Bachelor of Accounting

If you are wanting to become a professional accountant, a chartered accountant or a certified public accountant (certified by Chartered Accountants ANZ or CPA Australia), this is an ideal qualification for you. Incorporating case studies, applied assignments, and a workplace-based industry project, this applied qualification has industry collaboration and experience at its core.

Domestic

Duration
3 Years Full-time
6 Years Part-time
Level
7
Credits
360
Fees
$7,456
*Approximate first year tuition fee – see Fees section for more info.
Delivery
On campus
Location
Dunedin
Intakes
February
July

International

Duration
3 Years Full-time
Level
7
Credits
360
Fees
$26,572
*Approximate first year tuition fee – see Fees section for more info.
Delivery
On campus
Location
Dunedin
Intakes
February
July

What You Study

Programme structure

You will begin by completing four core papers. 

Level 5 and 6 courses are typically offered in Year 2, and Level 7 courses in Year 3. 

The below is a tentative list of courses; check with the School of Business to find out if a particular course is available.

Courses

Core courses  Credits
Organisations in an Aotearoa New Zealand Context  15
Business Environments  15
Business Functions  15
Change and Innovation  15
Level 5 courses  
Introduction to Accounting and Taxation  15
Applied Accounting  15
Analysis of Financial Information  15
Budgets for Planning and Control  15
Commercial Law  15
Economics  15
Level 6 courses  
Intermediate Management Accounting  15
Intermediate Financial Accounting  15
Taxation in Aotearoa New Zealand  15
Introduction to Finance  15
Data Analytics  15
Law of Business Entities  15
Research Methods  15
Accounting Information Systems  15
Level 7 courses   
Advanced Management Accounting  15
Advanced Financial Accounting  15
Auditing and Assurance  15
Professional Accounting Project  30

Please note: All courses in this schedule are compulsory.

Becoming a Chartered Accountant with CA ANZ or a Certified Practicing Accountant with CPA Australia

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Accounting, graduates are required to further meet and complete the professional requirements.

Becoming a Chartered Accountant (CA) is a four-step process:

  1. Checking eligibility – academic eligibility; with the Bachelor of Applied Management (Accounting), you satisfy this eligibility criterion
  2. Applying for provisional membership
  3. Enrol in the CA programme and complete three years mentored practical experience
  4. Apply for full CA membership.

Check details and requirements about 'How to become a Chartered Accountant' with CA ANZ.

Becoming a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) with the CPA Australia is a sequential process.

  • Entry into the CPA programme begins with a membership assessment application; the first step is to complete an online membership application to tell CPA about your degree.
  • The online application process requires to upload digital copies of your original documents, including academic transcripts, which then gives you a provisional outcome based on the subjects in our accredited accounting degree. It is important to submit the application for these documents to be verified by the CPA assessment team.

Check details about 'How to apply for CPA Australia membership' and 'CPA membership FAQs'.

Workload

Your workload 

In your first year of study, you will spend approximately 12 hours per week in a face-to-face learning environment. In addition, you should expect to spend another 25 hours per week in activities directed by your lecturer and/or in independent study.

The workload builds up from the second year and the coursework will require approximately 40 hours of both directed and self-directed study per week.

Class sizes are small, allowing for more one-on-one interaction and a supportive learning environment. As you progress through the qualification, directed study hours are reduced and your study becomes more self-directed.

Entry

Entry requirements 

Academic requirements

  • You must be 16 years old by the start of this programme. 
  • You also need to meet one of the following requirements: 
    • NCEA Level 3 
    • 14 credits in three approved subjects at Level 3 
    • 10 Literacy credits at Level 2 or above (5 reading/5 writing)
    • 10 Numeracy credits at Level 1 or above made up of specified achievement standards, or three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627), or 
    • A satisfactory equivalent from another secondary qualification, or 
    • Successful completion of an approved qualification at Level 4 or above with a relevant pathway. 
  • If your are over 20 and do not meet the entry requirements, special admission may be possible. 
  • For all applicants who do not meet the entry requirements, discretionary admission may be possible. 
  • All applicants need to hold 10 NCEA Literacy credits at Level 2 or above (5 reading, 5 writing). If you cannot provide evidence of this, we may need you to demonstrate your capability using an approved proficiency test or an equivalent described in the NZQA rules. 

English Language requirements 

  • If English is not your first language, you must provide: 

  • New Zealand University Entrance OR 

  • Overall Academic IELTS 6.0 with no individual band score lower than 5.5 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years), OR 

Don't meet the entry requirements?

We offer a couple of different pathways into this programme. You can either: 

Fees

Domestic fees

First year
Standard
$7,456
Second year
Standard
$8,456
Third year
Standard
$8,214

International fees

First year
Standard
$26,572
Second year
Standard
$26,572
Third year
Standard
$26,572

Additional costs 

You will need to purchase some textbooks and cover any costs associated with field trips. 

Multi-year fees

The tuition fees shown above are approximate only. There may be a slight fee increase per year once Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) rules and guidelines are applied. These fees also don’t include additional costs or living costs.

Get in touch

0800 762 786
International +64 3 477 3014
Email: info@op.ac.nz
https://www.op.ac.nz/programmes/nzqa/bachelor-of-accounting