Graduate Diploma in Accounting

• An undergraduate degree or appropriate degree-equivalent practical, professional or scholarly experience. 
• Have completed BX660001 Research Methodologies OR equivalent. 
• You can't enrol in this major if you've already studied it at undergraduate level.  
• If English is not your first language, you must provide:
  • New Zealand University Entrance OR
  • Overall Academic IELTS 6.0 with no individual band score lower than 5.5 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years), OR
  • Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS (see here for NZQA proficiency table and here for list of recognised proficiency tests).

If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes. 

You must supply certified copies of proof of identify, academic records and proof of residency (where appropriate).

Eligible applicants will be accepted as received.

You will be required to purchase some textbooks during this programme and also cover any costs associated with field trips and the industry project.

You will complete 120 credits of learning, of which 75 must be at Level 7. 

LEVEL 6

Intermediate Financial Accounting: Learn how to prepare general purpose financial reports for companies and partnerships, following New Zealand International Reporting Standards.

Intermediate Management Accounting: This course looks at topics including production cost estimations, operational budgeting, and other pricing and reporting processes within management accounting.

Taxation in New Zealand: An introduction to taxation legislation in New Zealand and tax accounting including GST and Fringe Benefit Tax for sole traders, partnerships, companies and trusts.

LEVEL 7

Advanced Financial Accounting: Develop an understanding of advanced concepts within financial accounting and reporting, particularly financial instruments and foreign exchange.

Advanced Management Accounting: Extend your understanding of management and cost accounting approaches including value chain analysis, strategic pricing, lean manufacturing, risk analysis, financing and performance analysis through case studies.

Industry Project: This provides an opportunity to balance theory with applied learning in your workplace or host organisation and tailor your studies accordingly to your interest. The project involves a workload of 200 hours, completing a written research project investigating an issue/problem that adds value to the organisation. This industry project will be useful in developing team work, communication, and other soft skills/capabilities and in helping establish industry connections post-graduation. 

Your programme of study will generally include lectures and seminars/tutorials. You will be expected to contribute at least 20 hours per week of your own time in self-directed study to allow for successful completion of the qualification.

You will also complete a 200-hour industry project, gaining hands-on experience and developing important industry and business connections.

Progress into higher levels of learning and enhance your employment potential with postgraduate study in Accounting. Further graduate diploma studies in Business Information Systems or Innovation and Entrepreneurship could also be of interest.

Student loans and allowances are for domestic students only. For information about student loans and allowances please visit the Studylink website. It is important to apply for your student loan/allowance at the same time as you apply for this programme, due to the length of time Studylink take to process applications. Loan/allowance applications can be cancelled at any time if you decide to withdraw your programme application or if it is unsuccessful.