Graduate Diploma in Accounting (Level 7)

• have current specialised knowledge in accounting
• integrate into your workplace environment quickly

Entry Requirements

• Degree; or
• Level 6 or 7 Diploma and relevant work/life; or
• Equivalent knowledge, life skills, work experience or study. 

English Language Requirements

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 5.5 in speaking, reading, writing and listening) or equivalent.

Programme Specific Information

This one year full-time programme allows you to graduate at the same level as a degree student and with a focused file of knowledge. It is designed for people who have a degree in one area and want to change their area of specialisation or career. It is also for people who have a level 6 or 7 Diploma and/or several years of relevant work experience who wish to gain a qualificatio n or update their skills in the area they are working.

You will learn the theory and application of financial and management accounting processes and practice to include financial reports and taxation regulations. Content includes financial and management accounting at intermediate and advanced levels, taxation an d an industry project. This qualification provides a thorough grounding in business and management practice, appropriate for people wishing to enter management roles in business.

Note:

You are required to have experience and/or knowledge of introductory accounting principles and practices as a minimum.
The Graduate Diplomas are designed so that students can complete them in one year’s full time study. However, it is also possible for students to select part time study options, which will increase the programme duration. To be awarded a Graduate Diploma you will successfully complete 120 credits at Levels 6 and 7 as shown below:

• 120 credits
• All compulsory papers specified for the Graduate Diploma
• A minimum of 45 credits at Level 6
• A minimum of 75 credits at Level 7

Further Study Options

Study at Postgraduate Level with our Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate in Applied Management

Additional expenses

Closer to the programme starting, learners will receive a list of course materials to purchase.  Examples of course materials could include textbooks, stationary, printing; uniforms, personal protective equipment, tools and a laptop.

Changes for new learners

WITT and this programme are part ofTe Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.