Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Accounting and Finance Awarded by Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK | DIMENSIONS International College, Jobscentral Learning

Course introduction

Introduction

Cardiff Metropolitan University
Located in a vibrant European capital city, Cardiff Metropolitan University is a thriving and modern university. Integral to the city of Cardiff for more than 150 years, they continue to invest in their students’ future with a focus on student employability and enhancing the student experience; providing education and training opportunities of the highest quality to students from over 140 countries worldwide.

Cardiff Metropolitan University is a research and business orientated university. Research is at the heart of Cardiff Met and its Schools, engaging in research that is at the interface of new knowledge creation and its application. With an excellent track record in applied research, supported by a strong base of expertise and advanced scholarship, the University’s research has direct application in business, industry, the professions and the community at large.

Cardiff Metropolitan University is proud to educate students from over 140 countries worldwide and be associated with a number of high-calibre partners in the UK and internationally.

For updated and accurate information of Cardiff Metropolitan University, please visit their website at www.cardiffmet.ac.uk

Programme Introduction

Be it having a knack for numbers and figures or having an interest in a career in accounting and finance, the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Accounting and Finance offered by Cardiff Metropolitan University is a well-designed programme which aims to develop the learners’ understanding and skills in financial and management accounting.

Through studying a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Accounting and Finance programme, learners will be able to demonstrate, apply and explain basic accounting methods, accounting conventions and concepts as well as prepare product and job costs using absorption and process costing techniques.

Upon successful completion of the programme, qualified students will be awarded the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Accounting and Finance by Cardiff Metropolitan University. Graduates can choose to pursue a career as a chartered accountant, chartered certified accountant, chartered management accountant, finance manager, forensic accountant, or payroll officer – the list goes on!

DIMENSIONS International College is an approved academic partner of Cardiff Metropolitan University for the above programme.This programme is fully accredited by the main UK accounting bodies and you will be able to obtain up to 9 exemptions from the ACCA.

Objective

To enable learners to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the different types of risks and causes of risk management within organisation, including net present value, EOQ and efficient markets
To equip learners with the well-rounded knowledge and skills to explain the uses of key accounting systems and the recording of accounting events

Designed for

Learners who wish to lay a strong foundation in accounting and finance for future and professional development and/or postgraduate study.
Existing accounts assistants, bank assistant, finance officer, finance executive or other accounting- and financial-related personnel who desire to hone their skills and deepen their expertise.

Curriculum Overview

Programme Structure

Objective

To enable learners to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the different types of risks and causes of risk management within organisation, including net present value, EOQ and efficient markets
To equip learners with the well-rounded knowledge and skills to explain the uses of key accounting systems and the recording of accounting events

Designed for

Learners who wish to lay a strong foundation in accounting and finance for future and professional development and/or postgraduate study.
Existing accounts assistants, bank assistant, finance officer, finance executive or other accounting- and financial-related personnel who desire to hone their skills and deepen their expertise.

Area of Studies

Course Structure
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Accounting and Finance consists of 21 modules.

Course Outline
Year 1

Outline for Financial Accounting
Outline for Management Accounting
Outline for Business in a Global Context
Outline for Personal Development Planning
Outline for Digital Accounting
Outline for Quantitative Methods
Outline for Financial Services: Regulation and Ethics
Outline for Business Applications

Year 2

Outline for Performance Management
Outline for Money, Banking and Risk
Outline for Financial Management
Outline for Investment Markets and Principles
Outline for Research Skills
Outline for Employability Skills Business Project with Personal Development Planning
Outline for Taxation

Year 3

Outline for Advanced Performance Management
Outline for Advanced Financial Management
Outline for Investment Management
Outline for Strategic Management
Outline for Advanced Taxation
Outline for Capital Markets and Derivatives

Scope of Study
Theories, case analysis and practices in the areas of accounting and finance

Delivery Mode
Lectures, tutorials, discussions and researches

Duration

36 months Institutional Training
Maximum allowed period for a student to complete the course is 72 months of Institutional Training, subject to the approval from Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK

Opportunities for Further Education/Career Pathway
Students may consider progressing to a Master’s Degree of relevant discipline in any Universities subject to their acceptance.

