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Unitec Institute of Technology

Mt Albert, Auckland, New Zealand

New Zealand Diploma in Business - Accounting

In this programme you’ll gain an understanding of the nature of business and the functions within an organisation. You’ll develop accounting skills for small business including recording transactions, preparing financial statements and budgets, as well as preparing tax returns. This knowledge and technical skills will help you support an accountant or accounting team.

In this diploma, you’ll learn the personal skills necessary to operate effectively in business environments including problem-solving, developing and managing business relationships, managing your own performance and ethical awareness, etc.

Highlights 

  • Recognised qualification towards becoming an Accounting Technician through Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand (CA ANZ). Find out more about the Accounting Technicians pathway and the full requirements.
  • Students in this specialisation can apply for Provisional Membership with Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand (CA ANZ) 
  • Get qualified quickly by studying full-time for only one year
  • Work on practical assignments and real world cases – this will better prepare you for what you’ll experience in accounting support roles
  • Industry experienced lecturers
  • Provides an excellent pathway towards the Bachelor of Business (Accountancy)

Campus Information

Mt Albert campus

Carrington Road, Mt Albert, Auckland New Zealand

Intakes

  • Feb
  • July

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

Application Processing
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

  • Accounts payable/receivable administrator
  • Assistant accountant
  • Business administrator
  • Credit manager
  • Office manager
  • Payroll administrator

PSW Opportunity

Level 7 (Bachelor’s degree)

  • Duration: Equal to length of study (typically up to 3 years)
  • Requirement: minimum 30 weeks full time study in NZ

Level 7 (Graduate Diploma)
Eligible for PSWV
Conditions:

  • Must also hold a Bachelor’s degree (NZ or overseas)
  • Duration: Up to length of study (typically 1 year)

Level 8 (Postgraduate Diploma)

  • Duration: Equal to length of study, OR
  • Up to 3 years in some cases (if part of higher qualification pathway)

Level 9 and 10 (Master’s degree and Doctoral degree)

  • Duration: 3 years
  • Condition: Must study at least 30 weeks in New Zealand

- Most eligible international students can work up to 25 hours per week during study and full-time during scheduled breaks, only if their student visa includes work rights.

- Foundation, pathway and short courses have different rules.

- Not allowed for part time students.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

To enter this programme, you’ll need to have one of the following:

  • Achievement of NCEA Level 2 including: 
  • 8 Literacy credits at Level 2 or above; and 
  • 14 Numeracy credits at Level 1 or above  or
  • An equivalent qualification. or
  • Successful completion of an approved qualification at Level 3 or above with a relevant pathway. 

Don’t meet these requirements?

There may be other options available:

  • If you’re over 20 and have relevant skills/life experience, or
  • If you’re under 20 and have the relevant reading, writing and numeracy skills.

Additional requirements

  • When you apply for this programme, you must provide proof of your identity (ID) and other documents, such as academic certificates.

English language requirements

  • 8 NCEA literacy credits at Level 2 or above or equivalent

If you don’t meet this requirement, you must provide evidence that you have the English proficiency required.

 

For More Information Pls Contact To Our PSA Counselor.

Disclaimer: GR updates the information on this page from time to time; however, there may have been more recent updates. Please refer to the university website for the latest information.