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New Zealand Diploma in Business (Accounting)

The New Zealand Diploma in Business Level 5 Accounting strand allows you to launch your career in accounting with the operational skills to manage a business’s daily functions. The completion of the New Zealand Diploma in Business Level 5 in Accounting meets the competency requirements for the designation of Accounting Technician with CA ANZ.

You will learn the fundamentals of accounting covering, financial statements, taxation, business law, Treaty of Waitangi and more. In addition the applied teaching method will provide a safe environment to develop essential employable skills including effective communication, collaboration and team work across mediums, problem solving and decision making. This programme has been developed in collaboration with industry to ensure graduates have employable skills for the New Zealand business environment.

Accounting strand
Turn your love of numbers into a career.

There is more to accounting than running the numbers. It means having an understanding of the complexities of business processes, planning, and the New Zealand business environment.

Develop your skills in accounting with our accounting courses:

BAC501 Introduction to Accounting and Taxation
BAC502 Applied Accounting
BAC503 Analysis of Financial Information
BAC504 Budgets for Planning and Control

Alongside these accounting focused courses, gain a deeper understanding of New Zealand business through general business courses:

NZB501 Organisations in New Zealand Context
NZB502 Business Environments
NZB503 Business Functions
NZB504 Understanding Change

Aims of Programme
This Programme aims to prepare students with a general and specialised business and accounting knowledge and skills that can be applied in a range of operational roles.

Graduates will be prepared to contribute to the achievement of business operational objectives, through the application of knowledge and skills, in an ethical manner and in a bi- and multi-cultural environment. In addition, graduates will have specialised knowledge and skills for application in operational roles in New Zealand business entities.

Campus Information

The Nelson campus

Our Nelson campus is based on a single city block and is an open and easy to navigate environment.The Nelson campus location means quick and easy access to the cafés, bars and shopping in Nelson city. You’re never far from anywhere

Marlborough Campus

Nestled among mountain ranges, fertile plains, intricate waterways and thriving aviation, aquaculture and viticulture industries, our Marlborough campus delivers real world learning at its finest.About 20 minutes walk from Blenheim city center

Intakes

Feb
July

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

More information Required

10 Days

Possible Interview Call from Institution

10 Days

Provisional/ Unconditional Offer

20 Days

Visa Process

30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Graduates will be qualified to work in a range of entry level accounting positions..

Potential roles after graduation include:

Junior Accountant
Finance Assistant
Payroll Assistant

The New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) Accounting Strand satisfies the academic requirements by CA ANZ for the Accounting Technician designation.

Note: If students choose the academic pathway towards the Accounting Technician designation they will also need to satisfy practical experience requirements. All candidates are also required to complete the CA ANZ professional ethics course.

After completing the New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) Accounting strand programme, students can progress onto the Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting. The New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) Accounting strand, is recognised as the first year of the Bachelor of Commerce, leaving only 2 years of study to graduate with a bachelor’s degree. Upon completion of the Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting the graduate will have completed the required competency areas to apply for provisional membership to the accounting bodies CA ANZ or CPA and can continue on to become a Chartered Accountant or Certified Practicing Accountant

PSW Opportunity

During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Equivalent qualifications for International students
If your qualifications are different to those we have in New Zealand the information below may help you understand the equivalent pass rates for your country. Some programmes may also have requirements in a particular subject area and English language ability so it is best to also check this in conjunction with the specific entry requirements on each programme page.

Canada

Grade 11 Secondary School Diploma (general level).
High School Graduation Diploma or Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma.

China

Senior High School Graduation Certificate.
SeniorHigh School Graduation Certificate with B average.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Certificate of Education or Diploma of Secondary Education.
Hong Kong Advanced Level Certificate / Diploma of Secondary Education or successful completion of one year of tertiary study at a recognised institution.

India

Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12.
Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12.

Indonesia

Surat TandaTamatBelajar -SekolahMenengahUmum Tingkat Atas (STTB - SMA)
Completion of SekolahMenengahAtas (SMA) with a minimum score of 8

Japan

Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (KotogakkoSotsugyoShomeisho).
Completion of a High School Diploma with a B average.

Korea

High School Diploma
Junior College Diploma or completion of High School Leaving Certificate.

Malaysia

SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia - Malaysia Certificate of Education).
Three passes in STPM exam at C or better; or A maximum score of 18 points over 6 academic subjects in the UEC; or Three Advanced Level passes at grade C or better; or Successful completion of an Australian Matriculation programme with an ATAR of at least 75; or Successful completion of a Canadian Matriculation programme with an average of 65% across six subjects in Grade 12

Nepal

Proficiency Certificate / Intermediate Examination/ Higher Secondary Certificate.
Successful completion of one year’s tertiary study at a recognised institution

Philippines

High School Diploma (Grade 12) Arts and Design/Sports Track
High School Diploma (Grade 12) Academic Track

South Africa

Senior Certificate.
Successful completion of one year's tertiary study at a recognised institution.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (‘O’ Level or AS Level).
Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (A Level).

Taiwan

Senior High School Leaving Certificate.
Junior College Diploma or successful completion of one year’s tertiary study at a recognised institution.

Thailand

Certificate of Secondary Education / Maw 6.
Certificate of Secondary Education / Maw 6.

United Kingdom

General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE).
Advanced Level (A Level).

USA

High School Graduation Diploma
High School Graduation Diploma with SAT or successful completion of one year of tertiary study at a recognised institution

Vietnam

Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma
Successful completion of one year’s tertiary study at a recognised institution.

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