• Duration: 3 years
• Work Based Experience: 26 Weeks
• Validation Status: Full Validation by Seychelles Qualifications Authority as of May 2021
• National Qualifications Framework Level: 5

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

The Diploma in Human Resource Management Programme of study is of three years duration and is offered on a full-time basis.  The Programme of study is aimed at applicants seeking to take on human resource management responsibilities as part of their duties within a business or organisation.  In addition, this qualification would be suitable for candidates who wish to acquire broad skills and in-depth knowledge related to effective management of human as a resource.  Learners will be attached to the Human Resource Departments of various work organisations during the course of the programme of study.  Work Based Experience is an integral component of the programme of study and learners’ performance will be assessed.

VISION OF THE PROGRAMME

To provide a gateway to opportunities for those wishing to acquire NQF Level 5 qualification in the field of Human Resource Management.

MISSION OF THE PROGRAMME

To teach learners all fundamentals of human resource management; and provide them with required knowledge, skills and expertise to effectively take up roles within the human resource management sector.

Learners who have successfully completed three years with a total average Mark of 55% and above will obtain a Diploma in Human Resource Management.

Learners can exit as follows:

After successful completion of Year 2 (including WBE for both years) with an Advanced Certificate in Human Resource Management.

• Programme Content:

  YEAR 1 COURSES – NQF Level 3

  • Business Communication Level 1
  • Introduction to Human Resource Management
  • Information Technology
  • Basic Psychology
  • Basic Sociology
  • Administrative Skills
  • Customer Service
  • Basic Principles of Management
  • Business Accounting
  • Business French Level 1
  • Computerized Statistics

  YEAR 2 COURSES - NQF Level 4

  • Business Communication Level 2
  • Human Resource Information System
  • Human resource Planning and Acquisition
  • Performance Management and Appraisal
  • Counselling
  • Business French Level 2
  • Business Studies
  • Payroll System and Administration
  • Human Resource Development

  YEAR 3 COURSES – NQF Level 5

  • Business Communication Level 3
  • Strategic Human Resource Management
  • Employment Law
  • International Human Resource Management
  • Employee Engagement
  • Managing Equal Opportunity and Diversity

  Pathway

  

• Duration: 3 years
• Work Based Experience: 24 Weeks
• Validation Status: Full Accreditation by Seychelles Qualifications Authority as of November 2023
• National Qualifications Framework Level: 5

The Diploma in Business Management and Administration Programme of study is of three years duration and is offered on a full-time basis.  The Programme of study is aimed at applicants seeking to take on business management and administration responsibilities as part of their duties within a business or organisation.  In addition, this qualification would be suitable for candidates who wish to acquire broad skills and in-depth knowledge related to effective management and administration of a business.  Learners will be attached to various work organisations during the course of the programme of study.  Work Based Experience is an integral component of the programme of study and learners’ performance will be assessed.

VISION OF THE PROGRAMME

To provide a gateway to opportunities for those wishing to acquire NQF Level 5 qualification in the field of Business Management & Administration.

MISSION OF THE PROGRAMME

To teach learners about all aspects of business, and provide them with the skills and knowledge needed to ensure managerial and administrative efficiency in business, and the competence to operate successfully in the modern business world.

Learners who have successfully completed three years with a total average Mark of 55% and above will obtain a Diploma in Business Management and Administration.

Learners can exit as follows:

After successful completion of Year 1 (including WBE) with a Certificate in Business Administration.

After successful completion of Year 2 (including WBE for both years) with an Advanced Certificate in Business Management and Administration.

