Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | Graduate Diploma in Accounting | |||
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Qualification Type | Graduate Diploma | |||
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Level | 7 | |||
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Credits | 120 | |||
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
The concept of the graduate diploma is to give people who already have a degree or extensive business experience an opportunity to extend their knowledge into another specialised field without having to complete another degree.
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Graduate profile |
Graduates of a Graduate Diploma will be able to: Demonstrate and apply core business competences such as - but not limited to - critical thinking, decision making, negotiation, presentation, problem solving, managing self and others. Research, assess and critically evaluate business information relevant to their selected business areas and business environment and communicate this information in both written and oral form. Evaluate and adopt different approaches to decision making as required by the environment. Practise business in a legal, sustainable, ethical and culturally appropriate manner. In addition to the skills listed for the Graduate Diplomas, graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Accounting will have the ability to: Demonstrate a technical, analytical and conceptual understanding of the role of accounting in the business environment. Process and evaluate a full set of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices in New Zealand.
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Education pathways |
Further study at postgraduate level.
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Entry Requirements |
Applicants must have: An undergraduate degree in any discipline from an accredited New Zealand tertiary institution; OR An undergraduate degree from an overseas tertiary institution, deemed by NZQA to be equivalent; OR Equivalent practical, professional or educational experience All applicants must have a level of English sufficient to be able to study at this level. Those students whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate an IELTS Academic Score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5, issued within the last two years or the equivalent. In exceptional circumstances, an applicant who does not meet the academic entry requirements may be granted entry. They must supply evidence (eg. of relevant skills, education or work experience) to satisfy the Head of Department (or delegate) of their ability to successfully complete the Programme. It is strongly recommended that students are able to competently utilise digital applications and technologies, and have access to same.
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Education Organisation | Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology | |||
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Developed By | Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology | |||
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |||
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Number | 3875 | |||
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Status | Current | |||
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Created | 2018-08-13 11:45:19.0 | |||
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Last Reviewed | 2018-09-04 11:38:51.0 | |||
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Next Review | 2027-07-31 00:00:00.0 | |||
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Content |
Introductory accounting, management accounting, financial accounting, financial reporting, advanced management accounting, advanced accounting project
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