Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Ara Institute of CanterburyGraduate Diploma in Accounting
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Graduate Certificate or Diploma
Summary
This qualification builds on your basic accountancy skills and equips you with the skills and knowledge in taxation and compliance, as well as financial and management accounting.
You will be capable of identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies, savings and future growth, and helping business leaders to understand financial risk. In addition, you’ll also complete work experience as part of a business project.
- Please note:
- This programme is part-time only (up to four years).
- You will need to have current knowledge of accounting at an introductory level to enrol in this programme.
Entry criteria
Academic RequirementsA Bachelor's degree in any field excluding Accounting, however some previous study in Accounting or equivalent knowledge is required.
Alternative RequirementsStill want to study but don't meet the Academic Requirements?
If you show that you have equivalent skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, you may be able to gain alternative entry.
Note: The number of courses you have to complete for this qualification may be reduced where you have relevant credits from previous study, or evidence of similar learning or experience in the workplace.
English RequirementsWhat if English is not my first Language?
Overall IELTS 6.0 Academic
- 5.5 Listening
- 5.5 Reading
- 5.5 Writing
- 5.5 Speaking
If English is not your first language, we want to make sure that you will be successful in your chosen programme of study.
- Please provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives
- English Proficiency Outcomes Chart.
- If you are a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident, complete an Admission and Enrolment form and Ara will contact you regarding a free assessment.
- If you are not a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent resident, please book a PTE Academic test through the Ara Examination Centre or complete an NZQA-approved English language test in your home country.
- IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test.
- What if I have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance?
- You do not need to provide additional evidence of English Language skills.
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