• Programme Content:

  YEAR 1 COURSES – NQF Level 3

  • Bookkeeping & Accounts
  • Business Communication Level 1
  • Business French Level 1
  • Customer Service
  • Information Technology
  • Principles of Management
  • Office Organisation and Control
  • Computerised Statistics
  • Word Processing 1
  • Business Etiquette

  YEAR 2 COURSES - NQF Level 4

  • Basic Budgeting for Business
  • Business Communication Level 2
  • Business French Level 2
  • Introduction to Marketing
  • Operations Management
  • Entrepreneurship I
  • Managing People
  • Information Technology Level 2
  • Word Processing Level 2

  YEAR 3 COURSES – NQF Level 5

  • Work Skills and Research
  • Digital Marketing
  • Strategic Management
  • Taxation
  • Elective 1 - one choice between EITHER Public Relations OR International Business
  • Elective 2 - one choice between EITHER Entrepreneurship II OR Legal Aspects of Business

  Pathway

  

• Duration: 3 years
• Work Based Experience: 24 Weeks
• Validation Status: Full Accreditation by Seychelles Qualifications Authority as of November 2023
• National Qualifications Framework Level: 5

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

The Diploma in Accounting and Finance is a three-year programme and offered on a full-time basis. This programme is aimed at applicants who wish to pursue a career in the field of accounting and finance. The programme prepares graduates with the knowledge, skills, and competencies to start a career in the field of accounting and finance. It offers theorical and practical aspects of accounting and finance. The work-based experience is an integral component of the programme where learners will be attached to various organisations.

VISION OF THE PROGRAMME

To be recognised by its stakeholders as a premium brand of choice in providing quality professional accounting and finance education.

MISSION OF THE PROGRAMME

Our mission is to provide a learner-centred environment that promotes academic excellence, professional and personal growth, ethical and professional conduct. The programme’s curriculum and activities develop outstanding graduates who demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to enter the accounting profession, progress with their studies and to meet future career challenges.

Learners who have successfully completed three years with a total average Mark of 55% and above will obtain a Diploma in Accounting and Finance.

Learners can exit as follows:

After successful completion of Year 1 (including WBE) with a Certificate in Accounting.
After successful completion of Year 2 (including WBE for both years) with an Advanced Certificate in Accounting.

• Programme Content:

  YEAR 1 COURSES – NQF Level 3

  • Basic Administrative Skills 
  • Business French 
  • Principles of Management 
  • Business Statistics 
  • Introduction to Bookkeeping 
  • Computerised Accounting 
  • Customer Service 
  • Business Communication 
  • Business Environment 
  • Bookkeeping Controls 
  • Principles of Costing 

  YEAR 2 COURSES - NQF Level 4

  • Business Awareness 
  • Business Mathematics 
  • Financial Accounting 
  • Procurement 
  • Management Accounting Techniques 
  • Tax Processes for Businesses 
  • Audit and Assurance 1 
  • Principles of Economics 
  • Advanced Spreadsheet Techniques 

  YEAR 3 COURSES – NQF Level 5

  • Accounting Systems and Control / Compliance
  • Applied Management Accounting 
  • Audit and Assurance 2 
  • Financial Management 
  • Financial Statements 
  • Taxation 
  • Trade and commerce 
  • Work Skills and Research 

  Pathway

  

• Part Time

• Duration: 18 months (spread over 3 semesters)
• National Qualifications Framework Level: Level 3

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

To empower learners to cope with the different challenges of the work field through acquisition of skills and competencies that will help boost their confidence and ensure delivery of quality work.

Course content is delivered through the medium of English and French Language

*Practical Work Portfolio Evidence collection is ongoing during all 3 semesters.

Classes will be held one day per week on Thursdays from 0800 am to 0400 pm.

Duration: 18 months (3 Semesters)
Semester 1: February – August
Semester 2: August - December
Semester 3: February – August

Modules

• Programme Content:

  Semester 1

  • Academic Skills
  • Business Communication
  • Office Procedures
  • Word Processing Techniques

  Semester 2

  • Business Statistics
  • Bookkeeping & Accounts
  • Information Technology

  Semester 3

  • Customer Service
  • Business French
  • Management

• Full Time

• Duration: 1 year
• Work Based Experience: 12 weeks
• Validation Status: Full Validation by Seychelles Qualifications Authority as of May 2021.
• National Qualifications Framework Level: 3

The principal aim of the programme is to teach learnerss about all aspects of office skills, and provide them with the skills and knowledge needed to ensure administrative efficiency in business, and the competence to operate successfully in the modern business world.

