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Accounting & Finance Accounting

Preparatory Course for MSc in Professional Accountancy

CEF Reimbursable Course (selected modules only)

CEF Reimbursable Course (selected modules only)

Awarded by
University of London (UCL)
Course Code
SC447A
Application Code
2280-AC114A
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
15 Jan 2025 (Wed)
Next intake(s)
Apr, July, Oct 2025
Duration
6 months to 5 years
Language
English
Course Fee
HK$7,500 per elective module and HK$ 15,000 per capstone project
Deadline on 10 Mar 2025 (Mon)
Enquiries
2867 8487 / 2867 8314
2861 0278
How to Apply

Today and Upcoming Events

27
Nov 2024
(Wed)

Information Seminar - To be a Professional Accountant cum/ Master degree holder (27 Nov 2024)

    - Preparatory Course for MSc in Professional Accountancy* (UCL) - Certificate for Module (Preparatory Course - Analysing Risk for Decision Making) - Certificate for Module (Preparatory Course - Capital Markets and Global Perspectives) - Certificate for Module (Preparatory Course - Capstone Project) - Certificate for Module (Preparatory Course - Global Issues in Finance and Accounting) - Certificate for Module (Preparatory Course - Issues in Investment Management) This preparatory course aims to provide tuition support to students for studying the MSc in Professional Accountancy, University of London (UoL). This MSc programme provides students with an opportunity to develop and apply master's level knowledge, understanding and skills within accountancy and finance-related content.  Marvellous Results for MSc in Professional Accountancy Class of 2020 2 Distinctions  18 Merits Class of 2019 2 Distinctions 21 Merits Class of 2018 6 Distinctions 22 Merits For more details, please contact mscpacc@hkuspace.hku.hk. PgDip(PA) This Programme is designed to prepare non-accounting bachelor degree graduates to become professional accountants through satisfying the educational requirements for admission to the Qualification Programme (QP) of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA). The Programme is recognised by ACCA, CIMA, CPA Aust and HKICPA and you are eligible to enrol in their professional examinations. For more details, please contact pgdpa@hkuspace.hku.hk. PgDip(ACL) The Programme aims to equip students with essential accounting knowledge, educate students on laws, regulations governing business operations & commercial transactions. For more details, please contact pgdacl@hkuspace.hku.hk. The Programme provides a very practical and all-round knowledge in financial accounting, costing, taxation, finance and auditing and is internationally recognised by a number of professional accounting organizations. For more details, please contact dipat@hkuspace.hku.hk.

Lead College: University College London (UCL); World QS Ranking No. 9 

  • Can be completed within 6 months
  • No Exam; only course assignments                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
  • Study 2 modules and finish 1 capstone project
  • Total Course fee is only around HK$ 58,890 (include paying to London and HKU SPACE)
  • About HK$ 33,890 if with CEF reimbursement of HK$ 25000

100% Pass Rate for UoL Module Results: Capstone Project (April 2023 Intake), Issues in Investment Management (October 2023 Intake) & Capital Markets and Global Perspectives (January 2024 Intake)

'Analysing Risk for Decision Making '& 'Capital Markets and Global Perspectives' commence in January - Please enroll ASAP!!! Online enrolment is welcome

Highlights

The preparatory courses are of 30 hours or 60 hours with an aim to provide tuition support to students for studying the MSc in Professional Accountancy. Comprehensive learning material is provided by UoL and HKU SPACE will provide the tuition teaching support essential for knowledge acquisition and assignment accomplishment.

A Master with distinction completed in 6 months!   Hear the story at  https://london.ac.uk/news-opinion/london-connection/profiles/shagufa-jamaldeen
 
ACCA CPD Units

One hour of learning equates to one CPD unit. Your studies could easily provide your full 40 units for one year.

