Course details

Summary

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy is awarded by the University for research carried out under the supervision of at least two staff members. A PhD can also be presented as a PhD with Publication or a PhD with a Creative Practice Component. The research, which must be the candidate's own work, is written up as a thesis, and may include papers published or intended to be published. The thesis is required to present the case for the research, outline the research undertaken and the findings and conclusions of that research. There is no course work for this degree.

Accounting is often called a common language of business because it underpins almost all business and organisational activities. An understanding of the role of accounting in organisations is important of all managers, regardless of their area of specialisation. Financial accountants process and communicate financial information; management accountants prepare data for management decisions; tax accountants provide tax compliance advice; and auditors check the financial reporting of organisations. Commercial law and how it relates to the conduct of business in New Zealand is also relevant to accountants. Learn from the best at a school where the academic requirements of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), CPA Australia or ACCA accountancy professional institutions can be met with an appropriate selection of papers.

Career opportunities

• Auditor
• Company accountant
• Financial accountant
• Financial controller
• Management accountant
• Taxation adviser

Potential employers

• Corporates
• Government departments
• Local bodies
• Manufacturers
• Public practice
• State-owned enterprises

Entry criteria

A bachelors with honours or masters degree with a research component of at least 30 points and have achieved at least Second Class Honours (First Division) or Distinction.

English Language Requirements

an IELTS Overall score of at least 6.5 overall (including at least 6.0 or better in the Writing band), or an iBT (Internet Based TOEFL) score of 90 with a Writing score of 22, or a B grade or better at Level 8 in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English, or an overall score of C (with at least a C in the Writing band) in the Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes, or a PTE Academic overall score of 65 with no less than 58 for each communicative skill.