Bachelor of Applied Management (Accounting - CA Pathway) in Christchurch New Zealand | Ara Institute of Canterbury

Ara Institute of Canterbury | Christchurch New Zealand
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD 26,000
(c. USD15,070.3)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

Transform into more than just a financial analyst and make a meaningful impact in the business world.
During your initial year, you'll build foundational expertise in essential business areas such as accounting, corporate communication, commercial legislation, business traditions, cultural awareness and sustainability, market strategies, information technology, leadership, and practical research methods.
Your second and third years will concentrate on accounting specialization, equipping you for professional accounting roles. Key curriculum components include:
Intermediate Financial Accounting - explores regulatory frameworks, technical accounting principles, external reporting standards, and assessment methodologies.
Intermediate Management Accounting - focuses on systems and data needed for strategic planning, operational control, and informed decision-making.
New Zealand Taxation - implements understanding of tax regulations and compliance requirements.
Advanced Financial Accounting - develops skills for preparing financial reports in accordance with standard accounting practices.
Advanced Management Accounting - investigates how to gather and analyze financial data to support organizational performance.
Industry Placement Program - this practical component involves 400+ hours working in an actual business setting, applying your knowledge while completing a substantial research initiative for your host company. Flexible part-time options available for up to a decade.


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 New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) Ara Business and ICT Pathway or equivalent

Due to Covid-19 disruption, if you studied and achieved NCEA Level 3 during 2020, you only need 12 credits per Level 3 subject (i.e. total of 36 credits). Literacy and Numeracy requirements remain the same

If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency.

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

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