Qualification Update

New learners

OP700109 Bachelor of Business (Accounting) is closed to new learners, but our new Bachelor of Accounting is now available.

Re-enrolling learners

If you are a current learner in OP700109 Bachelor of Business (Accounting) you will either complete the OP700109 Bachelor of Business (Accounting) or transition to the new Bachelor of Accounting.

If you are completing OP700109 Bachelor of Business (Accounting) you can check the last time each of the accounting courses will be offered. Please be assured that if you transition to new Bachelor of Accounting you will receive full credit for the courses you have completed.

About this programme

Our Bachelor of Business in Accounting will prepare you for a career in public practice, industry, government or education. You will be able to work in areas such as:

• auditing
• financial or management accounting
• taxation
• financial management
• insolvency
• consultancy. 

Watch Emma Harris, Financial Manager tell her study story.

Industry recognition

Our Bachelor of Business in Accounting is internationally recognised and accredited by:

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

CPA Australia

Learn more about the Bachelor of Business (Accounting) Chartered Accountants programmes

This degree may also give you exemptions for subjects in the UK based qualifications:

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants 

Association of Certified Chartered Accountants 

What you will learn

When you achieve this qualification you will:

• have strong interpersonal communication and influencing skills
• understand business concepts, processes and procedures relevant to public and private organisations
• be able to identify opportunities, solve problems and achieve business objectives using suitable techniques with reference to ethical frameworks
• be able to critically evaluate the international, cross-cultural, economic, social and legal environments within business functions
• be able to anticipate, adapt to and promote changes important to a business
• have an understanding of your area of specialisation. Including the ability to select and apply appropriate qualitative and quantitative techniques.

Bachelor of Business pathways

If you have NC5121 New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 6), you can fast track your study to a Bachelor of Business through our Advanced Standing Pathway programme.  

Learn more about our Bachelor of Business Advanced Standing Pathway programme 

 If you have NZ2459 New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5), either Accounting or Leadership and Management strands, you can fast track your study by applying for cross credit. 

Learn more about applying for cross credit

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