New Zealand Diploma in Business (Accounting)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 5 |
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About the course
This programme is designed to enable you to perform the vital role that accounting plays across all facets of business today. You’ll learn about up-to-date accounting principles and practices including how to: record and process financial transactions using accounting software; apply tax rules for compliance; utilise accounting concepts to prepare statements; communicate financial information; prepare budgets; assess risks; and adhere to professional ethics. To complement your technical accounting learning, you’ll also study core areas of business including organisational structures and cultures, business functions and environments, and influences for change and innovation. Part-time up to five years.
Entry requirements
Overall IELTS 5.5 Academic 5.0 Listening 5.0 Reading 5.0 Writing 5.0 Speaking What if English is not my first Language? If English is not your first language, we want to make sure that you will be successful in your chosen programme of study. Please provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Chart.
About the provider
Ara Institute of Canterbury is recognised as one of New Zealand’s leading tertiary institutes. Specialising in applied, vocational and professional training, it offers more than 150 courses from foundation to postgraduate level.
Ara caters to a diverse range of learners; from school leavers and career changers to professionals wanting to upskill and individuals seeking to re-enter the workforce.
All Ara students benefit from the Ara Advantage: relevant courses, taught by inspirational mentors in real-life learning environments. Almost every Ara programme includes work-integrated learning. Work placements, apprenticeships, industry-based projects and internships ensure students are work-ready when they graduate.
Across its six campuses, Ara’s dedicated tutors and non-academic staff support students throughout their study journey. A comprehensive range of student services - such as financial assistance, learning support, health and wellbeing services, accommodation, childcare and student events – contributes to the success of every student.
It also has six additional small community hubs which deliver free digital upskilling and personal development courses.