Course
Accounting & Finance
Offered by Business School
QS Accounting & Finance
QS Accounting & Finance Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #65 (2026)
The University of Auckland Business School is New Zealand’s leading business school, triple-accredited, with finance and accounting master’s options and strong links to the country’s main financial centre.
Key advantages
- New Zealand’s leading business school
- Triple-accredited (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA)
- Finance and accounting specialisations
- Auckland’s financial and professional-services sector
- Professional accounting accreditation pathways
- Strong alumni network
- Programme & duration
- Master of Commerce (Finance / Accounting) or Master of Professional Accounting: 1–1.5 years
- Tuition (international)
- Approx. NZ$45,000 – NZ$58,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
- Intakes
- Semester 1 (February/March) and Semester 2 (July); selected programmes also start at other times
- English requirement
- IELTS: 6.5–7.0 overall (min 6.0–6.5 in each band; programme-specific)TOEFL iBT: 90+PTE: 58+
- Entry requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with a B average or higher in a relevant field. A 4-year bachelor’s or honours degree is usually expected for 1-year master’s entry; 3-year degree holders may need a Postgraduate Diploma first. CV and references.
Employability & placement
Graduates work in banking, audit and accounting, consulting and corporate finance across New Zealand and Australia; the post-study work visa supports early-career experience.
Student experience
Auckland is New Zealand’s largest and most multicultural city, with the country’s biggest job market, a mild climate and beaches within easy reach. The University of Auckland is the country’s highest-ranked university and has a very international student community.
Research strengths
Research in corporate finance, financial markets, accounting and auditing.