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Universities New Zealand Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Courses Graduate Diploma in Accounting

Graduate Diploma in Accounting

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology

Nelson, New Zealand

Tuition Fee NZ$ 19,800
Country Rank#15
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6

Program Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Accounting allows you to add a specialisation in accounting with an elective option in project management, strategic management and more to further your career.

You will use your existing graduate skills or extensive experience to start your business study at the equivalent level to the final year of a business degree.

The Graduate Diploma in Accounting is a great option if you are seeking promotion in your existing employment, wish to widen your skills and knowledge base and keep ahead in the knowledge game or if you are considering a career change, including self-employment.

Your studies will see you process and evaluate a full set of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices in New Zealand. On completion, you will demonstrate a technical, analytical and conceptual understanding of the role of accounting in the business environment.

Course Content

Compulsory Courses	Pre-requisites	Level	Credits
RES680 Research Methods	QNT565 or equivalent	6	15
BAC601 Financial Accounting OR ACC601 Financial Accounting	BAC501, BAC502 or equivalent ACC500 or ACC502 and ACC503 or equivalent	6	15
BAC602 Management Accounting OR ACC602 Management Accounting	BAC501, BAC502, BAC503, BAC504 or equivalent ACC500 or ACC502 or equivalent	6	15
BAC701 Advanced Financial Reporting OR ACC701 Advanced Financial Reporting	BAC601 or equivalent ACC601 or equivalent	7	15
BAC702 Advanced Management Accounting OR ACC702 Advanced Management Accounting	BAC602 or equivalent ACC602 or equivalent	7	15
BUS750 Advanced Business Project	RES680 plus 15 credits Accounting at L7 or 30 credits Management at L6 or 30 credits Marketing at L6	7	30
Elective Courses		Level	Credits
Business qualification course		7	15
Compulsory Credits			105
Elective Credits			15
Total Credits for completion of the Graduate Diploma in Accounting			120

Entry Requirement
- A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline.
- Applicants who are unable to evidence that they meet Academic Entry Requirements, but who can demonstrate acquired skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, may be approved for alternative entry by the Curriculum Manager (or delegate).
English language requirements
- IELTS 6.0 Academic (no lower than 5.5 in each band),
Fees & Scholarships
Tuition Fees

$19800
Career Prospect
Potential roles after graduation include:
- Accounts/PAYE Assistant
- Auditor
- Financial Accountant
- Management Accountant
- Systems Accountant
- Taxation Accountant
- Financial Advisor

Cost Of Studying At Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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