Master of Commerce (MCom) in Accounting

at University of Otago

Modules
 

• Principles of Accounting  
• Financial Accounting and Reporting    
• Cost and Management Accounting 
• Fundamentals of Accounting for Financial Decisions 
• Introduction to Accounting Analytics
• Accounting Performance Management

• Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce).
• be a graduate, normally with qualifications requiring a total of at least four years of tertiary study, or
• have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce).
• In considering an applicant's qualifications, regard will be had to the detail of the course of study followed to gain the qualification, as well as the applicant's performance in the programme.

The cost of studying at University of Otago varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen. 

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay NZ$37,303 annually, to study in University of Otago.

For an Otago accounting graduate, the world really is your playground. Many graduates start their careers in chartered accountancy firms, often working in taxation or auditing or as advisers to a range of businesses. For many, this is a stepping stone; within three or four years they move on to larger organisations such as government departments, businesses and non-profit organisations and within 10 years, their skills may have earned them a management rather than an accounting role.