Programme details

Graduate Diploma in Accounting

The objective of the Graduate Diploma in Accounting is to provide individuals who possess a degree or substantial business experience with the chance to enhance their expertise in the accounting domain.

Course description

The Graduate Diploma in Accounting is designed for individuals who possess a degree or substantial business experience, providing them with the opportunity to enhance their accounting knowledge without the necessity of pursuing an additional degree. This program is ideal for those who already hold a qualification and seek to incorporate accounting into their professional skill set. It mandates the completion of the second-year prerequisite courses in Bachelor of Commerce for both financial and management accounting, which are compulsory. Faculty members bring a wealth of business experience, complemented by strong academic credentials and robust connections to the professional world.

The programs emphasize practical and applied learning. Students will receive ample support and feel invigorated about  future upon choosing to study this course. Business faculty is dedicated to teaching and takes pleasure in engaging with students from diverse backgrounds and age groups.

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights

This course qualifies for 3 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Career Prospects

Individuals who have successfully completed the Graduate Diploma in Accounting will have acquired a comprehensive set of skills and knowledge pertinent to the field of accounting. The program equips students with the theoretical foundations, practical experience, and professional competencies necessary for employment across various accounting sectors or for pursuing further education in diverse industries.

Graduates will possess the capability to engage in multiple accounting disciplines, such as financial accounting, financial management, corporate accounting, taxation, auditing, and business consulting across a wide array of industries.

Entry requirements

Candidates are required to possess a minimum of an undergraduate degree in any field or to be classified as a mature student, which necessitates being at least 20 years of age and providing proof of a minimum of three years of pertinent work experience. Each mature candidate must submit their curriculum vitae, outlining relevant work experience and academic accomplishments.

The Programme Manager will utilize this information to evaluate the applicant’s potential for successfully completing the graduate diploma programme.

Non-native English speakers must provide proof of proficiency through one of the following:

IELTS Test – Academic score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5
Pearson Test of English – PTE (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42

 

Credits
120

Duration
1 year

Intakes

Feb, July

International fees
NZ$27,000

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