Dunedin,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Accounting in Christchurch New Zealand | Otago Polytechnic
Otago Polytechnic
|
Christchurch New Zealand
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
25,000
(c. USD14,580)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Recognized by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and CPA Australia, this program serves as the foundational gateway to launching your accounting career. Job prospects for accountants are currently favorable, with growing significance placed on accounting services across industries. Both private enterprises and government agencies are demonstrating sustained demand for qualified accounting professionals - a trend expected to strengthen further.This academic journey integrates practical case analyses, hands-on assignments, and real-world industry projects, all designed to develop the technical expertise and professional capabilities valued by employers. With strong industry partnerships and experiential learning at its foundation, this program prepares you for immediate workplace success.Upon completing your studies, you'll be ideally positioned to fulfill the professional criteria for full Chartered Accountant (CA) or Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) status with CAANZ, or to attain CPA Australia membership.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification 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. 
Tuition
NZD
25,000