Study Options

Full-time, Part-time

Length

3 years

Level

Level 7

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Expand your career options

If you are starting your career in Accounting and you want a degree then the EIT Bachelor of Accounting is just right for you.

This programme is the first unified national programme – this means, if you begin studying with us, then move to another city or town in Aotearoa, then you’ll be able to seamlessly transition through learning and employment in a multitude of contexts to suit your changing circumstances.

There are lots of degrees and content is often quite similar, our point of difference is that we offer a practical approach together with a supportive learning environment and lots of practical hands-on experience.

Outline

Full-time students take four 15 credit courses per semester, part-time students can take one to three courses per semester and may choose to study only part of the year.

The programme distinguishes itself from many other business degrees being more practically oriented with a work-based placement.

You can expect a supportive environment with small classes and positive, experienced staff.

A further advantage is readily available one-to-one advice on course selection targeted towards your chosen career.

Subject Areas

  • Auditing
  • Taxation
  • Management and financial accounting
  • Business finance

Work Integrated Learning

The capstone of the EIT Bachelor of Accounting is the Professional Accounting Project.

Career and Study Opportunities

The Bachelor of Accounting is approved by both accounting professional bodies in New Zealand as a stepping stone to Chartered Accounting status.

Further your study with a postgraduate qualification.

“At EIT I’m enjoying discovering passions I never
knew I had. To be able to study a degree solely
focused on accounting is amazing! I want to show
people with disabilities that they can do anything
they choose. A degree is achievable no matter
what your challenge is.”

Cory Newman
Bachelor of Accounting

Dates

There are two entry dates per year:

  • February
  • July

Entry

Entry Requirements

Entry with Credit

Academic Learning Services

Academic Learning Services is here to assist you on your journey towards the successful completion of your studies at EIT. Our aim is for you to become confident, competent and independent learners.

We have dedicated advisors who can assist with your learning.

Find out more:

Hawke’s Bay Campus
Tairāwhiti Campus

Scholarships

EIT offers a variety of scholarships across various subjects and programme levels.  Some scholarships are based on your age, some are specific to the subject you want to study.  Not all scholarships are based on your academic ability and anyone wanting to study should investigate what scholarships are available to them.  

You can find a list of EIT scholarships here however there are many more scholarships offered nationally.  Information about these is on an database called “givME”. givME is accessible at EIT or at some public libraries. If you would like to come to EIT to look through the giveME database don’t hesitate to contact scholarships@eit.ac.nz or call in for a chat.