Overview
The Bachelor of Accounting & Finance is a versatile business degree that builds rigorous analytical, technical and ethical capabilities. Students engage with accounting concepts, professional ethics, electronic banking, financial markets, and practical decision-making in uncertain environments. The program includes exposure to real workplaces.
Course Fee
K6,250 / semester
Funding
HELP & HECAS support
CPA PNG
RAG eligibility on completion
ITI can assist with applications for sponsorships, including the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) and HECAS.
Course Structure
The first year is more than just a starting point. The preparatory phase provides the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in your degree programme. Most subjects commence with an introduction, establishing the groundwork for a deeper understanding. ITI offers a variety of streams from Grade 12 to degree programmes, ensuring you have a solid grasp of business, accounting, costing, and more while becoming familiar with the basic terminology used in these fields.
The first-year programme for the degree in Accounting and Finance is a comprehensive journey that encompasses eight key subjects, each vital for your academic and professional development.
| # | Unit Code | Unit Name | Pre-requisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 151501 | Business Communication | |
| 02 | 151502 | Introduction to Business | |
| 03 | 251501 | Office Application | |
| 04 | 151532 | Accounting I |
| # | Unit Code | Unit Name | Pre-requisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | 151516 | Organisational Behaviour | |
| 06 | 151533 | Accounting II | Accounting I |
| 07 | 151534 | Taxation | |
| 08 | 151535 | Cost and Budgeting I |
Students develop a conceptual understanding of technical and theoretical knowledge and skills in the Accounting and Finance field or across a broader spectrum of work and learning. This process requires critical analysis, interpretation, and integration of diverse information. It involves unfamiliar issues addressed through a selection of options and the adaptation of processes.
The second-year programme for the degree in Accounting and Finance represents an intermediate-level journey encompassing eight key subjects. Students have begun to learn more about business and accounting.
| # | Unit Code | Unit Name | Pre-requisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 | 151539 | Computerised Accounting | |
| 10 | 151536 | Cost and Budgeting II | Cost and Budgeting I |
| 11 | 151520 | Quantitative Methods for Business | |
| 12 | 151538 | Financial Accounting |
| # | Unit Code | Unit Name | Pre-requisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 151517 | Business Law | |
| 14 | 151540 | Auditing | |
| 15 | 151541 | Corporate Tax | |
| 16 | 251507 | Professional Ethics |
Students develop a broader theoretical and/or technical knowledge base, gaining an in-depth understanding of specific areas such as financial reporting, corporate finance, and risk management, along with associated analytical skills in economic and research methods, which require analytical and diagnostic abilities.This involves the formulation or adaptation of processes to resolve issues.
| # | Unit Code | Unit Name | Pre-requisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 161500 | Contract Law | |
| 18 | 161501 | Principles of Finance | |
| 19 | 161502 | Financial Markets and Institutions | |
| 20 | 161503 | Accounting Information System |
| # | Unit Code | Unit Name | Pre-requisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 161504 | Financial Risk Management | |
| 22 | 161505 | Corporate Finance | |
| 23 | 161506 | Research Methods | |
| 24 | 161507 | Integrated Financial Reporting |
Final-year students develop broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge, gaining in-depth expertise in accounting and finance and associated critical, analytical, and innovative thinking skills. Students possess a wide range of communication skills, including sharing learning, values, skills, and ideas with others. This requires applying diverse analytical and diagnostic skills to corporate governance, portfolio management, and global finance, which involve synthesising ideas and formulating or adapting processes to resolve issues. The following 8 units are offered in the final year of Bachelor of Accounting and Finance.
| # | Unit Code | Unit Name | Pre-requisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 171501 | Corporate Governance | |
| 26 | 171502 | Personal Finance | |
| 27 | 171503 | Business Analysis for Decision-Making | |
| 28 | 171504 | Portfolio Management |
| # | Unit Code | Unit Name | Pre-requisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 171505 | International Finance | |
| 30 | 171506 | Business Economics | |
| 31 | 171507 | Management Accounting | |
| 32 | 171508 | E-Banking Management | |
| 33 | 170001 | Internship |
Program Details
Students will be placed in internships after successful completion of eight-semester subjects. They are permitted to undertake two months on-the-job training. Upon completing the training, they will submit the final project to the institute for a public viva presentation.
Graduates are well-prepared to start a business or take roles such as Accountant, Financial Analyst/Planner, Financial Controller, Auditor, and Business Analyst.
- 1. Pathway for Higher Studies
- 2. Eligible to apply for RAG Membership at CPA PNG
- 3. Student-Centred
- 4. Personal attention will be provided to the special need candidates
- 5. Internship and placement opportunities
- 6. Learn from the best lecturers who will support and inspire you.
- 7. Counselling
- 8. Mini Clinic
- 9. Career Guidance
- 10. Seminars and guest lectures from national and international experts, as well as conferences
- 11. Consultation Hours
- 12. Extracurricular activities
- 13. Friendly and approachable environment
- 14. Potentially receive advanced standing (credit) for units towards a bachelor’s degree, reducing future study costs
- 1. Library with thousands of latest versions of books in all the fields
- 2. Digital Library
- 3. The seminar rooms and labs are “State of Art” and equipped with Smart Board and other teaching and learning facilities.
- 4. Computer labs are available at weekends.
- 5. Research corners
Diploma in Business Accounting graduates (2020–2024) and related ITI awards may be considered for advanced standing where applicable.
Final exemptions/credits are subject to academic regulations and individual assessment.
