Have a sound understanding of the dynamic and changing environment in which managers operate in New Zealand and internationally, that will enable them to apply that knowledge at both organisational and strategic levels in a range of industries and organisations.

You will learn how to:

• Have current specialised knowledge in accounting
• Integrate into your workplace environment quickly

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 qualification 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

PROGRAMME INFORMATION

• BAM6.003 – Intermediate Financial Accounting
• BAM6.004 – Intermediate Management Accounting
• BAM6.005 - Taxation in NZ
• BAM7.003 - Advanced Financial Accounting
• BAM7.004 - Advanced Management Accounting
• BAM7.019 - Professional Practice A
• BAM7.020 – Professional Project B

Further Study Options

Study at Postgraduate Level