Christchurch,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Accounting in Christchurch New Zealand | Ara Institute of Canterbury
Ara Institute of Canterbury
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Christchurch New Zealand
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
26,000
(c. USD15,182.23)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Pursuing a career in accounting unlocks global opportunities. Our alumni stand out for their exceptional expertise and immediate workplace readiness.
Through hands-on, practical instruction in intimate classroom settings, you'll master diverse accounting disciplines including: accounting systems and procedures; tax law; financial operations and management; economic principles; accounting information technology; statistical methods for accounting; auditing practices; managerial accounting; financial reporting standards; and commercial legislation.
Complementing these accounting fundamentals, you'll explore essential business subjects to cultivate well-rounded professional competencies, with elective options allowing specialization in other business domains.
Your capstone experience features an immersive accounting project where you'll implement classroom knowledge in actual business scenarios. This intensive specialization project provides tangible professional experience to enhance your resume.
The program holds dual accreditation from CAANZ and CPA, fulfilling CAANZ's academic requirements for Chartered Accountant certification. Flexible study options include part-time, full-time, and evening schedules.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at level 3 and 20 credits at level 2 or higher) which must include 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved* subjects and:
Literacy* - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing,
Numeracy* - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627)
Or satisfied the criteria for entrance to a New Zealand University with an equivalent to the above from another secondary qualification.
Or successful completion of an approved qualification at Level 4 or above with a relevant pathway.
Overall IELTS 6.0 Academic - 5.5 Listening, 5.5 Reading, 5.5 Writing, 5.5 Speaking, TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) - Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)
Literacy* - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing,
Numeracy* - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627)
Or satisfied the criteria for entrance to a New Zealand University with an equivalent to the above from another secondary qualification.
Or successful completion of an approved qualification at Level 4 or above with a relevant pathway.
Overall IELTS 6.0 Academic - 5.5 Listening, 5.5 Reading, 5.5 Writing, 5.5 Speaking, TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) - Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)
Tuition
NZD
26,000