Diploma in Accounting

Semester 1

In this semester, students will be equipped with basic IT skills as well as Design Thinking skills with Digital Innovation.Throughout the duration of the study, students will be exposed to various terminologies and basic concepts related to business managerial skills. These skills are imperative for a smooth transition into the following semester.

Modules

• Digital Thinking and Innovation
• Academic Research Skills
• Managing Business
• Practical IT Skills

Semester 2

The modules Professional Communications and Quantitative Methods are offered in this semester; to help further develop students’ knowledge and skills significantly with emphasis on aspects that are core to the study of accounting. Students are also exposed to information system in accounting where students will practice AIS applications for strategy and operational decision making.

Modules

• Financial Accounting 1
• Accounting Information System
• Professional Communications
• Quantitative Methods

Semester 3

This semester moves students from the basic accounting concepts and procedures to more advanced topics in financial accounting. There are also modules in related subjects such as Economics, Marketing and Statistical Methods which will expand the knowledge and efficiency in solving problems and make decisions in different areas of business.

Modules

• Financial Accounting 2
• Statistical Methods
• Business Economics
• Integrity and Anti-corruption
• Marketing

Semester 4

The modules in this semester are aimed to expose students to the latest financial accounting and cost accounting concepts, techniques, trends; and issues in financial accounting and reporting. These modules are targeted to enhance the application skills of students in a higher level of accounting related areas. Students are also exposed to Financial Systems and Fintech and Fundamentals to Entrepreneurship.

Modules

• Fundamental of Entrepreneurship
• Business Law
• Financial Systems and FinTech
• Financial Accounting 3
• Cost Accounting

Semester 5

The final semester allows students to progress into more advanced areas of Accounting and Taxation. Graduates experience a balance of accounting theory and practical applications with integrated computer technologies and are expected to be able to demonstrate cognitive and intellectual skills with techniques in business management, information technology, finance and accounting. Students will also be exposed to an understanding of Auditing concept; associated with elements such as the usage Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Robo Auditing.

Modules

• Financial Accounting 4
• Basic Taxation
• Principles of Banking and Finance
• Introduction to ERP System in Accounting
• Principles of Audit and Technologies

Further Studies

Upon successful completion of this programme with CGPA of 2.5 & above and fulfilment of requirements for credit transfer, you will be eligible to progress into Level 2 of the following degree programmes offered at APU.

• Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (Honours)
• Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (Honours) with a specialism in:
• Forensic Accounting
• Forex and Investments
• Accounting Technology
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Management with a specialism in:
• E-Business
• Digital Leadership
• Business Analytics
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International Business Management
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Marketing Management
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Marketing Management with a specialism in Digital Marketing
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Human Resource Management
• Bachelor in Banking and Finance (Hons)
• Bachelor in Banking and Finance (Hons) with a specialism in:
• Investment Analytics
• Financial Technology