Diploma in Accounting

(Mandarin) (E-Learning)

Aims & Learning Outcomes

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

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.

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 trends
  • iDemonstrate professional, interpersonal communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

Course 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

  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
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    Admission and Graduation Requirement

    1. Admission Requirement

    2. 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 B4 in Chinese language or equivalent

    b. Alternative entry 

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

    Graduation Requirement

    To earn the academic certificate, students must successfully complete the course by achieving at least a passing grade in all assessments for each required and assigned module.

    Admission and Graduation 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 B4 in Chinese language 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 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, which are 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 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, ensuring that online examinations are systematically scheduled, performed, and evaluated with integrity.

    Duration

    1. 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 enrolment is 30 students.

    Intake Dates

    1. Full Time: Monthly

    2. Part Time: October

    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 (to be offered TBA). 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.

    Fee Structure

    1. Course Fee: SGD 6,000.00 

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