Diploma in Business Administration (Accounting & Finance)

Course details

The Diploma in Business Administration (Accounting & Finance) course aims to prepare and equip students with fundamentals of business administration with specific emphasis on Accounting and Finance. It is especially for those who have an analytical mind, like to work with numbers and are detail-oriented.

Many Opportunities for Skilled Accounting & Finance Professionals

As Singapore transforms to a leading global accountancy hub for Asia Pacific by 2020, there will be many opportunities for skilled accounting professionals.

The accounting profession, broadly categorised into professional accountants working in accounting firms and corporate accountants, would be in for a very exciting time. There are notable new positions with regional responsibilities and opportunities.

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

• Understand the theoretical and practical aspects of accounting and finance in the Singapore and Asia Pacific perspective.
• Have conceptual understanding of the complex business and managerial challenges in the ever changing business environment.
• Use their financial and risk management skills to enhance capital returns in business operations.

Structure & Content

Core Units

• Academic Literacy
• Principles of Management
• Principles of Accounting
• Principles of Economics
• Introduction to Commercial Law
• Quantitative Methods
• Introduction to Information Technology
• Principles of Banking & Finance
• Investment Management - Theory and Analysis

Progression Pathway

Upon completion of the Diploma programme, graduates will be eligible for entry into the Murdoch University Bachelor of Commerce with advanced standing of up to 4 units.

Assessment Methods

Each module is assessed by a combination of class participation, written assignments (inpidual and/or group assignments), project or examinations. Assessment modes may differ according to inpidual module requirements.

Students will attend a combination of face-to-face lectures and tutorials in this programme.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should possess one (1) of the following:

• Full GCE ‘A‘ level, OR
• ITE Higher Nitec, OR
• High School Qualification equivalent to Year Twelve (12) in the case of international students, OR
• SMF Institute Certificate in Foundation Studies
• Matured candidates of age 21 and above with substantial working experience would be considered on a case-by-case basis

Applicants must also demonstrate proficiency in the English Language (EL1) or its equivalent:

• GCE ‘O‘ level with grade C6 & above, OR
• IELTS minimum band score of 5.5 - (Reading and Listening 5.5) and (Writing and Speaking 5.0) OR
• TOEFL score of at least 525 (paper-based) or 200 (computer-based) or 70 (Internet-based)
• Pass SMF Institute English Placement Test