Programme overview
This diploma is the first year of our Bachelor of Accounting (Level 7). If you do well and enjoy the courses, you’ll be able to transition easily into degree-level study or move straight into work once you’ve graduated.
You’ll gain an understanding of the general nature of business, the functions in an organisation and the critical role accountants play in the success of a business.
The skills you’ll develop in this programme will set you up to support an accountant or an accounting team, such as:
- Accounting skills for small businesses, including recording transactions and preparing financial statements, budgets and tax returns
- Personal skills, including problem-solving, developing and managing business relationships, managing your performance and understanding business ethics
Highlights
- Get qualified and into work quickly. This qualification provides a pathway to becoming a registered accounting technician through Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand (CA ANZ) in just one year.
- Apply for provisional CA ANZ membership. Once you’ve graduated, you can apply for provisional membership with CA ANZ.
- Work on practical assignments and real-world cases. Be prepared for what you’ll experience in accounting support roles.
- Learn using the latest software and systems that real-world business owners employ to manage their finances, like Xero.
- Wrap-around student support. Learn from a well-connected, expert teaching team dedicated to your success. If you need help at any stage, they’ll connect you with our various Student Services.
Become a chartered accountant with further study
This programme is the first year of our Bachelor of Accounting (Level 7) programme – it’s the qualification you’ll need to work as a chartered accountant. Once you’ve successfully completed this qualification, you’ll have the admission requirements and preparedness to take on the higher-level study.
Admission requirements
What you will need to study this programme.
Domestic students
International students
Academic requirements
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age when they begin their studies, and they should meet 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:
- An equivalent of IELTS (Academic) with minimum band scores of 5.5 with no individual band lower than 5.0 from one test taken in the preceding two years,; or
- Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page.; or
If you do not meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available, depending on your current level of ability.
Don’t meet these Academic requirements?
- If you don’t meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Accounting and Taxation(ACCY5101TP) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to apply accounting concepts, standards, processes, and tax rules to prepare financial statements. |
| Applied Accounting(ACCY5102TP) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies to record and process a range of financial transactions. |
| Analysis of Financial Information(ACCY5103TP) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies to calculate, analyse and interpret financial information to inform decision making for an organisation. |
| Budgets for Planning and Control(ACCY5104TP) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to prepare and use budgets to monitor performance and determine internal controls to minimise risk for an organisation. |
| Organisations in an Aotearoa New Zealand Context(BSNS5001TP) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to analyse organisations and engage with stakeholders in an Aotearoa New Zealand context. |
| Business Environments(BSNS5002TP) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to analyse and manage the impact of environmental influences on a business entity. |
| Business Functions(BSNS5003TP) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | The aim of this course is to develop knowledge, skills, and competencies relevant to the core business functions of accounting, operations, human resource management, marketing and sales. |
| Change and Innovation(BSNS5004TP) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to contribute to organisational change and innovation. |
