Entry Requirements |
Minimum requirementUniversity Entrance. If English is not your first language, IELTS 6.0 Academic (no lower than 6.0 in any band).
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Detailed requirements
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Duration |
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Tuition Fees |
Student feesAnnual: - Total Qualification:
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TotalAnnual: - Total Qualification:
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Student Success |
Successful course completion -
The percentage of students who successfully completed courses towards this qualification last year.
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National Graduates Outcomes3 years after completion |
Earnings -(lower quartile, median, upper quartile)
The median represents the middle value for all earnings of young graduates who completed a qualification in this subject area at this level nationally. Earnings do not relate specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at this TEO.
The upper and lower quartile values represent the one quarter point and three quarters point for earnings. Half of all graduates had earnings within this range.
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In employment -
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In further study -
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Content
Our qualification gives you the opportunity to complete the foundation level for accreditation with the globally recognised Australian professional accountancy body - CPA.
With a fully integrated practical experience element the CPA programme takes you from the foundation level to the professional level with elective courses including:
- Research
- Accounting
- Business computing
- Commercial law and business ethics
- Economics
- Marketing
- Communications
- Culture
- Sustainability
* - The online offering is available through TANZ eCampus
Credit recognition
Credit Recognition may be available for this programme. If you’ve previously completed study in this area please contact the relevant academic department for cross credit/credit transfer options. If you’ve gained related skills and knowledge through work experience, talk to our Centre for Assessment of Prior Learning about Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Programme structure
To complete this Degree you are required to complete a minimum total of 360 credits. Please browse the guide below to view the course options currently available within this qualification.
Core courses
Elective Courses
To be a full time student you need to maintain a workload of 120 credits per year. We recommend you talk with us to ensure you choose electives to benefit your future career.
Entry requirements
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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 and
- Numeracy* - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627)
Note: Students who have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (eg International Baccalaureate, Cambridge examination) should contact us for requirements.
* NZQA approved subjects: see http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/awards/university-entrance/
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Evidence of literacy, numeracy and an ability to study at the appropriate level. This can be through study, work and/or life experience. Literacy and numeracy assessments are available.
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If English is not your first language you may also be required to provide evidence of your English language skills. If you have no evidence of your English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, contact us for an assessment.
Note: If you have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements you are not required to provide evidence of English Language Skills.
OVERALL IELTS REQUIREMENTS | |||
6.0 ACADEMIC | |||
SPEAKING6.0 |
READING6.0 |
WRITING6.0 |
LISTENING6.0 |
PROGRAMME CODE: | CH3988 |
LEVEL: | 7 |
CREDITS: | 360 |
COMMENCES: | February, July |
APPLICATION DUE: |
Domestic: Received all year
International: 22 January for February start, 23 June for July start
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ANNUAL FEES: |
Domestic: $6,150 - $6,800
International: $18,770
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LOCATION: | Christchurch - Madras Street, Online* |
PART-TIME AVAILABILITY: | |
ADDITIONAL COSTS: | Advised before enrolment |
Next steps
For more information you can contact CPA Australia directly www.cpaaustralia.com.au in relation to the practical experience requirements, or contact us.
Application documents
Career opportunities
Work anywhere in the world with this qualification where on completion you will be a highly qualified, work-ready employee.
Your technical, business, personal effectiveness and leadership skills will ensure you graduate equipped for key positions in any national and international business.
Study pathways
Further your study with a graduate diploma in another area of business such as accounting, business transformation and change, event management, human resource management, innovation and entrepreneurship, operations and production management, project management, and sales and marketing.
Recommended school subjects
- English
- Mathematics
- Computing/ICT
- Economics
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