Graduate Diploma in Accounting
This programme is suitable if you want to learn how to record and process financial transactions, and prepare financial statements and cash budgets. Courses include intermediate/advanced management accounting, intermediate/advanced financial accounting, taxation in New Zealand and organisational research design.
Domestic
July
About the programme
Got a head for numbers? Get an accounting qualification.
This programme is useful for people who may be seeking a promotion within their current job or who want to broaden their skill base.
It allows you to extend your knowledge in a complementary discipline without having to undertake a full degree.
With a skillset in accounting you will be in constant demand for your ability to plan and record the financial performance of every kind of commercial venture. You could work in a diverse range of organisations, including public sector entities, national and multi-national corporations, NGO’s and self-employment options.
During this programme, you'll learn how to record and process financial transactions and prepare financial statements and cash budgets for entities in accordance with current accounting practices in New Zealand. You'll do a series of compulsory accounting courses and complete a practical industry project.
Benefit from the guidance and support of highly experienced staff whose main focus is on providing you with industry-relevant skills that you can apply directly to the real-world of finance and accounting.
Studying part-time
We know full-time study isn't always possible We also offer part-time study options - talk to us about what suits you best!
International
July
About the programme
Got a head for numbers? Get an accounting qualification.
This programme is useful for people who may be seeking a promotion within their current job or who want to broaden their skill base.
It allows you to extend your knowledge in a complementary discipline without having to undertake a full degree.
With a skillset in accounting you will be in constant demand for your ability to plan and record the financial performance of every kind of commercial venture. You could work in a diverse range of organisations, including public sector entities, national and multi-national corporations, NGO’s and self-employment options.
During this programme, you'll learn how to record and process financial transactions and prepare financial statements and cash budgets for entities in accordance with current accounting practices in New Zealand. You'll do a series of compulsory accounting courses and complete a practical industry project.
Benefit from the guidance and support of highly experienced staff whose main focus is on providing you with industry-relevant skills that you can apply directly to the real-world of finance and accounting.
Studying part-time
We know full-time study isn't always possible We also offer part-time study options - talk to us about what suits you best!
What You Study
Courses
You'll complete 120 credits of learning, of which 75 must be at Level 7.
| Compulsory courses | Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
Intermediate Financial Accounting Learn how to prepare general purpose financial reports for companies and partnerships, following New Zealand International Reporting Standards. |
6 | 15 |
|
Intermediate Management Accounting This course looks at topics including production cost estimations, operational budgeting, and other pricing and reporting processes within management accounting. |
6 | 15 |
|
Taxation in New Zealand An introduction to taxation legislation in New Zealand and tax accounting including GST and Fringe Benefit Tax for sole traders, partnerships, companies, and trusts. |
6 | 15 |
|
Advanced Financial Accounting Develop an understanding of advanced concepts within financial accounting and reporting, particularly financial instruments and foreign exchange. |
7 | 15 |
|
Advanced Management Accounting Extend your understanding of management and cost accounting approaches including value chain analysis, strategic pricing, lean manufacturing, risk analysis, financing, and performance analysis through case studies. |
7 | 15 |
|
Organisational Research Design Learn how to form and scope a proposal for an investigation; apply critical reasoning to select appropriate research approach(es), management concepts, theories and tools to conduct an investigation and comply with legal and ethical standards of research. |
7 | 15 |
|
Industry Project for Professional Accounting This provides an opportunity to balance theory with applied learning in your workplace or host organisation and tailor your studies accordingly to your interest. The project involves a workload of 200 hours, completing a written research project investigating an issue/problem that adds value to the organisation. This industry project will be useful in developing teamwork, communication, and other soft skills/capabilities and in helping establish industry connections post-graduation. |
7 | 30 |
| Total | 120 |
Further study options
Progress into higher levels of learning and enhance your employment potential with postgraduate study in Accounting. Further graduate diploma studies in Business Information Systems or Innovation and Entrepreneurship could also be of interest.
Workload
Your workload
Your programme of study will generally include lectures and seminars/tutorials. You will be expected to contribute at least 20 hours per week of your own time in self-directed study to allow for successful completion of the qualification.
You will also complete a 200-hour industry project, gaining hands-on experience and developing important industry and business connections.
Entry
Entry requirements
- An undergraduate degree or appropriate degree-equivalent practical, professional or scholarly experience.
- Have completed BX660001 Research Methodologies OR equivalent.
- You can't enrol in this major if you've already studied it at undergraduate level.
- 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
- Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS (see here for NZQA proficiency table and here for a list of recognised proficiency tests).
If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes.
Fees
Domestic fees
International fees
Tuition 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.
Student Services Fee
For most students, your tuition fee shown above includes a Student Services Fee – also known as the Student Levy. This compulsory fee covers your access to the student services we offer. This cost is tailored depending on how you're studying.
Additional costs
You will be required to purchase some textbooks during this programme and also cover any costs associated with field trips and the industry project.
Studylink
Domestic full-time students can apply for a student loan through Studylink. Some support may be available for domestic part-time students. Apply at the same time as you apply for your course (you can withdraw your application anytime).
A change for 2023 enrolments
When you apply to study with Otago Polytechnic in 2023, you will be enrolled with Te Pūkenga, the new national network of vocational and applied education in Aotearoa New Zealand. You will learn in the same way, in the same place, and with the same people. The great news is that this enables us to share skills and knowledge across a network of passionate education providers, to better help you succeed. Enrolling in programmes that start in 2023, means that you will graduate with a Te Pūkenga qualification.
Disclaimer
While every effort is made to ensure that this sheet is accurate, Otago Polytechnic reserves the right to amend, alter or withdraw any of the contained information. The fees shown in this document are indicative ONLY. Both domestic and international fees are subject to change and are dependent on the development and implementation of Government policies. Please note that additional fees may from time to time be required for external examination, NZQA fees and/or additional material fees.
