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A four-year Bachelor of Accounting and Finance, recognised by DHERST, CPA PNG, CPA Australia and IPA Group.

Course fee
K13,000per year · 2027 intake
Registration
K2,000then installments
Duration
4 Years
Units
33 units
BAF

Bachelor of Accounting and Finance

A career-focused degree of 32 subjects and an internship. Build strong analytical, technical and ethical skills across accounting, finance, financial markets, e-banking and decision making. Taught by qualified lecturers, with guest lectures from industry. Graduates can become a Registered Accounting Graduate with CPA PNG and an Associate Member of CPA Australia.

  • 4 Years
  • 33 units
  • Offered at Port Moresby, Lae

Entry requirements

  • Grade 12 with GPA 2.2 or above, C or above in Language and Literature and D in General or Advance Mathematics.
  • ITI graduates with a GPA of 2.2 or above with a Diploma in Accounting and an Advanced Diploma in Accounting, provided they have passed Grade 12 with language and literature at grade C or above, and advanced or general mathematics should be at grade D or above.
  • Graduate of another recognized institution. Advanced standing: DBAC registered before 31/12/23 receives 13 unit exemptions; Diploma in Accounting receives 8 units. Please contact ITI Administration for the exemption details.

What you will study33 units

Year 1, first semester

  1. 151501Business Communication
  2. 151502Introduction to Business
  3. 251501Office Application
  4. 151532Accounting I

Year 1, second semester

  1. 151516Organizational Behaviour
  2. 151533Accounting II
  3. 151534Taxation
  4. 151535Cost and Budgeting I

Year 2, first semester

  1. 151539Computerized Accounting
  2. 151536Cost and Budgeting II
  3. 151520Quantitative Methods for Business
  4. 151538Financial Accounting

Year 2, second semester

  1. 151517Business Law
  2. 151540Auditing
  3. 151541Corporate Tax
  4. 151542Professional Ethics

Year 3, first semester

  1. 161500Contract Law
  2. 161501Principles of Finance
  3. 161502Financial Markets and Institutions
  4. 161503Accounting Information System

Year 3, second semester

  1. 161504Financial Risk Management
  2. 161505Corporate Finance
  3. 161506Research Methods
  4. 161507Integrated Financial Reporting

Year 4, first semester

  1. 171501Corporate Governance
  2. 171502Personal Finance
  3. 171503Business Analysis for Decision Making
  4. 171504Portfolio Management

Year 4, second semester

  1. 171505International Finance
  2. 171506Business Economics (Advanced)
  3. 171507Management Accounting
  4. 171508E-Banking Management
  5. 170001Internship

Recognised and accredited

DHERSTApproved by the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology.
CPA PNGRecognised like other PNG accredited degrees. Graduates can become a Registered Accounting Graduate (RAG).
CPA AustraliaAccredited. Graduates can apply for Associate Membership.
IPA Group (Australia)Graduates may apply for membership of the Institute of Public Accountants.

Internship

After passing all eight semesters, you spend two months on the job with an employer. You then hand in a final project and present it at a public viva.

Where it can take you

  • Accountant
  • Financial Analyst or Planner
  • Financial Controller
  • Auditor
  • Business Analyst
  • Starting your own business

Help with fees

ITI can help you apply for sponsorships, including the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) and HECAS.

Credit for ITI diplomas

Graduates of the Diploma in Business Accounting, Diploma in Accounting and Advanced Diploma in Accounting may get credit for some units. Final credit depends on academic rules and an individual assessment. Contact ITI Administration for details.

Why study at ITI

  • Student-centred teaching with personal attention
  • Internship and placement opportunities
  • Career guidance and counselling
  • Seminars and guest lectures from national and international experts
  • Consultation hours with your lecturers
  • Library, digital library and research corners
  • Smart Board classrooms and computer labs open at weekends
  • A friendly, welcoming campus

Ready to apply?

Entry requirements are listed above. Questions about fees, intakes or subjects? Email enquires@iti.ac.pg.

How to apply

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  2. Apply online or use a form

    Apply online in minutes, or download a paper form.

  3. Send your documents

    Submit completed forms with supporting documents to enquires@iti.ac.pg.

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