Course details

Summary

This programme is suitable for students with an undergraduate qualification who would like to increase their knowledge of a particular area of management and wish to take a slightly shorter programme than a master’s 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 recognized bachelor’s degree with a B/B+ grade average. You must also have a major in the relevant subject area with a B/B+ grade average.

English language requirements:

IELTS - 6.5 overall (no less than 6.0 in writing); iBT (internet based TOFEL) - 90 with a score of 22 in writing; Pearson PTE Academic- 65 with English language requirements no less than 58 for each communicative skill; From Waikato Pathways College - Successful completion of Level 8 with a B grade average in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic (CAAE) programme.