New Zealand Diploma in Business (Accounting)

Develop your passion for numbers and business by acquiring the skills, knowledge, and technical expertise necessary to offer accounting services and business consulting to corporations, organizations, and individuals.

Course description

Accountants are highly sought after in Aotearoa New Zealand, offering promising opportunities for career advancement. However, the field of accounting encompasses more than mere numerical analysis. It involves a comprehensive understanding of intricate business processes, strategic planning, and the unique aspects of the New Zealand business landscape.

This program enables you to embark on a career in accounting by equipping you with the operational skills necessary to oversee the daily functions of a business. It also fosters a supportive environment for the development of vital employability skills, such as effective communication, collaboration, teamwork across various platforms, as well as problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Immigration benefits

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

Career Prospects

Career Opportunities:

This qualification will provide you with the essential skills and knowledge required to pursue various accounting positions within different business organizations, including roles such as finance administrator, inventory controller, and accounts receivable/payable officer. Additionally, you may have the opportunity to engage in volunteer accounting roles within community organizations.

Study Opportunities:

You can enhance your qualifications by pursuing a Bachelor of Accounting. The credits earned from this diploma can be applied towards the degree program. Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) acknowledges that students who successfully complete the Level 5 Diploma in Business with the Accounting Strand meet the academic criteria to become provisional members and enter the Accounting Technician program. To finalize this process, you must submit an application through the CAANZ website to obtain provisional membership upon completing the qualification.

Entry requirements

To be admitted to this programme, all applicants must be at least 16 years of age on the date the programme starts and meet one of the following requirements:

NCEA Level 2 or equivalent

Successful completion of an approved qualification at Level 3 or above with a relevant pathway.

Special and Discretionary admission is also available.

English language requirements:

IELTS score of 5.5 (academic) with no individual band lower than 5.0 from one test taken in the preceding two years,