Programme overview
In this programme you’ll gain an understanding of the nature of business and the functions within an organisation. You’ll develop accounting skills for small business including recording transactions, preparing financial statements and budgets, as well as preparing tax returns. This knowledge and technical skills will help you support an accountant or accounting team.
In this diploma, you’ll learn the personal skills necessary to operate effectively in business environments including problem-solving, developing and managing business relationships, managing your own performance and ethical awareness, etc.
Highlights
- Recognised qualification towards becoming an Accounting Technician through Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand (CA ANZ). Find out more about the Accounting Technicians pathway and the full requirements.
- Students in this specialisation can apply for Provisional Membership with Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand (CA ANZ)
- Get qualified quickly by studying full-time for only one year
- Work on practical assignments and real world cases – this will better prepare you for what you’ll experience in accounting support roles
- Industry experienced lecturers
- Provides an excellent pathway towards the Bachelor of Business (Accountancy)
Progression Pathway
To qualify as an accounting technician check the requirements on the CA ANZ website.
New Zealand Diploma in Business is a pathway into the Bachelor of Business. The Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) major offers a pathway to qualify as a chartered accountant.
Admission requirements
For this programme, you will need the following:
1. A minimum of 14 credits at NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau
2. A total of 48 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in four subjects:
- Your 48 credits must include 8 credits in English or Teo Reo Māori (4 in reading, 4 in writing)
3. Be 16 years old before the programme starts
4. If English is not your first language, you will need one or more of the following:
- Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance
- Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
- Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years
Don't meet the requirements? We also accept:
- A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; or
- Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission.
For information download the programme regulations:
Courses and timetables
For more details on the courses including timetables, please click on the course names below.
| Courses | Credits | Aim |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature of Business (BEBP5101) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | To explore the nature of business entities in New Zealand and the impact of the internal and external environment on them. |
| The Business Team (BEBP5102) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | Learners will understand the fundamentals of team dynamics and how effective teams support success of business entities |
| Working with Maori Organisations (BEBP5103) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | Learners will understand the nature of Maori organisations and develop skills to operate as a bi-cultural business professional. |
| Business Innovation (BEBP5104) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | Learners understand the innovation process and identify an innovative idea. |
| Introduction to Accounting (BEBP5601) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | This course ensures that learners can apply accounting concepts to record and process a range of financial transactions, and prepare financial statements. |
| Financial Statements and Analysis (BEBP5602) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | This course ensures that learners can apply accounting concepts to prepare and interpret financial statements using accounting software for a business entity. |
| Budgeting and Ethics (BEBP5603) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | This course ensures that learners will prepare budgets and monitor and report on business performance, and act within the accounting profession code of ethics. |
| Taxation and Internal Controls (BEBP5604) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | This course ensures that learners will apply tax rules for individual and small businesses and identify internal controls to manage financial and debtor risks |
