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LEVEL 5 PROGRAMME
ACCOUNTING
NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS - ACCOUNTING C R E D I T S 120 (1.0 EFTS)
S TA R T D AT E S February or July
A N N U A L F E E S $6,000 (NZD)
C A M P U S Mt Albert
D U R AT I O N Full-time for one year or part-time options available
(Approximate domestic fees only. Includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee levy)
Career opportunities
This one-year diploma will give you the fundamental knowledge and skills to get your career in accounting started.
• Accounts payable/receivable administrator • Assistant accountant
Programme overview
Other options
• Business administrator
Develop the knowledge and skills to effectively contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of a business.
If you don’t meet these requirements, we also accept applicants who:
• Credit manager • Office manager • Payroll administrator
Highlights • Recognised qualification towards becoming an Accounting Technician through Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand (CA ANZ). • In this specialisation, you 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 pathwaytowards the Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) (see pg. 13).
You’ll learn the following technical skills: • Identifying operational issues and challenges
c. attained the age of 20 years on or before the first day of the semester in which study for the programme is to commence; and
• Lead others to implement activities
d. provided sufficient evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other life experience that would indicate a successful outcome in the qualification.
• Manage projects within scope, resources, and time
Applicants may be required to attend a skills assessment.
• Techniques for continuous improvement • Contributing to business planning
You’ll learn the following people skills: • Negotiate and positively influence others to achieve the entity’s outcomes • Develop a positive workplace culture and team engagement for efficient and effective performance of the entity • Working in different business environments • Promote compliance with internal and external requirements
Admission requirements For this programme, you’ll need:
Academic 1. A minimum of NCEA L2 including 10 UE literacy credits or equivalent 2. Be 16 years old before the programme starts
English Evidence of English language proficiency in certain cases. International applicants and any Domestic applicants for whom English, Māori or NZ Sign is not their first language must also provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the Programme as demonstrated through an IELTS score of 5.5 (academic) with no individual band lower than 5.0, or equivalent, from one test taken in the preceding two years, or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules and on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page.
For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/accounting International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international
