Study Diploma in Science in Accounting at University of Canterbury in New Zealand, Faculty of Science

Diploma in Science in Accounting

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

A Diploma in Science (DipSc) is a great option to learn a variety of scientific skills in a single year. This Diploma allows you to study interesting science courses, upskill in new areas, and gain professional development in your career. Study Involve: Study a wide range of Science subjects, from beginner's to advanced level. This Diploma can be studied full-time in 1 year, or part-time for up to 6 years. Can be used as a pathway to the Bachelor of Science with the ability to transfer your completed courses to that degree. Accountants assess and report on the performance of organisations, and inform decisions about pricing, costs, systems and processes, investments, organisational strategy, and management. They also check if relevant rules and laws have been followed and ensure that the information is reliable and up-to-date. At UC, you will learn about accounting, auditing, tax rules and practices, and the role accountants play in many contexts including public, private, environmental, and political. Completing specific courses within the major can make you eligible for professional membership with recognised accounting bodies such as Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), CPA Australia, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), or other international organisations - paving the way for you to become a certified or chartered accountant. Study Involve: Learn about accounting, auditing, tax rules and practices, and the role accountants play in many contexts including public, private, environmental, political, and more. Explore important issues such as business ethics and corporate social responsibility, data analytics, cryptocurrencies, and the increasing challenges of globalisation. By taking specific courses, you can qualify for provisional membership with professional bodies such as Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), CPA Australia, and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), or other international organisations, which means you can become a certified, chartered accountant. You can minor in Accounting in a large number of bachelor’s degrees to add accounting and financial knowledge to your studies.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$45,000.00 (US$ 26,843) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

UC Ilam Campus

20 Kirkwood Avenue,

Upper Riccarton,

Christchurch,

Canterbury,

8041, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$45,000.00 (US$ 26,843) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2027

Venue

UC Ilam Campus

20 Kirkwood Avenue,

Upper Riccarton,

Christchurch,

Canterbury,

8041, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

To enrol in the diploma, you will need:

University Entrance (or equivalent). UC offers transition programmes for those who need help meeting these requirements.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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