The Bachelor of Accounting (Level 7) equips students with the technical, analytical, and professional skills required for careers in accounting, finance, taxation, auditing, and business advisory services. The programme combines academic theory with practical learning, including an industry-based accounting project for a real business.

Key Reasons to Choose This Programme

• Industry-recognised NZQA Level 7 bachelor's degree.
• Designed to meet the educational requirements for Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and CPA Australia membership pathways.
• Gain practical experience through an accounting project with a real business.
• Develop accounting, taxation, auditing, business law, economics, and financial management skills.
• Learn ethical, socially responsible, and sustainable business practices.
• Small class sizes with personalised support from experienced lecturers.
• Strong industry connections and employer engagement.
• Develop digital literacy, communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills.
• Study in Auckland, New Zealand's largest business and financial centre.
• Excellent pathway to professional accounting careers and postgraduate study.

Programme Structure

The programme consists of 360 credits completed over three years and includes core accounting, business, and elective courses.

Core Study Areas

Students study topics such as:

Accounting

• Introduction to Accounting and Taxation
• Applied Accounting
• Intermediate Financial Accounting
• Intermediate Management Accounting
• Advanced Financial Accounting
• Advanced Management Accounting

Taxation

• Taxation in Aotearoa New Zealand
• Tax legislation
• Tax compliance

Auditing

• Auditing principles
• Assurance services
• Professional ethics

Business Law

• Commercial Law
• Law of Business Entities

Economics

• Microeconomics
• Macroeconomics
• Contemporary business economics

Information Systems

• Accounting Information Systems
• Business technology
• Digital accounting tools

Finance and Business

• Financial analysis
• Budgeting and planning
• Business strategy
• Corporate governance

Research and Industry Project

Students complete an industry-based accounting project for a real organisation, enabling them to apply their knowledge to practical business challenges.

Subjects / Topics Covered

Students develop expertise in:

• Financial Accounting
• Management Accounting
• Taxation
• Auditing
• Commercial Law
• Economics
• Accounting Information Systems
• Financial Reporting
• Budgeting
• Corporate Governance
• Business Communication
• Ethics
• Professional Practice
• Critical Thinking
• Data Analysis
• Digital Accounting Technologies
• Research Methods
• Industry Project Management.

Disciplines / Specialisations Offered

The Bachelor of Accounting focuses on:

• Financial Accounting
• Management Accounting
• Taxation
• Auditing
• Accounting Information Systems
• Business Law
• Economics
• Professional Accounting Practice

Programme Highlights

• NZQA Level 7 bachelor's degree
• 360-credit qualification
• Three-year full-time programme
• Industry-based accounting project
• Meets academic requirements for CA ANZ and CPA Australia pathways
• Small class sizes with personalised support
• Experienced accounting lecturers
• Strong employer and industry links
• Practical use of accounting software and digital tools
• Focus on ethics, sustainability, and professional practice
• Internationally recognised qualification
• Excellent pathway to postgraduate study and professional certification.

Career Outcomes

Graduates may pursue careers including:

• Accountant
• Assistant Accountant
• Financial Accountant
• Management Accountant
• Tax Accountant
• Auditor
• Accounts Officer
• Financial Analyst
• Payroll Manager
• Business Analyst
• Budget Analyst
• Finance Administrator
• Internal Auditor
• Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist
• Accounting Consultant

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

• The programme includes a real-world accounting project with an external organisation.
• It is designed to meet the academic requirements for professional accounting bodies including CA ANZ and CPA Australia.
• International students must attend on-campus classes; fully online study is not available.
• Programme fees are indicative and exclude the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF).
• Programme delivery is subject to minimum enrolment numbers and academic approval.

Visa Requirements

International students enrolling in the Bachelor of Accounting generally require a New Zealand Fee Paying Student Visa.

Applicants typically need:

• An Offer of Place from MIT.
• Proof of tuition fee payment or approved payment arrangements.
• Evidence of sufficient funds to cover tuition and living expenses.
• A valid passport.
• Proof of English language proficiency.
• Medical examination and chest X-ray (if required).
• Police clearance certificate (where applicable).
• Approved health and travel insurance.
• Compliance with all Immigration New Zealand student visa requirements.