Bachelor of Accounting
Accounting
A course by
SIT
A practical, three-year degree that equips graduates with the knowledge and technical skills to work in accounting roles across a range of business settings, with a focus on ethical, socially responsible, and sustainable practice. Delivered in HyFlex and on-campus modes.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 3 years
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Apply accounting knowledge and skills
Graduates will be able to apply knowledge, technical and professional skills in accounting in a variety of business settings, adhering to ethical, socially responsible, and sustainable practices.
Operate in accounting roles
Graduates can work in accounting-related roles across industries and organisations at both operational and strategic levels.
Employment readiness
Graduates may pursue professional roles including financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, taxation, treasury, banking and finance, risk management, and business consultancy in both private and public sectors.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Accounting at Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) is a three-year, full-time programme (part-time study is also available) designed to prepare students with the knowledge, technical, and professional skills for a range of accounting roles in various industries. The programme emphasizes ethical, socially responsible, and sustainable application of accounting knowledge and is aligned with Ngā Kaupapa o te Tiriti o Waitangi. Graduates can operate in accounting-related roles at both operational and strategic levels, and the qualification is fully accredited by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and CPA Australia. The programme offers flexible HyFlex learning, with some compulsory in-person assessments for certain courses.
Course Content
- Level 5 compulsory courses:
- ACCY5101 Introduction to Accounting and Taxation
- ACCY5102 Applied Accounting
- ACCY5103 Analysis of Financial Information
- ACCY5104 Budgeting for Planning and Control
- ACCY5105 Commercial Law
- ACCY5106 Economics
- BSNS5001 Organisations in an Aotearoa New Zealand Context
- BSNS5002 Business Environments
- BSNS5003 Business Functions
- BSNS5004 Change and Innovation
- Level 6 compulsory courses:
- ACCY6101 Intermediate Management Accounting
- ACCY6102 Intermediate Financial Accounting
- ACCY6103 Taxation in Aotearoa New Zealand
- ACCY6104 Introduction to Finance
- ACCY6105 Data Analytics
- ACCY6106 Law of Business Entities
- ACCY6107 Research Methods
- ACCY6108 Accounting Information Systems
- Level 7 compulsory courses:
- ACCY7101 Advanced Management Accounting
- ACCY7102 Advanced Financial Accounting
- ACCY7103 Auditing and Assurance
- ACCY7104 Professional Accounting Project
- One elective course (any level).
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 3 including 14 credits in each of three approved subjects, plus literacy (10 credits at Level 2 or above, 5 reading, 5 writing) and numeracy (10 credits at Level 1 or above).
Equivalent university entrance qualification, or successful completion of an approved Level 4 or above qualification.
Special admission may be granted to applicants aged 20+ who do not meet formal requirements but can demonstrate preparedness.
All applicants must provide evidence of required language literacy proficiency.
International: IELTS 6.0 (academic) with no band below 5.5, or equivalent.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Accounting
Finance
Business
Future employment opportunities might be
Financial accountant
Management accountant
Auditor
Taxation specialist
Treasury analyst
Banking and finance professional
Risk manager
Business consultant
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