Learners who have successfully completed the year will obtain a Certificate in Administrative Skills.

• Courses:

  Courses

  • Basic English for Administrative skills
  • Basic French for Administrative skills
  • Customer Care
  • Basic Word Processing Skills
  • Information Technology
  • Office Skills
  • Basic Office Mathematics

  Pathway

  

• Part Time

• Duration: 1 year

AAT is the UK’s leading professional body offering skills-based accountancy and finance qualifications. These qualifications are practical, internationally recognized, and can open doors in any industry across the world.

AAT is open to everyone and offers an excellent route into chartered accountancy. If you choose to further your studies with one of the leading chartered professional bodies, such as ACCA, CIPFA or CIMA, your AAT qualification will give you generous exemptions. SBSA, as the only approved AAT Centre in Seychelles, offers you all levels of AAT qualifications. SBSA is also an approved exam centre and offers opportunities for external candidates to sit their AAT exams.

Which AAT Qualification does SBSA offer?

1. Accounting Qualifications

Jobs in accounting are extremely diverse and deliver exciting career opportunities, and studying for an AAT accounting qualification will ensure you have the skills and experience that employers need. Some of our accounting qualifications offer a route to becoming an AAT professional member and are a stepping stone toward university, chartered accountancy, or being your own boss.

We offer three accounting qualifications, each of which takes 12 months to complete. Learners can start with any qualification depending on their existing skills and experience. If they already have some accounting experience, they should find out which qualification is right for them.

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What it covers

This qualification delivers a solid foundation in finance administration and core accounting skills, including double-entry bookkeeping, basic costing and an understanding of purchase, sales and general ledgers.

Learners will also learn about accountancy related business and personal skills and be introduced to the four key themes embedded in the qualification: ethics, technology, communications and sustainability.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Bookkeeping
• Principles of Bookkeeping Controls
• Principles of Costing
• The Business Environment

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What it covers

This qualification covers a range of essential and higher-level accounting techniques and disciplines. Learners will learn and develop skills needed for a range of financial processes, including maintaining cost accounting records, advanced bookkeeping and the preparation of financial reports and returns.

Syllabus

Business Awareness

Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial statements

Management Accounting Techniques

Tax processes for Businesses

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What it covers

This qualification covers complex accounting and finance topics and tasks leading to learners becoming confident with a wide range of financial management skills and applications. Learners will gain competencies in drafting financial statements for limited companies, recommending accounting systems strategies, and constructing and presenting complex management accounting reports.

Syllabus

• Applied Management Accounting
• Drafting and Interpreting Financial statements
• Internal Accounting Systems and Controls
• Audit and Assurance
• Cash and Financial management

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2. Bookkeeping Qualifications

AAT bookkeeping qualifications provide training for a huge range of bookkeeping roles and are recognized by employers worldwide. They can prepare learners to become an AAT bookkeeping member and also open up the opportunity to be your own boss. We offer two short bookkeeping qualifications, which take up to 6 months to complete.

Learners can start with any qualification depending on their existing skills and experience.

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Gain the skills and essential knowledge needed for completing the manual bookkeeping activities that underpin all accountancy and finance roles

What it covers

Learners studying this qualification will develop practical accountancy skills in the double-entry bookkeeping system and in using associated documents and processes while gaining an understanding that digital accounting systems are automating some of the stages in the process.

Learners will cover transactions for accuracy, make entries in appropriate books and ledgers, and calculate sales invoices and credit notes.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Bookkeeping
• Principles of Bookkeeping controls

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Learn enhanced skills and expertise in bookkeeping activities, critical for the smooth and efficient running of all finance departments.

What it covers

This qualification will develop complex skills and knowledge necessary to work in a bookkeeping role or to progress to higher level accountancy roles or study. Learners completing this qualification will become competent in financial processes including accounting principles and concepts, advanced bookkeeping, and preparing financial statements. They will also be introduced to business issues regarding payroll and value-added tax (VAT), including an understanding of the documents and reports produced on payroll software, and timescales for submissions and payments.

Syllabus

• Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements
• Tax Processes for Businesses

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