Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Finance Major

    Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Finance Major

    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    NZD 19,988 / Year
    Next IntakeJuly 13, 2026
    Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Finance Major

    About

    Plant the seeds for a rewarding future with a degree that puts you at the heart of where successful businesses succeed and grow – with the finance and accounting skills to navigate the changing world of business here in New Zealand or overseas.

    Cultivate your expertise and potential by learning how firms design, develop then apply financial systems and models to nurture value. This accounting and finance major from Lincoln University prepares you for employment almost anywhere in the world, with the knowledge and real world experience that meets the requirements of professional accounting and finance bodies.

    How you’ll grow

    • Through relevant, real world-based course content that feeds your career prospects.
    • A programme that combines academic learning with practical skills to develop your accounting and finance expertise.
    • A recognised and respected qualification that meets all the requirements of Australasia’s professional accounting bodies including Certified Practising Accountants Australia (CPA), Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
    • A recognised CFA Institute University Affiliation Program that provides you with a pathway to obtain the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) designation to become investment and financial professionals.
    • A degree that leads accounting and finance firms to approach Lincoln University asking for introductions to graduates.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    University Entrance through NCEA or an approved, equivalent qualification.

    If you have an overseas qualification, you can find out more about entry requirements here.

    If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about English language requirements.

    Recommended preparation
    • Accounting (highly recommended)
    • Computing
    • Business Studies
    • Economics
    • English (highly recommended)
    • Māori Studies
    • Maths / Statistics

    English Program Requirements

    English Language

    LU EL 65%

    IELTS (Academic) Now accepting One Skill Retake

    6.0 overall, with no individual component less than 5.5

    TOEFL iBT

    Overall score of 60 (with at least 18 in Writing)

    Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) and First (FCE)

    Overall score of 169, with no individual component less than 162

    Pearson Test of English (Academic)

    50 overall score - with no communicative skill less than 42

    NZ Certificates in English Language (NZCEL)

    Level 4 (Academic Endorsement) Duolingo English Test Minimum Score 105 (no score below 95)

    Career

    You will be strongly positioned for a career in Professional Accounting, Banking and Rural Banking, Rural Accounting, Financial Consulting, Stock Broking, Investment Analysis, Auditing, Business Advisory, Insurance and Financial Control.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    19,988 / year
    Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Finance Major
    Lincoln University Canterbury
    Lincoln University Canterbury
    New Zealand

    New Zealand, Christchurch

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