Diploma in Accounting  (E-Learning)

Aims & Learning Outcomes

The Diploma in Accounting (E-Learning)  is an online course intended to teach students in a virtual learning environment. The medium of teaching will be English.

This E-Learning course is designed to foster the acquisition of knowledge, essential skills, and the ability to engage in independent and lifelong learning in the area of Accounting. It aims to provide students with a solid foundation in accounting principles, practices, and the fundamentals of database  and equip them with the ability to integrate accounting principles with analysis techniques for informed financial decision-making. It will prepare students to adapt to evolving accounting technologies and data base application trends, stay current in a dynamic industry and to develop students’ proficiency in collecting, processing, and examining datasets.

Learning Objectives 

At the end of this programme, students will be able to: 

  • iDemonstrate a sound understanding of accounting, management principles and practices
  • iUse basic database principles and application techniques to collect, process, and analyze datasets
  • iAnalyze and solve accounting problems using data-driven approaches, such as identifying financial anomalies or trend
  • iDemonstrate professional, interpersonal communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

Course/ Assessment Structure

The students are required to study EIGHT modules. Each module is equivalent to 15 credits for a total of 120 credits. Each credit is equal to 10 learning hours.

Core Modules

  1. Principles of Management
  2. Microeconomics
  3. Statistics and Mathematics
  4. Principles of Accounting
  5. Accounting Database Principles and Application
  6. Macroeconomics
  7. Financial Accounting
  8. Cost and Management Accounting
    Admission Requirement
    1. a. Normal Entry 

    1. 1. Min age: 17 years PLUS 

    1. 2. Academic Level: 

    • Completed A-Level with 2 passes OR  
    • Completed equivalent to at least 12 years of formal education  
    1. 3. Min language requirement: 

    • Obtained at least GCE O-Level C6 in English language or equivalent OR
    • IELTS 5.5 or equivalent

    b. Alternative entry 

    Mature candidate of minimum age of thirty (30) with at least eight (8 years working experience. 

    Delivery and Assessment
    1. The course will be delivered 100% by qualified and trained educators in a virtual learning environment. Students will typically attend live-streamed online lectures/lessons. For a more hands-on learning experience, the teacher will allow students to ask questions in real-time through webcam, microphone, or live chat. The teacher and the student will have regular one-on-one engagement similar to a traditional face-to-face lesson. 

      Self-paced (asynchronous) instruction will supplement the live online classes. Students can watch previously recorded lectures at their own leisure. The instructor will typically be available via email or text chat should the students require any clarification during the learning process. In the same manner, students will communicate with one another where they can discuss the module materials and work on any assignment allocated. 

      Students learn in a variety of ways and, therefore, should be expected to engage in different learning patterns (independent learning, group work, computer based workshops, class presentation, essay writing, etc.) 

      The teaching, learning and assessment strategy of each module has been designed to ensure that  teaching methods are appropriate for achieving the learning objectives of the module. 

      Assessments will be conducted via a robust online examination platform, integrated into the LMS, to ensure that online examinations are systematically scheduled, conducted and evaluated with integrity. 

    Duration
    1. This is a FULL TIME course and will run for eight (8) months. Delivery will be for 3 hours per day for 5 days every week for a total of 336 hours. Students are expected to complete the course in 12 months.  

      Minimum class size is 30 students. 

      Maximum candidature period for a student to complete the course is 16 months. 

    Intake Dates
    1. Monthly

    Target Students
    1. The programme is designed primarily for the convenience of students who wish to pursue a Diploma in Accounting and progress on to USC’s Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Big Data. Thereafter, students may wish to continue their study at UK, Australian and American universities for another a year or two to obtain a related degree.

      The target students are both residents of Singapore and learners residing in Southeast Asia and other countries as long as they meet the entry requirements of this online course.

       

    Fee Structure
    1. Course Fee: SGD 6,000.00 

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