Pathway Certificate for MPA Entry
Broaden your career opportunities with this short accounting programme designed for graduates of non-accounting disciplines.
The Pathway Certificate for MPA Entry prepares you for entry into the internationally-recognised Master of Professional Accounting (CPA) degree, no matter what your background.
The Online Learning option also means you can study from anywhere in New Zealand or around the world, in real time, with expert teachers available to give assistance when you need it.
Key Features
- Set yourself up for a new career
- Study from any location in New Zealand or around the world
- Self-directed study with guidance from content experts
- Structured study period
- Online learning with interactive study tools
- Regular live class sessions (recorded also)
- Intensive tuition and exam preparation
- Eligibility upon completion to apply for CPA Australia’s Associate membership and to start a Master of Professional Accounting (CPA) degree.
- Graduate with university and CPA certificates
Courses
The Pathway Certificate for Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) entry is a 60-credit Level 6 Certificate programme with six 10-credit courses.
Each course takes one term (six weeks of study plus two weeks of exams).
Each course requires 10-15 hours of study per week, depending on your background.
Full-time students are encouraged to study two to three courses at a time, with options available for part-time study.
All students should seek course advice before commencing.
All courses (except Fundamental of Business Law) are CPA Australia Foundation courses, and are compulsory. However, students should contact CPA Australia for their Foundation Outcome if they have some relevant prior study as they may not need to study all courses.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
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
The University regularly assesses the job market for new areas of employment demand such as:
- Agriculture and horticulture
- Society, tourism and sport
- Science
- Environment
- Design and technology
- Business and commerce.
Recruitment
We advise on effective ways of connecting with Lincoln students and graduates, and for raising your profile. We offer a range of services to help you:
- NZUniCareerHub to advertise your graduate programmes/vacancies/internships/scholarships to students and graduates
- Targeted email alerts
- Presentations, drop-ins and information sessions on-campus
- Career and networking events
- Poster distribution - electronic and paper (A4 only)
- Interviews on-campus.
PSW Opportunity
Level 7 (Bachelor’s degree)
- Duration: Equal to length of study (typically up to 3 years)
- Requirement: minimum 30 weeks full time study in NZ
Level 7 (Graduate Diploma)
Eligible for PSWV
Conditions:
- Must also hold a Bachelor’s degree (NZ or overseas)
- Duration: Up to length of study (typically 1 year)
Level 8 (Postgraduate Diploma)
- Duration: Equal to length of study, OR
- Up to 3 years in some cases (if part of higher qualification pathway)
Level 9 and 10 (Master’s degree and Doctoral degree)
- Duration: 3 years
- Condition: Must study at least 30 weeks in New Zealand
- Most eligible international students can work up to 25 hours per week during study and full-time during scheduled breaks, only if their student visa includes work rights.
- Foundation, pathway and short courses have different rules.
- Not allowed for part time students.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- A degree with at least a B grade average in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses
- IELTS 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0)
- Eligibility to enrol in the CPA Australia Foundation Examinations.
For More Information Please Connect Our PSA Counselor
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
14550 NZD
Average Cost of Living: 20000 NZD /year
Application Fee: N/A
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