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Bachelor of Business (Accounting Major)
Apply here now!| Programme Code | MN4136 |
|---|---|
| Study Method | Full time or part time |
| Qualification | MIT Degree |
| Duration | Three years (full time) |
| Applications | Close when programme is full |
| Start Dates | February and July |
| Level | 7 |
| Credits | 360 |
About the Programme
An accounting major opens the door to membership of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants.
In a world of increasingly globalised trade and investment the demand for well-trained, educated business people is growing. A Bachelor of Business from MIT will teach you both theoretical and practical aspects of business. A strong emphasis is placed on applied learning. You will graduate with skills and attributes that will enable you to succeed in all areas of your life and work, including critical thinking skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
If you're keen to maximise your employability, selecting an accounting major is a wise choice. The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) is recognised by the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants as fulfilling the academic requirements for the College of Associate Chartered Accountants, and as such provides a pathway to membership of the NZICA. Graduates who complete the Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting will have fulfilled the academic requirements for being a chartered accountant.
Not everybody who chooses this major will do so with the goal of becoming a chartered accountant, and therefore a non-NZICA pathway is also available.
Studying towards your degree will develop your analytical skills and train you in the use of accounting software programmes. Having graduated with your Bachelor of Business (Accounting), you'll be able to seek a career as an associate chartered accountant, a financial controller, treasurer or taxation specialist.
This qualification can be completed full- or part-time to fit around your existing work or lifestyle commitments. Many students study on work release or bring prior business experience with them, though the programme is also suitable for school leavers.
NB: From the beginning of 2013, a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from MIT will meet the admission requirements for the College of Chartered Accountants, and you will no longer be required to complete the Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting before being admitted.
Want to take your studies further?
Successful students may apply to enter masters programmes at other institutes or the Southern Cross University MBA at MIT.
Download the Enrolment Guide and Timetable.
Offered by
Faculty of Business - Accounting
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
$5,200 (approx) per year
International Student Fees
$16,900 (approx) per year
Programme Summary
You must successfully complete 24 courses to graduate. For details on how to select your courses see enrolment guide EG3.
Level 5
- Accounting Processes
- Business Accounting
- Business Economics
- Business Management
- Business Writing
- Commercial Law 1
- Computing in Organisations
- Marketing 1
- Statistics for Decision Making.
Plus one Level 5 course from the Bachelor of Business (BBus) or other MIT degrees.
Level 6
- Accounting Information Systems
- Auditing and Risk
- Business Environment
- Commercial Law 2
- External Corporate Reporting
- Financial Management
- Management Accounting
- Taxation.
NZICA Pathway
Level 7
- Advanced Corporate Reporting
- Advanced Management Accounting
- Integrated Business
- Workplace Project.
Plus a minimum of one from the following:
- Advanced Auditing and Assurance
- Advanced Corporate Finance
- Advanced Taxation.
Plus any one Level 6 or Level 7 course from the Bachelor of Business or other MIT degrees.
Non NZICA Pathway
Level 7
- Integrated Business
- Workplace Project.
Plus a minimum of three from the following:
- Advanced Auditing and Assurance
- Advanced Corporate Finance
- Advanced Corporate Reporting
- Advanced Management Accounting
- Advanced Taxation
- Finance Law
- Governance and Ethics.
Plus any two Level 6 or Level 7 courses from the Bachelor of Business or other MIT degrees.
You will need to plan your course of study carefully to ensure you meet pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements. You should discuss your study plan with the Programme Leader.
Further Training or Study
Postgraduate study and/or 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.