Diploma in Accounting and Finance

The Diploma in Accounting and Finance is to give students the best possible preparation for a successful career in one of a wide range of industries. Graduates of this course will be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the basic underlying academic concepts and principles associated with the broader discipline of Accounting and Finance.

The main aim of the Diploma in Accounting and Finance is to give students the best possible preparation for a successful career in one of a wide range of industries. Graduates of the course will be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the basic underlying academic concepts and principles associated with the broader discipline of Management.

The Diploma in Accounting and Finance aims to provide students with:

• Knowledge and skills that will enable them to follow a career in all areas of accounting and a wide range of careers in business and finance

• To lay the foundation for future and continuing professional development

• To develop students’ competence and practical skills in accounting

• To provide students with the relevant knowledge and understanding of accounting and finance as it relates to the wider business context

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
 

• Demonstrate knowledge of organisations and the external environment in which they operate and how they are managed

• Analyse strategic issues related to the subjects studied

• Evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems related to the subjects studied

• Show an understanding of accounting and finance principles and practices in the context of their chosen specialisation

• Communicate the results of their study/work accurately and reliably, and with structured and coherent arguments

• Demonstrate study autonomy as well as planning, judgement and organisational skills

Entry Requirements

• Minimum Age:18

Minimum Academic Entry Requirement 

Local students shall possess one of the following:

• At least two passes in GCE ‘A’ Level

• International Baccalaureate (24 points)

• Local Polytechnic Diploma in any field

International students shall possess one of the following:

• Completion of Year 12 High School Qualification or equivalent qualification from respective home countries

• Completed International Baccalaureate (24 points)

• Equivalent Local Polytechnic Diploma in any field in respective home countries

Both local and international students MUST fulfil the minimum English language entry requirement of one of the following (except Mandarin programmes):

• Achieved grade C6 or better in English language in GCE O level

• Pass in English Language in Year 10 High School qualification or equivalent

• IELTS 5.5/TOEFL 550

• Completed LSBF Preparatory Course in English Upper Intermediate Level

Students with non-standard entry requirements (e.g. other PEI qualification, lack of equivalent Year 12 in home country, etc.) will be assessed on a case by case basis subject to approval of the Academic Board.

Full-time students attend three hours per day plus directed/independent study for a period of 8 months from Monday to Friday. (Total 36 hours of directed study; 27 hours Synchronous and 9 hours Asynchronous)

Part-time students attend three-hour lessons, two or three nights a week for a period of 12 months. (Total 30 hours of directed study; 21 hours Synchronous and 9 hours Asynchronous)