311.537 Introduction to Accounting

Learn the basics of accounting in a New Zealand business context; create and understand financial statements; and analyse business performance for small companies

181.519 Professional Communication

Study oral and written communication skills and interpersonal communication skills in the New Zealand business context.

341.571  Business Heritage, Culture and Sustainability

Develop an understanding of New Zealand’s diverse cultural and commercial history, and how its cultural heritage relates to business today.

323.510 Commercial Law

Learn the fundamentals of the legal system as it relates to business, including liability, contract law and consumer rights.

371.514 Economics

Develop an understanding of elements of economic theory and how they relate to contemporary business issues, including exchange rates, international trade, and the relationship between market economics and regulation.

351.515 Introduction to Marketing

Gain a basic understanding of the theory and practice of marketing, including market analysis, segmentation and consumer behaviour

341.576 Management

Understand and apply the factors that influence people and change management of an organisation

341.582 Managing Operations

Understand and apply the factors that influence the operational and financial management of an organisation

143.505 Business Statistical Analysis

Gain a practical understanding of data analysis, spreadsheets, and how to present this data meaningfully in the form of graphs

341.628 Applied Management

Build on the skills learnt in the Management course by proposing, developing and executing a project that meets the needs of a specific business problem.

341.629 Research Methodology

Train in the key analytical tools used in business and how they affect management decision-making. You will learn to apply research methodologies to identify and solve a practical businessrelated problem

311.646 Intermediate Financial Accounting

Gain an understanding of the regulatory and technical aspects of financial accounting, including the formation of new companies, analysis of financial reporting, and contemporary issues in accounting.

311.647 Intermediate Management Accounting

Build on the skills learnt in the Introduction to Accounting course, learning how to analyse and present management-accounting information to help an organisation make effective business decisions.

311.648 Taxation in NZ

Study the principles of accounting in the context of taxation and apply that knowledge of taxation rules to New Zealand businesses in a range of situations

311.650 Introduction to Finance

Gain a practical understanding of financial management, capital budgeting techniques, asset management and analysis of shortterm and long-term financing alternatives

311.651 Auditing and Assurance

Learn about auditing and assurance processes, audit standards and frameworks, and current issues of auditing research

323.607 The Law of Business Entities

Learn about, and demonstrate an understanding of, the legal requirements for the creation, operation and ending of different kinds of business entities.

578.605 Accounting Information Systems

Learn to design, implement and maintain accounting information systems; gain skills in spreadsheets, databases and accounting packages; and learn to create meaningful reports and flowcharts.

341.736  Industry Project (equivalent to three courses)

As part of your Graduate Diploma or in the final year of your Bachelor of Applied Management (Accounting Majors only) you will work ‘hands-on’ within a real business environment applying your learning. During this time you will complete a significant research project for your host organisation, overseen by an MIT lecturer. This experience will ensure you graduate with both a qualification and practical experience.

311.728 Advanced Financial Accounting

Gain the skills necessary to operate in New Zealand’s financial reporting environment, preparing and presenting complex financial statements in the context of accepted modern accounting practice.

311.729 Advanced Management Accounting

Build on the skills learnt in Intermediate Management Accounting, learning advanced techniques to provide and evaluate accounting information, how it affects behaviour and how it contributes to strategic decision-making.