About this Course

Course Summary

Through this Higher Diploma programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the function and contexts in which accounting operates. They will get in connection with a range of techniques and practices of accounting, and find out the accepted ways of accounting. Contemporary theories and empirical evidence concerning the operation of accounting in capital markets, businesses and society will be introduced to students to enrich their understanding of the general industry.

This programme is recommended for people who have completed their GCE ‘A’ level, higher NITEC, Auston Certificate and working adults who want to upgrade themselves and gain a better understanding on how to manage a corporate environment and gain direct entry onto the top up bachelor degree

Key Course Information

Course Length   16-24 Months/ 4-6 Terms

Modules    12 Core Modules                

Study Mode    Full-Time & Part-Time

Course Delivery

Lectures, tutorials, seminars, example workshops, outside speakers, computer-based learning packages, group discussion and presentations and student centered learning

Core Modules 

12 Modules

Year 1 :

• Management Accounting
  
• Data Analysis Skills for Economics and Accountancy
  
• Mathematical Techniques for Accountants
  
• Financial Accounting
  
• Introduction to Business Economics
  

Year 2 :

• Business & Company Law
  
• Financial Accounting and Analysis
  
• Accounting Information Systems
  
• Advanced Management Accounting
  
• Taxation Fundamentals
  
• Employability Skills for Accountants
  
• Fundamentals of Financial
  
• Professional Development : 4 Modules*
  
• Business English (T1 & 2)
  
• Business Communication (T3 & 4)
  
• Business Information Systems
  
• Business and Social Entrepreneurs
  

* Full-Time students only

** The order of modules may subject to change due to availability

Entry Requirement 

Candidates aged 18 years or older are eligible to enter the Higher Diploma programme with one of the following qualifications:

• GCE ‘A’ levels
  
• Higher NITEC
  
• Auston Certificate
  

Other equivalent qualification from recognised institutions (completed 12 years of formal education)

Matured candidates with more than 2 years of relevant experience

Applicants whose first language is not English or whose previous qualification was not taught and assessed in English must provide evidence of attainment in English Language by achieving a GCE ‘O’ level C6, an IELTS 5.5 or an equivalent qualification.

Graduation and Progression

Students will be awarded with Higher Diploma in Accountancy upon completion of the programme. Graduates of the programme can then move on to pursue Bachelor’s degree programmes with one of our university partners.

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