Bachelor of Business (Accounting Major)

About the Programme

The Bachelor of Business (Accounting Major) places strong emphasis on applied learning, linking theory to workplace practice. A graduate has the ability to succeed in business having developed both generic and specific business skills that are consistent with modern business practice.

Accounting Major

The Bachelor of Business (Accounting Major) is recognised by the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA) as fulfilling the academic requirements for the Associate Chartered Accountants College. The degree provides the pathway to membership of the NZICA. On completion of the Bachelor of Business (Accounting Major) and the Diploma in Professional Accounting, graduates will have fulfilled the academic requirements towards becoming a Chartered Accountant.

Offered by

Faculty of Business

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following entry requirements:

• NCEA 56 credits at Level 3, including a minimum of 14 credits in each of two subjects, plus a minimum of 14 credits in one or two subjects and a minimum of 4 credits in reading and a minimum of 4 credits in writing, both at Level 2 or
• Cambridge International Examinations: 120 points on the UCAS tariff, including a minimum E grade in AS English or
• Have been awarded the full International Baccalaureate Diploma 24 points minimum or
• Have relevant work experience or
• Have successfully completed a degree from New Zealand or from another country or
• Have been successful in partially completing a degree from another tertiary institution or
• New Zealand Diploma in Business or comparable diploma and
• Have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English.

Any applicant whose first language is not English may be asked to provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 (with no score below 5.5) or equivalent. An applicant may be required to take an interview to allow that applicant to demonstrate the knowledge, maturity and aptitude at the level required to succeed in this programme (evidence may be required). Applicants will be accepted in order of application.

Cost

$4300 (annual average)

International Student Fees

$15,900 (approx) per year

Programme Summary

The Bachelor of Business (Accounting Major) consists of 360 credits including compulsory core courses at Levels 5, 6 and 7.
All of the following core courses:

Level 5

• Business Management
• Business Accounting
• Commercial Law 1
• Marketing 1
• Business Economics
• Business Writing
• Statistics for Decision Making
• Information Systems Principles
• Accounting Processes

Level 6

• Business Environment
• External Corporate Reporting
• Management Accounting
• Taxation
• Auditing and Risk
• Financial Management
• Commercial Law 2
• Accounting Information Systems

Level 7

• Integrated Business
• Advanced Corporate Reporting
• Advanced Corporate Finance
• Advanced Management Accounting

Plus a minimum of one from the following:

• Personal Financial Planning
• Corporate Governance and Ethics
• Advanced Auditing
• Advanced Taxation
• Workplace Research Project
• Finance Law

Or any two Level 6 or Level 7 courses from the Bachelor of Business or other MIT degrees.

Further Training or Study

Postgraduate study, professional examinations for membership of NZICA.

Professional Recognition

The Bachelor of Business (Accounting Major) is recognised by the NZICA.

Career Opportunities

Positions such as a Chartered Accountant, Financial Controller, Treasurer, or Taxation Specialist.

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