Bachelor of Applied Management (Accounting - CPA Pathway)
Course details
About the course
Becoming a chartered accountant will open doors for you across the globe. Our graduates are known not only for being highly skilled, but for being able to hit the ground running. This pathway has accreditation from both CAANZ and CPA, and you can study it part-time, full-time or in the evenings.
Right from your first year you’ll focus on your accounting specialisation with core subjects such as:
Your studies will also cover core areas of business including business communication; commercial law; business heritage, culture and sustainability; marketing; computing; management; and applied research.
In your final year you’ll undertake a co-operative education project which involves applying your learning within a real business environment. You’ll undertake a significant research project for your host organisation and on successful completion you’ll have real-life work experience to add to your CV.
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.