ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING (LEVEL 5) (Full Time)

Awarded by DIMENSIONS International College

Overview

The Advanced Diploma in Finance and Accounting (Level 5) is designed to enable learners to explore and demonstrate understanding in respect of the accounting and financial management underpinning the sophisticated business operation of enterprises.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded the Advanced Diploma in Finance and Accounting (Level 5) by DIMENSIONS International College and could further study for professional qualification or degree programme subject to the respective Institutions’/ Universities’ entry requirements at the point of application.

Objective

To provide students with an understanding of the complexity of the business world and equip them with skills and abilities in the finance and accounting division to successfully assist in the management of an organisation.
To develop the knowledge necessary for positions within a business environment.
To create awareness in the growing trends of the business industries targeting areas of finance, accounts, economics and strategic management.
To develop students’ theoretical understanding of business and culture in support of students’ academic development into a higher qualification.

Designed for

Diploma graduates who intend to further their knowledge and skills in the business sector and subsequently progress into a Degree programme.
Working adults with similar work experience who are looking for an upgrade.

Course Structure

Advanced Diploma in Finance and Accounting (Level 5) (Full Time) consists of 8 modules.

Course Outline

Outline for Financial System and Auditing
Outline for Corporate Finance
Outline for Human Resource Management
Outline for Legal Aspects in Business
Outline for Enterprise Operations
Outline for Intermediate Management Accounting
Outline for International Economics and Globalisation
Outline for Strategic Management

Scope of Study

Theories and practical lesson on Finance and Accounting

Delivery Mode

Classroom lectures, tutorials, group discussion, project, presentation, desktop research, etc

Commencement Date/Intakes

To check the dates of Programme Intake for 2019, please click here.
DIMENSIONS reserves the right to change the intakes at any time without prior notice.

Course Fees

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1.	Application Fee (Non – refundable)	:S$	500.00
2.	Tuition Fee	:S$	7,800.00
3.	Administrative Fee	:S$	560.00
4.	Examination Fee	:S$	300.00
5.	Course Material	:S$	500.00
6.	Medical Check-Up Fee	:S$	60.00
7.	International Student Management Fee	:S$	500.00
8.	ICA Processing and Student’s Pass Fee	:S$	120.00
	7% GST	:S$	723.80
	Total	:S$	11,063.80

Please click here for more information on the fees which are likely to be incurred during the students’ course of study. Students are expected to pay for the stipulated fee(s) incurred, if necessary.

Note 1:	All miscellaneous fees are inclusive of 7% GST.
Note 2:	Total course fees paid (except application fee and GST) by students are protected under the Fee Protection Scheme (FPS).
Note 3:	All students must sign the Advisory Note to Student before signing the Standard PEI-Student Contract.
Note 4:	The Standard PEI-Student Contract must be signed by the student prior to making course fees payments to DIMENSIONS.
Note 5:	The course fees shown above are effective from 1st January 2019. DIMENSIONS reserves the right to make necessary amendments to the course fees without prior notice.

Payment Mode

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For more information on Fee Protection Scheme (FPS), please click here.
For further details, please contact your Admissions Officer at 6334 0600.

Duration

The course duration is 8 months Institutional Training.
Maximum allowed period for a student to complete the course is 16 months.

Opportunities for Further Education/Career Pathway

For career pathway, students can look forward to employment opportunities in these industries:

Business Administration
Marketing and Sales
Business Economics
International Business & Trade
Other relevant sectors or industries

Notes:

Graduates progression pathway is subject to the respective Institutions’/Universities’ entry requirements at the point of application.
Foreigner’s application for jobs in Singapore is subject to the approval from the Ministry of Manpower of Singapore (MOM). DIMENSIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE any success rate of approval.

Entry Requirements

Academic Level:

Local students	Polytechnic Diploma or DIMENSIONS Business Diploma or Hospitality Diploma or other private Diploma (with equivalent entry requirements as Level 4 Diploma and subject to approval).
International students	Equivalent qualifications related to business from other countries (with equivalent entry requirements as Level 4 Diploma and subject to approval).

Note: Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis
English Proficiency: At least IELTS 5.5 or CAE Level 4 or pass the English Proficiency Test at equivalent level conducted by DIMENSIONS. English proficiency may be considered to have been met and an IELTS score may not be required if applicant possesses a highest qualification where English was the sole medium of instruction.

Assessment & Awards

Class Periods

Full-time
Monday to Friday: 8.30am - 11.30am and/or 12.15pm - 3.15pm and/or 3.30pm - 6.30pm

3 hours per session. All specific programme schedules will be reflected in the timetable.

Examination Period

At the end of each semester or course.

Assessment Methods

Combination of Assignments and Examinations

Assessment Grading Criteria

Theory Component

A : (80 marks and above)
B : (70 – 79 marks)
C : (60 – 69 marks)
D : (50 – 59 marks)
F : Fail (49 marks and below)

Assessment Weighting
50% assignment and 50% examinations

Expected Examination Results Release Date

Not more than 3 months from final assessment.

Qualification Award

Advanced Diploma in Finance and Accounting (Level 5) awarded by DIMENSIONS International College

Graduation Requirements

A “Pass” in all assessments and examinations

Note 1:	International Student must achieve at least 90% attendance rate (ICA Requirement).
Note 2:	International Student must not be absent for more than 7 consecutive days without valid reason (ICA Requirement).
Note 3:	Students who do not require ICA’s student’s pass must achieve at least 80% attendance rate.Our College only accept medical certificates as proof for absenteeism. Any other documents should only be accepted on a case-by-case basis with full justification and be acceptable by ICA.
Note 4:	In the first week of studies, an induction session will be conducted. The students will be briefed by the Academic Staff on full details of the course including scheme of work, timetable, assessments and grading, assessment and exam dates and venue and many other academic matters.
Note 5:	DIMENSIONS has the right to cancel a class/an intake if the minimum number of students enrolled is less than 10 for any programme per class. Students may enroll into a later intake, if any, or withdraw from course. (For refund, please refer to our Refund Policy).
Note 6:	Students (both international and local) must achieve an attendance rate of 80% and above in order to qualify for examinations.

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