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.