Programme details

Graduate Diploma in Accounting

Pursue a qualification in accounting to acquire the expertise necessary for making informed financial decisions within organizations.

Course description

Accountants serve as reliable business consultants, collaborating with clients to enhance profitability, mitigate risks, and secure financial stability. If you have a passion for numbers and interpersonal interactions, and aspire to foster business growth, Waikato’s accounting programs could be an excellent choice for you. The profession of accounting has evolved significantly due to advancements in technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and data analytics, transforming accountants into financial investigators who delve into data for valuable insights. In New Zealand and internationally, professional accountants can command competitive salaries and frequently engage with a company’s executive leadership to inform strategic decisions, necessitating strong analytical, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.

This course will equip you with the skills to prepare financial statements in accordance with international reporting standards, as well as provide a comprehensive understanding of the commercial and taxation regulations affecting businesses. Additionally, you will refine your expertise in auditing, investment, taxation, asset management, contracts, and trusts.

Immigration benefits

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

Career Prospects

Potential career paths include roles such as:

-Chartered accountant
-Auditor
-Business consultant
-Chief financial officer
-Financial controller
-Financial manager
-Management accountant
-Tax accountant

Entry requirements

Graduate diplomas are designed to offer the equivalent of a major in a field distinct from that of your initial degree. Eligibility may be granted to individuals who have not previously pursued a degree, provided they can show a genuine interest in the subject area and possess adequate academic capabilities. The exact academic performance requirements may differ depending on the country of origin.

English Language requirements:

IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall (no band less than 5.5)
iBT (internet-based) TOEFL 80 with a score of 21 in writing
iBT (home-based) TOEFL 80 with a score of 21 in writing
Duolingo English Test (DET) 105
C2 Proficiency (formally known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)) 169 and no bands below 162
Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS) B2 Communicator with 33-37 score per skill
NCUK English for Academic Purposes Minimum C grade average with no lower than D in all components. Some programmes have additional entry requirements. For further details, visit our dedicated NCUK information page.
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL) Level 4 (Academic)
Michigan English Test (formally known as Michigan Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)) Minimum score of 54
Pearson PTE Academic Overall score of 50 with no Band less than 42
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) II with distinction in all four components
University of Waikato College Successful completion of Level 7 with a B grade in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English (CAAE) programme

Credits
120

Duration
1 year

Intakes

March, July

International fees
approx $30,896 - $46,850 per year

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Qualification Type

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