Accounting Technicians Diploma
- 20 February & 23 July
- Level 6
- 2 years full-time, or part-time equivalent (some papers offered after business hours)
- $718 per paper - Domestic student
$2,667 per paper - International student
Qualification overview
This qualification gives you a good understanding of business and accounting concepts and practices for entry into the accounting industry. You will study a range of topics including basic accounting principles and practice, financial and management accounting, commercial law and computing concepts. A number of elective courses are offered to meet your individual needs.
For more detailed course information, please download the Information Sheet below:
Information Sheet
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Entry requirements
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14 or more credits at Level 1 or higher in Numeracy or Pangarau on the NZQF and
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50 credits at Level 2 or above with at least 12 credits in each of 3 subjects including a minimum of 8 Literacy credits at level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Maori; 4 credits must be in Reading and 4 credits must be in Writing. The Literacy credits will be selected from a schedule of NZQA approved Achievement Standards and Unit Standards.
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Students who do not meet the above criteria may be admitted to the programme if they can demonstrate equivalent skills and/or other study.
Career Options
Accountancy, Accounting Technician, Banking, Credit Management, Finance.
Further study options
Graduates can undertake further study towards the University of Waikato's Bachelor of Management Studies, Massey University's Bachelor of Business Studies or The Open Polytechnic's Business degrees.