Graduate Diploma in Accounting

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QUALIFICATION

Graduate Diploma (Level 7, 120 credits)

Duration

1 year (full-time or part-time)

Location

Hamilton City Campus

Fees

NZD $27,600 per year (2027 tuition)

Entry Score

IELTS: Academic 6.0 overall (no individual band lower than 5.5)

Next Intake

February & July

Programme Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Accounting is for graduates of another subject who want to move into accounting. Students learn the theory and practice of accountancy, critical thinking, decision-making and business analysis, and study financial reports and business tax regulations.

The programme is Level 7 (120 credits) and runs for one year, full-time or part-time, at the Hamilton City Campus. Students finish with an accounting project for a real business.

This qualification does not allow graduates to practise as a chartered accountant. That requires membership of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand or CPA Australia, and professional accounting training.

What You'll Study

All modules are compulsory and worth 15 credits each.

BIBM602 Intermediate Financial Accounting (Level 6)
BIBM603 Intermediate Management Accounting (Level 6)
BIBM604 Taxation in NZ (Level 6)
BIBM702 Advanced Financial Accounting (Level 7)
BIBM703 Advanced Management Accounting (Level 7)
BIBM787 Business Research Methods (Level 7)
BIBM795 Professional Work Placement (Level 7)
BIBM796 Professional Project (Level 7)

Why Choose This Programme?

Built for career changers: designed for graduates of another subject who want to progress into accounting.
One year, Level 7: 120 credits, full-time or part-time.
Real-business project: the final assignment is an accounting project for a real business.
Two intakes a year: February and July.

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Career Pathways

Sector	Roles
Career change into accounting	Suited to graduates of another subject who want to progress their career into accounting.
Route to chartered accountant	The diploma alone does not allow practice as a chartered accountant. Graduates must become members of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand or CPA Australia and complete professional accounting training.

Entry Requirements

Academic: a bachelor's degree from a New Zealand institution or an approved overseas institution; or a Level 6 or 7 diploma with relevant work or life experience equivalent to a degree; or equivalent practical, professional or educational experience, such as three years of full-time relevant work, as approved by the Centre Director.
Selection: knowledge of recording and processing financial transactions using a double-entry accounting system, preparing financial statements, and analysing and interpreting financial reports.
English: IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5; or PTE Academic 50 with no band below 42; or NZCEL Level 4 (Academic).
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