Programme Details

Key dates for application and registration with UoL (London time) 

Applicants must submit an application in line with the procedures and deadlines set out on UoL's website

April 2025 intake
Application open 17 December 2024
Application deadline 10 March 2025
Registration deadline 24 March 2025

HKU SPACE preparatory courses offer five UoL’s modules:

Tentative schedule*

(UoL Module Code)

HKU SPACE  Application Code Day and Time Venue

Analysing Risk for Decision Making 

(AFM080-01)

(Available in Jan and Apr)

Day: TBC

Time: 19:00-22:00

TBC

Capital Markets and Global Perspectives 

(AFM100-01) 

 

(Available in Jan and Apr)

Day: TBC

Time: 19:00-22:00

Issues in Investment Management 

(AFM090-01) 

(Available in Jul and Oct)

Day: TBC

Time: 19:00-22:00

 

Global Issues in Finance and Accounting 

(AFM070-01)

(Available in Jul and Oct)

Day: TBC

Time: 19:00-22:00

 

Capstone Project 

(AFM500-01)

(Available in Apr and Oct)

Day: Wed

Time: 19:00-22:00

 

*The above offering schedule is subject to change without prior notice.
   Mounting of each course is subject to sufficient enrolment and solely at the discretion of the School. 
*​HKU SPACE reserves all rights to make revisions or alternations to the course venue, schedule, content, tutor or other details if necessary.

Fees

Course Fee for preparatory courses: HK$7,500 per elective module and HK$ 15,000 per capstone project.

Fees are reviewed annually and subject to change without prior notice. Mounting of each course is subject to sufficient enrolment and solely at the discretion of the School.

Additional Costs - You will also need to budget for the Course Fee for University of London: Please visit https://london.ac.uk/courses/professional-accountancy#fees for details.

Application Code 2280-AC114A -

Duration
  • Total contact hours for each elective module: 30 hours
    Total contact hours for Capstone Project: 60 hours

Fee

Application Fee

Free

Course Fee
  • HK$7,500 per elective module and HK$ 15,000 per capstone project

Entry Requirements

To apply for the Preparatory Course for MSc in Professional Accountancy, applicants must first register with UoL as students of this MSc programme and enrol in the relevant module(s).

Entry Requirements of this MSc Programme of London University

To satisfy the entrance requirements to register for the MSc PA, you must have fulfilled the membership requirements of a listed professional accountancy body; please refer to the most updated requirements on the UoL website. 

When you register for the MSc Professional Accountancy with UoL, the qualifications from the following professional accountancy bodies will be accepted.

Professional Accountancy Body

Applicant Status

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Full member (ACCA, FCCA).

Affiliates must have passed all examinations.

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA

Full member (ACMA, FCMA, CGMA).

Applicants must have passed all examinations.

CPA Australia

Full member [Certified Practicing Accountant - CPA and Fellow of CPA Australia (FCPA)].

 

If you are Associate (ASA) you must have passed all CPA examinations.

Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) Full member only (CPA or FCPA)

CEF

  • The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
CEF Courses
Certificate for Module (Preparatory Course - Analysing Risk for Decision Making)
證書(單元:決策風險分析備試班)
COURSE CODE 33C140128 FEES $7,500 ENQUIRY 2867 8409
Certificate for Module (Preparatory Course - Capital Markets and Global Perspectives)
證書(單元:資本市場與全球視野備試班)
COURSE CODE 33C140136 FEES $7,500 ENQUIRY 2867-8409
Certificate for Module (Preparatory Course - Capstone Project)
證書(單元:專題研習項目備試班)
COURSE CODE 33C140144 FEES $15,000 ENQUIRY 2867-8409
Certificate for Module (Preparatory Course - Global Issues in Finance and Accounting)
證書(單元:全球財務及會計議題備試班)
COURSE CODE 33C140152 FEES $7,500 ENQUIRY 2867 8409
Certificate for Module (Preparatory Course - Issues in Investment Management)
證書(單元:投資管理議題備試班)
COURSE CODE 33C140160 FEES $7,500 ENQUIRY 2867-8409
Continuing Education Fund Reimbursable Course Continuing Education Fund Reimbursable Course (selected modules only)
Some modules of this course have been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.
The Office of the Continuing Education Fund does not have record of registration of this course under the Qualifications Framework*
*This course is CEF reimbursable before the establishment of the Qualifications Framework

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Enrolment Method
Payment Method
1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay

Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

2. Cheque Or Bank draft

Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:

  • bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
  • or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of personal information and payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard

Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.

4. Online Payment

Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment  for details.

Notes

  • If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.

  • Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment. 

  • In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
  • Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
  • HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
  • For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.

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