Programmes

Diploma in Accounting and Finance
Programmes

Diploma in Accounting and Finance

  • 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:

    • 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 

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

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

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