Nominated students will be invited to submit applications for the scholarship. For details, please visit the scholarship website.
