Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Big Data
(Mandarin) (E-Learning)
Programme Overview
The Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Big Data (Mandarin) (E-Learning) is an online course taught in a virtual learning environment. The medium of instruction will be Mandarin.
The programme consists of eight mandatory modules. Integrating interdisciplinary knowledge of finance, accounting, auditing, big data statistics, taxation and business law, this E-Learning course builds a systematic and practical professional learning system. It focuses on cultivating students’ data analysis capability, financial and business judgment, industry compliance awareness and risk management skills, keeping up with the digital development and standardized supervision of the modern financial and commercial industry. The programme empowers students with a solid professional foundation, practical operational ability and good lifelong learning awareness to adapt to various financial and commercial professional positions.
Programme Aims
At the end of this programme, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate solid professional knowledge of accounting, finance, auditing, taxation and business law.
- Apply big data and statistical techniques to collect, process and analyse financial and business data.
- Solve practical accounting, financial and tax problems through data-driven analytical methods.
- Possess good professional ethics, communication skills and teamwork competence for business analytical work.
Course/ Assessment Structure
The students are required to study eight (8) modules. Each module is equivalent to 15 credits for a total of 120 credits. Each credit is equal to 10 learning hours.
Core Modules
- Financial Management
- Auditing
- Accounting Information System
- Financial Big Data Foundation
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Statistical Big Data and Applications
- Taxation
- Business Law
Admission Requirement
a. Normal Entry
- Min age: 18 years PLUS
- Academic Level:
- Obtained Diploma in Accounting (Mandarin) (E-Learning) from United Seas College OR
- Obtained a relevant Diploma or equivalent qualification, which has either a GCE ‘A’ level Examination or completion of 12 years of formal education as the qualifying entry requirement, and subject to the approval of USC Academic Board.
- Min language requirement:
- Obtained at least GCE O-Level B4 in Chinese language or equivalent
b. Alternative Entry
Mature candidate of minimum age of thirty (30) with at least eight (8) years of working experience.
Delivery Requirement
The programme will be delivered through a blended e-learning approach that combines synchronous and asynchronous modes.
A total of 32 hours will be conducted through synchronous e-learning, allowing students to engage in real-time interaction with lecturers and peers via live online sessions. These sessions will focus on discussions, collaborative activities, and instructor-led guidance to support active learning.
A further 304 hours will be allocated to asynchronous e-learning, where students will access digital learning materials, recorded lectures, readings, and self-paced learning activities through the institution’s learning management system. This mode enables flexibility and independent study, allowing learners to manage their learning according to their schedules.
Assessment for the programme will amount to 32 hours and is not included in the teaching hours. Assessments may include assignments, projects, quizzes, or examinations designed to evaluate students’ achievement of the intended learning outcomes.
The teaching, learning, and assessment strategy for each module has been designed to ensure that teaching methods are appropriate for achieving the module’s learning objectives.
Assessments will be conducted via a robust online examination platform, ensuring that online examinations are systematically scheduled, performed, and evaluated with integrity.
Duration
The program may be pursued on either a full-time or part-time basis. The full-time modality spans a period of eight (8) months, with instructional sessions allocated three hours per day, five days per week, culminating in a total of 336 instructional hours. Conversely, the part-time modality extends over nine (9) months, with sessions scheduled two hours per day, five days per week, also amounting to a total of 336 instructional hours.
The minimum required enrollment is 30 students.
Maximum candidature period for a student to complete the course is 36 months.
Intake Dates
Every October
Target Students
The programme is specifically designed for individuals who have completed USC’s Diploma in Accounting courses and wish to further their education by pursuing an advanced diploma in the same specialization. It primarily caters to students seeking flexible online learning options, offering the convenience of studying from anywhere in the world. The target audience includes both residents of Singapore and learners residing in Southeast Asia and other countries, provided they meet the entry requirements for this online programme.
Fee Structure
Course Fee: SGD 7,000.00 + GST.
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