This is a 4 years degree programme with 8 semesters and a total of 480 credits. Each semester consists of 60 credits to complete. 1 credit is equal to 10 hours of learning (guided, in class and independent combined), therefore a 10-credit module requires on average 100 hours of learning from the student. The programme consists of common 1st year modules, core (required) and elective modules. Some modules may have prerequisites (i.e. may require the student to pass another module or set of modules first). Some modules may be co-requisite (i.e. such modules are required to be taken together).
Admissions Criteria
- SGCSE/equivalent with minimum Credit (C) in 5 subjects including English and Mathematics.
- Applicants in possession of a Diploma or Higher Diploma in related field may be given exemptions based on the credit point equivalency.
Graduates of this programme can
- Manage assets
- Manage businesses
- Compile budget
- Control expenses
- Handle Tax matters
- Manage purchases and sales
- Auditing or assist in auditing
- Prepare financial statements
- Prepare management accounts
- Management investment portfolios
- Ensure all legal requirements are met
- Handle money, cheques and other payments
- Keep record of company income, expenditure, assets and liabilities
Career Prospects
- Accountant
- Accounts clerk
- Administrator
- Financial consultant
- Financial planner
- Financial secretary
- Company secretary
- Compliance officer
- Economist
- Asset manager
- Auditor
- Banker
- Bookkeeper
- Business manager
- Foreign exchange officer
- Insurance consultant
- Internal auditor
- Tax consultant
- Teacher/Lecturer
- Teller
- Property valuer
- Financial manager
- Supply chain manager
- Office administrator
- Property manager
- Investment manager
- Management accountant
Skills Developed
- Computer skills
- Attention to detail
- Interest in banking systems
- Research
- Analytical
- Critical thinking
- Entrepreneurial
- Problem-solving
