The aim of the Graduate Diploma in Accounting is to give people who already have a degree, or extensive business experience, an opportunity to extend their knowledge in a specialised field, without having to complete a degree. This programme is suitable for those who have an existing qualification and want to add Accounting to their skillset. It requires completion of Bachelor of Commerce second year pre-requisite papers for both financial and management accounting (compulsory). Our teaching staff have extensive business experience, combined with excellent academic backgrounds and strong links with the professions, while our programmes have a strong practical and applied focus. We know that our programmes will challenge you, but that you will feel supported by us and excited about your future once you decide to study with us. Our business staff are passionate about teaching and enjoy working with students of all ages and from different cultures. Course Content Compulsory papers ACC201 Financial Accounting ACC202 Management Accounting ACC301 Advanced Financial Reporting ACC302 Advanced Management Accounting At least 45 credits must be taken from the following list of papers ACC305 Auditing CON359 Contemporary Issues IBS360 International Business ETH360 Business Ethics MAN337Corporate Social Responsibility ACC304 Applied Research Project – Accounting Balance of credits may be taken from the following list of papers (Up to 15 credits) ACC102 Introduction to Accounting ACC103 Accounting Practices ACC104 Introduction to Budgeting & Taxation ACC105 Analysis of Financial Information ACC203 Business Finance ACC204 Accounting Information Systems ACC206 Taxation LAW110 Commercial Law LAW210 Company Law Applied Research Project - Accounting - 30 credits (by POM or AL approval only). Only one level 5 paper can be included, and the Level 5 paper must be taken before relevant Level 6 and 7 papers. Career Opportunities Students who have completed the Graduate Diploma in Accounting, will have developed skills and knowledge in that specialist business area. The programme provides the theoretical, practical and professional skills appropriate for employment or further study in the sector. Graduates will be qualified to work in a range of accounting disciplines including financial accounting, financial management, corporate accounting, taxation, auditing, and business consulting in many industries. Satisfactory Completion Every candidate for the qualification of Graduate Diploma in Accounting is required to follow to the satisfaction of the Board of Studies, a programme of study for a minimum period of one year. Each year of study comprises two 17-week semesters. The overall programme of study for every candidate requires 120 credits for successful completion of the qualification. Individual papers may have specific pre-requisites or other knowledge/skill requirements, which may be required to be satisfied by students. In order to be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Accounting, the student will have been credited with all required papers and electives as specified in the programme schedule.