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.

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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.

SEMESTER I
#Unit CodeUnit NamePre-requisite
01151501Business Communication
02151502Introduction to Business
03251501Office Application
04151532Accounting I
SEMESTER II
#Unit CodeUnit NamePre-requisite
05151516Organisational Behaviour
06151533Accounting IIAccounting I
07151534Taxation
08151535Cost 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.

SEMESTER III
#Unit CodeUnit NamePre-requisite
09151539Computerised Accounting
10151536Cost and Budgeting IICost and Budgeting I
11151520Quantitative Methods for Business
12151538Financial Accounting
SEMESTER IV
#Unit CodeUnit NamePre-requisite
13151517Business Law
14151540Auditing
15151541Corporate Tax
16251507Professional 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.

SEMESTER V
#Unit CodeUnit NamePre-requisite
17161500Contract Law
18161501Principles of Finance
19161502Financial Markets and Institutions
20161503Accounting Information System
SEMESTER VI
#Unit CodeUnit NamePre-requisite
21161504Financial Risk Management
22161505Corporate Finance
23161506Research Methods
24161507Integrated 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.

SEMESTER VII
#Unit CodeUnit NamePre-requisite
25171501Corporate Governance
26171502Personal Finance
27171503Business Analysis for Decision-Making
28171504Portfolio Management
SEMESTER VIII
#Unit CodeUnit NamePre-requisite
29171505International Finance
30171506Business Economics
31171507Management Accounting
32171508E-Banking Management
33170001Internship

Program Details

 OJT 
On-the-Job Training (Internship)
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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.

 CAREER 
Employment Opportunities
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Graduates are well-prepared to start a business or take roles such as Accountant, Financial Analyst/Planner, Financial Controller, Auditor, and Business Analyst.

 WHY 
Why Study at ITI?
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  1. 1. Pathway for Higher Studies
  2. 2. Eligible to apply for RAG Membership at CPA PNG
  3. 3. Student-Centred
  4. 4. Personal attention will be provided to the special need candidates
  5. 5. Internship and placement opportunities
  6. 6. Learn from the best lecturers who will support and inspire you.
  7. 7. Counselling
  8. 8. Mini Clinic
  9. 9. Career Guidance
  10. 10. Seminars and guest lectures from national and international experts, as well as conferences
  11. 11. Consultation Hours
  12. 12. Extracurricular activities
  13. 13. Friendly and approachable environment
  14. 14. Potentially receive advanced standing (credit) for units towards a bachelor’s degree, reducing future study costs
 LAB 
Learning Infrastructure & Facilities
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  1. 1. Library with thousands of latest versions of books in all the fields
  2. 2. Digital Library
  3. 3. The seminar rooms and labs are “State of Art” and equipped with Smart Board and other teaching and learning facilities.
  4. 4. Computer labs are available at weekends.
  5. 5. Research corners
 PATH 
Pathways & Credit
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Diploma in Business Accounting graduates (2020–2024) and related ITI awards may be considered for advanced standing where applicable.

DBAC DACC ADACC EX - Exemption CY - Compulsory

Final exemptions/credits are subject to academic regulations and individual assessment.

EX - Exemption CY - Compulsory

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