Applied Practice (Professional Accounting)
Unitec Institute of TechnologyProgram Overview
The Applied Practice (Professional Accounting) at Unitec Institute of Technology is a MPA programme in Business & Management over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Applied Practice (Professional Accounting) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across New Zealand and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 23,410 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,063 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Practice (Professional Accounting) programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research and Community-Informed Practice
- Research Question
- Accounting and Finance
- Accounting Information Systems
- Financial Reporting
- Taxation
- Strategic Management Accounting
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
For this programme, you will need the following:
1. A Bachelors degree or Level 7 Graduate Diploma in the same or similar discipline with a B- average or above
2. A minimum of 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing)
3. If English is your second language, you will need one or more of the following:
- Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance
- Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
- Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years
Dont meet the requirements? We also accept:
- Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special admission.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 23,410 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,063 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 23,410 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,063 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Unitec Institute of Technology directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Unitec Institute of Technology
Unitec Institute of Technology
Auckland, New Zealand
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University Profile- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 18 months
