Programme overview
Are you an accounting graduate working towards the academic requirements for professional body membership? Do you have a New Zealand business degree or equivalent overseas qualification and would like to become an accountant?
This advanced-level programme will strengthen your accountancy skills. You will apply technical and professional standards, become a better team member and debate current issues in the field of accountancy. The programme provides an opportunity to apply your practical skills in the workplace.
Highlights
- Carry out accounting work at an advanced level applying relevant technical and professional standards.
- Work toward meeting the academic requirements for professional body membership such as CA ANZ and CPA Australia. See the CPA Australia Accredited Courses list for further details.
- Complete a work placement and apply your skills within an organisation.
- The programme has been developed with input from accounting professionals.
- Flexible programme content - select the courses that best meet the requirements for your accounting career.
- Industry experienced lecturers.
- Flexible study options - full time, part-time, in the day and/or night classes.
Professional body membership
This programme enables you to work towards the academic requirements for professional body membership (CA ANZ, CPA Australia). To reach this goal, you will need to ensure you carefully select the courses required for the relevant professional body's membership.
To find out more about professional body membership visit:
Notes on courses
Please note that if you don't meet the prerequisite course requirements, you may need to achieve more than 120 credits and take longer than one year to complete the programme.
Admission requirements
Domestic students
International students
Academic requirements
As a part of this requirement, you must be at least 16 years of age and meet one of the country-specific admission requirement
And English entry requirements;
If English is not your first language, you will also need at least one of the following qualifications:
- Evidence of an IELTS (Academic) band score of at least 5.5 with no band score lower than 5
- University Entrance Literacy: 8 credits at Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Māori (a minimum of 4 credits must be in Reading and a minimum of 4 credits must be in Writing);
- Provide evidence that they have the English language proficiency required for the Programme as demonstrated through evidence of one of the kinds described in NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page.
Don’t meet these Academic requirements?
- If you don’t meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Simply apply online, and we’ll discuss your next steps.
- If you don’t meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply; your eligibility will be determined at the interview.
For more information download the programme regulations document.
Courses and timetables
For more details on the courses, please click on the course names below. Please note that our systems are updating with new course timetable information for 2026; please check back again soon.
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| Courses | Credits | Aim |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Management Accounting(ACCY7101) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to apply advanced management accounting techniques and skills to inform decision making |
| Advanced Financial Accounting(ACCY7102) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies required for a critical understanding of financial accounting issues within an Aotearoa New Zealand context. |
| Auditing and Assurance(ACCY7103) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to operate in the auditing and assurance profession. |
| Internship Based Learning(BSNS7030) | 30.0 credits (0.250 EFTS) | To provide students with the opportunity to integrate their learning across their programme of study and to apply theoretical and practical business skills to an approved project and work objectives in industry. To critically reflect upon the processes undertaken in completing the project and work objectives so as to inform their future personal and professional development. |
| Business Analytics(BSNS7162) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | To enable students to analyse and apply business information to support organisational decision making. |
