Diploma in Accounting
Do you enjoy working with numbers?
This Diploma focuses on Accounting topics including Accounting Principles, Accounting Practices, Management and Financial Accounting, Taxation, Internal Auditing and Business Finance. All papers count towards the Accounting Technician concentration of the New Zealand Diploma in Business, should you wish to pursue a career as an accountant.
Course Snapshot
| Qualification: | Diploma in Accounting (Level 6) |
| Level: | 6 |
| Length: | 1 year full-time, or Up to 3 years part-time |
| Start Dates: | On Campus: February or August. Online: Any month Feb - November Next On Campus start date: 27th February 2012- Christchurch |
| 2012 Semester Dates: | Semester A: 27th February - 13th July Semester B: 16th July - 17th November |
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| Domestic Students | $4,050 per year or $675 per paper |
| International Students | $15,595 |
Download fees and course related costs - 2012
Study Options
| Christchurch: | On-campus. Full-time. 1 year. OR On-campus. Part-time. Up to 3 years. |
| Distance Learning: | Online (Distance). Full-time. 1 year. OR Online (Distance). Part-time. Up to 3 years. |
Would you like flexibility for completing your studies?
This qualification is eligible for flexi study. Check out what flexi study is all about here.
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Papers
Students must complete six of these papers from the New Zealand Diploma in Business programme.
Core Papers
- 400 Accounting Principles
- 501 Accounting Practices
- 601 Financial Accounting
- 602 Management Accounting
Elective Papers
- 603 Business Finance
- 605 Internal Auditing
- 606 Taxation
Availability of subjects listed may vary.
View the Course Planner to see how these papers fit into the New Zealand Diploma in Business and the other business diplomas available.
Entry Requirements
- Applicants under 20 years of age must have:
- minimum of 14 numeracy credits at level 1 or above in Mathematics on the National Qualifications Framework; and
- 50 credits at level 2 or above with at least 12 credits in each of three subjects including a minimum of 8 literacy credits at level 2 or above in English; 4 credits must be in reading and 4 credits must be in writing.
- or equivalent to the above.
- Applicants aged 20 years or over may require an interview.
- Students for whom English is a second language must also have an IELTS score of 5.5 (academic) with no individual band lower than 5.0, or equivalent. If the student has completed a qualification in English at New Zealand Diploma level or above, the IELTS requirement may be waived.
Provisional Entry
Provisional Entry may be granted to applicants who do not meet the criteria above, but present evidence of ability to succeed and are able to show they are well prepared to study the programme.
How do I Enrol?
Last Chance for Applications!
We only have places available in a few courses, but are taking waiting list applications for most courses. If you're still thinking of studying, apply now!
To enrol, download and print these files:
 | Download Enrolment Form (NZ students) |
Other 1-Year Diplomas
Each Diploma comprises of six papers from the New Zealand Diploma in Business programme.
Last Chance for Applications!
We only have places available in a few courses, but are taking waiting list applications for most courses. If you're still thinking of studying, apply now!