Graduate Diploma in Accounting
Course details
About the course
About the programme
Got an aptitude for numbers and analysis? Get an accounting qualification.
The Graduate Diploma in Accounting is suitable for those who may be seeking a promotion within their current job or who want to broaden their skill base.
This programme will allow you to extend your knowledge in a complementary discipline without having to undertake a full degree.
With a skillset in accounting, you will be in constant demand for your ability to plan and record the financial performance of every kind of commercial venture. You could work in a diverse range of organisations including public sector entities, national and multinational corporations, NGOs and self-employment options.
During this programme, you will gain the knowledge and skills to record and process financial transactions, prepare financial statements in accordance with accounting practices in New Zealand, prepare cash budgets and produce accounting information to facilitate management decisions. In addition to required courses, you will complete an applied industry project.
You'll benefit from the guidance and support of highly experienced staff whose main focus is on providing you with industry-relevant skills; the skills and knowledge you can apply in the real world of finance and accounting.
Studying part-time
We know full-time study isn't always possible. We also offer part-time study options - talk to us about what suits you best!
Entry requirements
Entry
Entry requirements
- An undergraduate degree or appropriate degree-equivalent practical, professional or scholarly experience.
English Language requirements
- If English is not your first language, you must provide:
- New Zealand University Entrance OR
- Overall Academic IELTS 6.0 (academic, no band score lower than 5.5) achieved in one test completed in the last two years, OR
- Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS (see here for internationally recognised proficiency tests and proficiency outcomes for international students).
If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes.
About the provider
If you want to get a job and build a great career, Otago Polytechnic is a smart choice.
We’re known for offering the highest quality, hands-on training that helps students succeed. Our graduates are confident, skilled, and ready to work from day one. And, employers love that.
We’ve earned the highest ratings from the New Zealand Government for our teaching and support. Our flexible study options make it easier for you to learn in a way that suits your life.
At Otago Polytechnic, you’ll gain practical skills, real-world experience, and the confidence to make a real impact - in your career and in your community.