Course details

Summary

The degree has a specific focus on value chains. Value chains connect the world, and so do our graduates. This accounting and finance major focuses on how firms develop and use financial systems and models to enhance value to the firm and to others in the value chain. It provides a pathway into internationally recognised professional bodies such as New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA) and Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) (Australia). This is a career focussed programme that provides students with practical skills, and accounting firms often approach Lincoln University looking for graduates.

Programme structure:

• Pass at least 360 credits (24 courses)
• Pass all compulsory courses
• Include no more than 165 credits (11 courses) at 100 level
• Pass at least 75 credits (5 courses) at 300 level
• Meet the requirements of at least one of the named Bachelor of Commerce majors.

Career outcomes:

Graduates of the Accounting and Finance major are highly valued because they are industry-informed, have practical and applied skills, and work-ready capabilities. Graduates work in a number of careers including professional accounting, banking, financial consulting, stock broking, investment analysis, auditing, business advisory, insurance, rural banking, rural accounting, and financial control.

Accreditation: Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) (Australia), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Entry criteria

Applicants must have University Entrance through NCEA, or an approved equivalent qualification. They should also have obtained an overall CAE or FCE score of 169, with no individual component less than 162; PTE of 50 overall score - with no communicative skill less than 42; Lincoln University English Language of LU EL 65%; NZCEL of Level 4 (Academic Endorsement).