Are you organised, good with numbers and interested in a career in accounting? This one-year programme provides a firm understanding of the business environment in New Zealand and covers a range of fundamental accounting topics.
One year full-time
Part-time study is available.
2022 Semester 1: 14 February to 24 June
2022 Semester 2: 11 July to 18 November
2022 Summer School: 21 November 2022 to 27 January 2023
This programme is eligible for the Zero Fees Scheme.
This stand-alone diploma specialising in accounting can also be used as a pathway to further study, transitioning to the second year of the Bachelor of Commerce.The programme is practically oriented and is designed to give you a good understanding of the theories, practices and principles involved in business.
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Get started on your business career with a Business Diploma in Accounting from SIT.
Compulsory Papers*
ACC502 Introduction to Accounting
This paper provides students with an introduction to financial accounting statements and their associated components, ranging from small businesses to public companies.
ACC503 Accounting Practices
This paper provides students with the skills and knowledge to process business transactions and produce financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices and using business computer technology. The paper also provides a foundation for more advanced accounting papers.
ACC504 Introduction to Budgeting and Taxation
This paper provides students with an introduction to budget preparation and monitoring business performance against budgets for a business entity. The paper also enables students to apply tax rules for individuals and small businesses.
ACC505 Analysis of Financial Information
This paper provides students with an introduction to the analysis, interpretation and communication of financial information to inform decision making for a business entity and the evaluation of debtor risk.
COM540 Professional Communications
This paper aims to provide students with an introduction to the theories, principles and practical skills associated with effective intrapersonal, interpersonal, oral and written modes of communication. It will introduce students to the appreciation of cultural identities within New Zealand society in a hospitality, tourism and / or business environment.
MAN530 Principles of Management
This paper provides students with an introduction to the principles and processes of management and how they are applied to address current issues.
MAN535 Principles of Human Resource Management
This paper provides students with an overview of human resource management specific to the New Zealand Environment, within a hospitality, tourism and / or business context.
MKT571 Principles of Marketing
This paper provides students with a working knowledge of fundamental marketing concepts relevant to contemporary organisations.
* This programme is currently undergoing a review and will be updated for 2023.
Graduates of the New Zealand Diploma in Business (Accounting strand) will have the skills and knowledge to be employed in a variety of business entities in accounting roles such as:
Graduates may also be able to contribute to community groups in volunteer accounting functions.
Applicants should be a minimum of 18 years of age, have completed a minimum of 4 years secondary education, and have attained a minimum of 12 NCEA credits at Level 2 in each of four approved subjects.
Applicants under 20 years:
Applicants over 20 years:
Applicants over the age of 20 years at time of enrolment will be considered where they can demonstrate the ability to succeed in a programme. Examples of demonstration of ability to succeed are the provision of evidence of successful completion of a programme of study at level 2 or above in a related discipline and/or employment in the related sector for one or more years.
They may be admitted subject to programme regulations approved by the Head of Faculty in consultation with the Programme Manager as appropriate. Personal commitment and a belief in one’s own ability to succeed are important personal traits and will always be taken into consideration during the selection process.
Applicants, whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools is not English, are required to provide evidence of having achieved one of the following:
NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance, or
an International Baccalaureate Diploma or Cambridge A- level qualification for which the teaching and assessment was conducted in English; or
Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA), or Trinity College London Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CertTESOL); or
Successful completion of all primary education (being the equivalent of New Zealand primary school years 1 to 8) and at least three years of secondary education (being the equivalent of three years from New Zealand secondary school years 9 to 13) at schools in either New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States one of the countries listed in Rule 18.5 where the student was taught using English as the language of instruction; or
Successful completion of at least five years of secondary education (being the equivalent of New Zealand secondary school years 9 to 13) at schools in either New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States where the student was taught using English as the language of instruction; or
Successful completion of a Bachelor ‘s Degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Bachelor Honours degree, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Masters’ Degree or Doctoral Degree, the language of instruction of which must be in English and which must be from a tertiary education provider from New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom or the United States or
Successful completion of one of the following internationally recognised proficiency tests listed below to the level required of the programme of study and with all scores achieved in a single test during the two years preceding the proposed date of enrolment.
Diploma at Level 5
To satisfactorily complete the New Zealand Diploma in Business (with strands in Accounting, Administration and Technology, Leadership and Management, and Project Management) (Level 5), and be awarded this qualification the student must successfully achieve:
Please Note: Students failing to engage in study as per programme requirements may forfeit zero fees entitlement.
Graduates may progress to:
Award of this qualification with the Accounting strand may equip graduates towards achievement of the academic requirements for CAANZ’s Accounting Technicians College.