This independent diploma focused on accounting serves as a pathway for further academic pursuits, allowing students to progress to the second year of the Bachelor of Accounting program. Additionally, students have the option to transfer to the Bachelor of Commerce. The curriculum is designed with a practical orientation, providing a comprehensive understanding of the theories, practices, and principles that underpin business operations.
Graduates of this program will possess the ability to:
– Evaluate the effects of both internal and external environments on a business entity to enhance decision-making processes.
– Utilize extensive knowledge of operational principles and contemporary practices in accounting, marketing, human resources, and risk management to bolster business performance.
– Actively participate in fostering innovation and facilitating organizational change within a business entity. – Establish and nurture operational relationships with stakeholders to enhance the effectiveness of a business entity.
– Integrate the principles of te Tiriti o Waitangi to assess how the resulting bi-cultural partnership can be implemented in business operations and relationships.
– Uphold professional and ethical standards with integrity, aligning with the environmental, social, and cultural demands of the context, while employing personal and interpersonal skills to achieve business operational goals.