OVERVIEW
About This Programme
The Higher Diploma in Accounting & Finance has been developed by London School of Business and Finance as a qualification for students aiming for a career in one of a wide range of industries, and/or for students aiming for a Higher Education qualification in a subject allied to Accounting and Finance. One important feature of this programme is that it has been designed for students whose first language is Chinese (Mandarin), or who have proof of proficiency in the language.
Throughout the programme, students are fully supported and their development is checked frequently by progress assessments. Student performance and satisfaction is monitored to ensure that the programme meets students’ academic and personal development needs; and industry contacts ensure that the programme is relevant and suitable for the demands of a career in the industry.
Graduates of the Higher Diploma in Accounting & Finance may wish to progress further in their studies and will be equipped to join a level six (Honours degree) qualification in Accounting. Graduates wishing instead to enter employment at this stage will be suited to roles that require effective, autonomous action and the exercise of personal responsibility and decision-making skills.
CIMA and ACCA accredited degree
8 month | fulltime
fast track degree
Practical and theoretic modules
Guided career sessions
MODULES
Designed to explore beyond subject knowledge
By the end of the programme, graduates will be able to demonstrate the accounting and finance related knowledge, which will be further developed and integrated into broader business knowledge, skills and professional values and ethics.
Advanced Financial Accounting
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Advanced Management Accounting
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Finance
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Strategic Financial Management
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Audit and Assurance
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what to expect
Prepare for a Career in Accounting and Finance
Programme Aims
- 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
- The ability to present, evaluate and interpret qualitative and quantitative data
- To develop students’ competence and practical skills in accounting and finance
- To lay the foundation for future pathway and continuing professional development
- To provide students with the relevant knowledge and understanding of accounting and finance as it relates to the wider business context
- The 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
- An understanding of the limits of their knowledge, and how this influences analyses and interpretations based on that knowledge
- A range of personal and professional skills that can be used in a wide range of situations and contexts
- Support and guidance to develop as independent learners and acquire a range of transferable skills
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Higher Diploma in Accounting & Finance should be able to understand and apply, within the employment context, basic theories and concepts from the following generic management areas:
- Finance
- Accounting
- Management
- Economics
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of organisations, 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
- Apply theory to the solution of familiar and unfamiliar problems within the organisation
- Demonstrate proficiency in quantitative methods and computing techniques and know how to use these techniques and methods effectively across a range of problems
- Interpret financial data and carry out statistical and financial analysis
- demonstrate relevant accounting and finance knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and how they are managed
- demonstrate proficiency in quantitative methods and computing techniques and know how to use these techniques and methods effectively across a range of problems
- interpret financial data and carry out statistical and financial analysis
- demonstrate understanding of ethical and regulatory requirements and issues
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills of effective listening, negotiating, persuasion and presentation
- Effectively communicate information, arguments and analysis in a variety of forms to specialist and non-specialist audiences, including use of a range of media which are widely used in business such as the preparation and presentation of business reports
- Demonstrate cognitive skills of critical thinking, analysis and synthesis
- Demonstrate effective problem solving and decision making using appropriate quantitative and qualitative skills including identifying, formulating and solving business problems
- Take and demonstrate responsibility for their own learning and continuing personal and professional development
- Undertake further training, develop existing skills and acquire new competences that will enable them to assume significant responsibility within organisations
In addition, holders of the Higher Diploma in Accounting & Finance should have:
- Acquired a range of personal and professional skills that can be used in a wide range of situations and contexts
- Gained the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision-making
Skills you will acquire
$92,000+
median Singapore salary for Accounting
483,000+
Singapore job openings in Accounting
75%
of graduates report positive career outcome
programme structure
Assessment method, graduation, and awards
A: Assessment Outline
Assignment/Class test 50%
Final Exam 50%
Total: 100%
B: Assessments Profile
i. Assignment/Class test: (50%)
The assessment may take the form of an in-class test, individual or group assignment.
Students to be communicated on assignment and assessment outlines/ parameters before programme and unit commencement.
Students are tasked to submit the assignment/ class test.
ii. Final Examination (50%) 3 hours
Students to be communicated on the final exam and assessment outlines/ parameters before programme and unit commencement.
Lecturer will go through with the students and highlight the importance of relevant topics during the final revision class.
Students are required to sit for the final exam.
Graduation and awards
Students must complete and pass all required modules in this programme to receive a Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Finance (Mandarin) certification.
Students who are for any reason unable to complete the Diploma and who have successfully passed a minimum of 4 modules are eligible for an Exit Award of a Diploma in Accounting and Finance (Mandarin).
Contact hours
Mode | Lecture/Tutorial/Seminars/Workshops | Student Independent Learning |
FT | 42 hrs. (14 Lessons of 3 hrs. each) | 108 hrs. |
Students attend 3-hour lessons per day plus directed/independent study for a period of 18 months from Monday to Friday.
attendance requirements
STP holders: 90%
Non-STP holders: 75%
Exemptions
- 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.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Why choose LSBF for your education
Study Materials
Students will receive study materials after they have made full payment for their programme. Replacement of study materials is subject to additional charge.
Student Portal
Students have access to the Student Portal. It is a useful site where the course information and learning materials are available for students’ easy reference.
Accessible Faculty
Students may contact their lecturers directly via email outside the lecture hours for any academic related queries.
Recorded Lectures
We will show compassion and care to all stakeholders as we believe the journey is as important as the outcome.
ELIGIBILITY
Who can apply for this programme
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Minimum Language Entry Requirement:
Students must achieve a Pass in Mandarin Language in Year 11 Higher School qualification or equivalent.
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 Higher 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
Minimum age requirements
- Aged 18 years old and above
TUTION FEES
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