Are you interested in a career in accounting? If you're good with numbers and like the idea of a job where you can help small business owners achieve their business goals, then this programme is a great place to start.
Entry Requirements
To enter this programme, you'll need to have one of the following:
Achievement of NCEA Level 2 including:
8 Literacy credits at Level 2 or above; and
14 Numeracy credits at Level 1 or above
or
An equivalent qualification.
or
Successful completion of an approved qualification at Level 3 or above with a relevant pathway.
Don't meet these requirements?
There may be other options available:
If you're over 20 and have relevant skills/life experience, or
If you're under 20 and have the relevant reading, writing and numeracy skills.
Simply apply online and we'll be in touch about your next steps.
Additional requirements
When you apply for this programme, you must provide proof of your identity (ID) and other documents, such as academic certificates. Please have these handy when you're ready to apply.
See what documents you may need to provide
English language requirements
You'll need to meet the following English language requirement:
8 NCEA literacy credits at Level 2 or above or equivalent
If you don't meet this requirement, you must provide evidence that you have the English proficiency required.
For more information, download the programme regulations:
Programme Regulations
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Entry Requirements
An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification, including an overseas qualification); or
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IELTS Academic A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no individual band less than 6.0
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Entry Requirements
Domestic Students: Please refer to Undergraduate Admission Requirements International Students: Please refer to Overseas Qualification Recognition.
Please refer to English Language Requirements
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Entry Requirements
An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification, including an overseas qualification); or
Completion of a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in a relevant field, or
Please refer to English Language Requirements
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Entry Requirements
An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification, including an overseas qualification); or
Completion of a three-year post-secondary qualification, with an average pass mark of 70%, in a relevant discipline; or
Three years' relevant work experience
Please refer to English Language Requirements
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Entry Requirements
An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification, including an overseas qualification); or
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IELTS Academic A minimum overall score of 6.0 with no individual band less than 5.5
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Entry Requirements
An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification, including an overseas qualification); or
Completion of a Graduate Certificate in Accounting or Graduate Diploma of Accounting. Find out if your overseas qualification is recognised and meets the Entry Requirements.
IELTS Academic A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no individual band less than 6.0
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Entry Requirements
An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification, including an overseas qualification); or
Completion of a Graduate Certificate in Financial Technology Management, or
Five years' relevant work experience
Please refer to English Language Requirements
Australian National Institute of Management and Commerce (IMC)
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Entry Requirements
An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification, including an overseas qualification); or
Completion of a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in a relevant field
This is an advanced accounting programme for accounting graduates working towards the academic requirements for professional body membership. It is relevant for students with overseas degrees in accounting wanting to get a New Zealand qualification and practical experience, and for those wishing to move into accounting from a related discipline.
Entry Requirements
For this programme, you will need the following:
1. A recognised degree, a professional qualification in a relevant discipline or the ability to demonstrate competencies equivalent to the above 2. A minimum of 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing) 3. If English is your second language, you are required to have 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:
Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission.
For more information download the programme regulations:
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Entry Requirements
For this programme, you will need the following:
1. A recognised degree, a professional qualification in a relevant discipline or the ability to demonstrate competencies equivalent to the above 2. A minimum of 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing) 3. If English is your second 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:
Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission.
For more information download the programme regulations:
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Entry Requirements
What you will need to study this programme.
Domestic students
Academic requirements
You must have completed at least one of the following:
A recognised bachelor's degree (or higher) in a relevant discipline with merit achievement deemed to be a grade average of B- or higher; Or
A professional qualification in a relevant discipline, recognised as being equivalent to merit achievement in a bachelor's degree or equivalent; Or
Provide sufficient evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other life experience that would indicate a successful outcome in the qualification (only if you are 20 years or older)
And meet one of the English entry requirements;
University Entrance Literacy: 8 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Maori (4 in Reading, 4 in Writing); or
Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the 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 (PDF 389 KB)
International studentsAcademic requirements
You must have completed at least one of the following:
A recognised bachelor's degree (or higher) in a relevant discipline with merit achievement deemed to be a grade average of B- or higher; Or
A professional qualification in a relevant discipline, recognised as being equivalent to merit achievement in a bachelor's degree or equivalent; Or
Provide sufficient evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other life experience that would indicate a successful outcome in the qualification (only if you are 20 years or older)
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 6.5 with no band score lower than 6
University Entrance Literacy: 8 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Maori (4 in Reading, 4 in Writing); or
Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the 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 (PDF 389 KB)
