Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting (Level 7)
Programme highlights
Do you want to become a Chartered Accountant?
If you already have a qualification from another institution, either in New Zealand or overseas, you can study the Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting.
When you graduate, you will qualify for provisional membership of the College of Chartered Accountants of CAANZ or CPA Australia.
This qualification includes the practical experience and professional competence components you need to become a full member of these professional accounting bodies.
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Fast-track your programme of study to graduate sooner
Your work experience or previous tertiary study may count towards achieving your qualification. Our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme is designed for those who already have the on-the-job skills and knowledge, but want to take their career to the next level with a qualification.
With RPL we can measure and match your existing skills against credits in our courses – creating a tailored path of study that will not only save you money, but also help you to complete your qualification faster. To learn more make an appointment to speak with one of our RPL facilitators by phoning 0800 62 62 52 (or email enquiries@manukau.ac.nz).
Students who have completed an accounting degree or qualification outside of New Zealand and would like to continue studies towards professional accounting, please check your qualifications with Chartered Accountants of Australia and NZ (CAANZ). CAANZ will assess your application and confirm the programme of study required to complete the chartered accounting pathway.
Key facts
| Start Month(s) | February, May, July, October |
|---|---|
| Study Location(s) | MIT Manukau |
| Level | 7 |
| Domestic fees | $6,400 (approx.) |
| Youth Guarantee (fees-free*) | Not available |
| Programme Code | MN4443 |
| Duration |
One year (full-time) or part-time |
|---|---|
| Study Method | Full-time (one year) or part-time with daytime and evening classes (refer timetable) |
| Credits | 120 |
| International Fees | NZD$21,700 (approx.) |
| Māori and Pasifika Trades Training Scholarship (fees-free*) | Not available |
| Qualification | MIT Graduate Diploma |
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Key information for students
MIT Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting (Level 7)
| Entry Requirements | ||
| Minimum requirements [?] Any minimum or preferred criteria for entry to this qualification. | Applicants must meet the following entry requirements: (a) Academic entry requirement 7.2.1. Successfully completed a bachelor s degree in any field excluding the specific graduate diploma field. OR 7.2.2. Successfully completed a Level 6 or 7 Diploma and relevant work and/or life experience (equivalent to a Bachelor s degree). OR 7.2.3. Evidence of equivalent practical, professional or educational experience e.g. three years full time work experience [relevant to business studies]. AND 7.2.4. Have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English. Any applicants whose first language is not English may be required to provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 6.0 (with no score below 6.0 in speaking, reading, writing and listening) or equivalent. Students with International degrees will need them to be NZQA assessed prior to enrolment. 7.3. Selection Applicants who meet the requirements for admission are accepted into the programme in the order their applications are received. An interview process will be available on application to counsel the appropriate choice of programme, to determine whether any specific support is required and to ensure students are well informed about the programme s demands and requirements. Whanau/family will be invited to accompany applicants to these interviews. | |
| Detailed requirements [?] Click here for more information on any additional entry criteria for this qualification. | More information about entry to this qualification | |
| Duration [?] The minimum amount of time it takes to complete this qualification. | 1 Year | |
| Tuition Fees | Annual | Total Qualification |
| Student fees
[?]
Annual: The annual tuition fees payable by a student to study this qualification, additional to what the government contributes. (This is an average based on recent course enrolments. Your fees may differ depending on your course selection.) Total Qualification: The total tuition fees payable by a student to study this qualification, additional to what the government contributes. (This is an average based on recent course enrolments. Your fees may differ depending on your course selection.) |
$6,099 | $6,099 |
| Government tuition subsidy
[?]
Annual: The average annual amount paid by government towards the tuition fees for this qualification, additional to what the student pays. (This is an estimate based on the fees subsidy paid by government to tertiary providers last year.) Total Qualification: The average total amount paid by government towards the tuition fees for this qualification, additional to what the student pays. (This is an estimate based on the fees subsidy paid by government to tertiary providers last year.) |
$6,295 | $6,295 |
| Total
[?]
Annual: The combined total of the annual amount paid by both the student and government towards the tuition fees for this qualification. (This is an estimate based on recent course enrolments and the fees subsidy paid by government to tertiary providers last year.) Total Qualification: The combined total of the amount paid by both the student and government towards the total tuition fees for this qualification. (This is an estimate based on recent course enrolments and the fees subsidy paid by government to tertiary providers last year.) |
$12,394 | $12,394 |
| Compulsory student services fee | ||
| Student loan information [?] Click here for more information on loans and allowances. | StudyLink | |
| Student Success | ||
| Successful course completions [?] The percentage of students who successfully completed courses towards this qualification last year. | 97% | |
| National Graduate Outcomes (3 years after completion) | ||
| Median earnings [?] The median represents the middle value for all earnings of young graduates who completed a qualification in this subject area at this level nationally. Earnings do not relate specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at this TEO. | $55,502 | |
| Earnings range [?] The range shows the upper and lower quartile values representing the one quarter point and three quarters point for all earnings of young graduates who completed qualifications in this subject area. Half of all graduates had earnings within this range. | $46,125 - $64,730 | |
| In employment [?] This percentage relates to young graduates who completed a qualification in this subject area at this level nationally and does not relate specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at this TEO. | 87% | |
| In further study [?] This percentage relates to young graduates who completed a qualification in this subject area at this level nationally and does not relate specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at this TEO. | 3% | |
| On a benefit [?] This percentage relates to young graduates who completed a qualification in this subject area at this level nationally and does not relate specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at this TEO. | 1% | |
| Note: all KIS information is the most recent available relating to domestic students only. Click here for more information about the Key Information for Students |
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Information is correct as at October 2019. Programme fees are based on a full-time student and may vary depending on your final selection of courses that make up your programme. To provide you with an indication of costs, the approximate fees quoted in this publication are based on the indicative 2020 fee structure. The indicative programme fees for 2020 do not include the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF). The CSSF is an additional levy to your 2020 programme or course fees. Further information about the CSSF can be found here www.manukau.ac.nz/cssf. Programmes stated as eligible for free study in 2020 are based on the 2019 fee structure and subject to funding confirmation for 2020. All fees are in New Zealand Dollars. You will be advised of the current fees at the time of enrolment. All courses and programmes will proceed subject to numbers and academic approval. Manukau Institute of Technology is accredited under the provisions of the Education Act 1989. International students must study in class and will not be able to enrol for online study options.