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

Entry Requirements

Academic Level:

GCE A-Level with passes in at least three subjects at D Grade and above (including Mathematics and Science) or successfully completed the DIMENSIONS Foundation Programme for Higher Education or 3-Year Senior High School Diploma or equivalent Diploma in related disciplines.

English Proficiency: IELTS score of 6.0 or DIMENSIONS Certificate in Academic English (CAE) Level 5 or pass the English Proficiency Test at equivalent level conducted by DIMENSIONS or equivalent. 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.

Duration & Intake

Programme Duration

Class Periods
Full-time
Monday to Friday: 9.30am – 12.30pm and/or 1.45pm – 4.45pm
5 sessions per week, 3 contact hours per session

Part-time
Weekday (Monday to Friday)
Sessions will be conducted from 7.00pm to 10.00pm
and / or
Weekend (Saturday and/or Sunday)
Sessions will be conducted within 9.00am to 6.00pm
1-2 sessions per week, 3 contact hours per session

Examination Period
Assessments in course and / or at the end of semester

Assessment Methods

Module Name	Assessment Methods (Weighting)
Financial Accounting	Coursework (30%), Examination (70%)
Management Accounting	Coursework (30%), Examination (70%)
Business in a Global Context	Portfolio (100%)
Personal Development Planning	Assignment (30%), Reflective Summary (70%)
Digital Accounting	Examination (100%)
Quantitative Methods	Class Test (25%), Class Test (25%), Examination (50%)
Financial Services: Regulation and Ethics	Assessment (50%), Examination (50%)
Business Applications	Class Test (100%)
Performance Management	Written Assignment (25%), In-Class Test (25%), Examination (50%)
Money, Banking and Risk	Coursework (50%), Examination (50%)
Financial Management	Coursework (50%), Examination (50%)
Investment Markets and Principles	Coursework (50%), Examination (50%)
Research Skills	Coursework (100%)
Employability Skills Business Project with Personal Development Planning	Individual Business Project Report (70%), Application (20%), CV (10%)
Taxation	Coursework (50%), Examination (50%)
Advanced Performance Management	Coursework (30%), Examination (70%)
Advanced Financial Management	Coursework (30%), Examination (70%)
Investment Management	Essay (50%), Examination (50%)
Strategic Management	Portfolio (50%), Examination (50%)
Advanced Taxation	Coursework (30%), Examination (70%)
Capital Markets and Derivatives	Coursework (50%), Examination (50%)

Assessment Grading Criteria
Following the University’s Generic Marking Criteria in 10 classifications evaluating a student’s Knowledge and Understanding, Intellectual / Cognitive Skills, Practical Skills and Transferable / Key Skills in term of percentage

Expected Examination Results Release Date
Not more than 3 months after the final assessment

Qualification Award
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Accounting and Finance, awarded by Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK

Graduation Requirements
A “Pass” in all assessments of all modules

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.

Fees & Funding

Full-time (Course Fee per year)

1. #Application Fee (Non – refundable)	S$500.00
2. Tuition Fee	S$18,800.00
3. Registration Fee For Overseas University	S$1,500.00
4. Administrative Fee	S$510.00
5. Examination Fee	S$900.00
6. Course Material	S$1,050.00
7. #Medical Check-Up Fee	S$60.00
8. #International Student Management Fee	S$500.00
9. #ICA Processing and Student’s Pass Fee	S$120.00
7% GST	S$1,675.80
Total	S$25,615.80

Part-time (Course Fee per year)

1. #Application Fee (Non – refundable)	S$100.00
2. Tuition Fee	S$14,000.00
3. Registration Fee For Overseas University	S$1,500.00
4. Administrative Fee	S$300.00
5. Examination Fee	S$900.00
6. Course Material	S$980.00
7% GST	S$1,244.60
Total	S$19,024.60

Miscellaneous Fees

1. Loss of Student’s Pass (For Student’s Pass holder only)	S$278.20
2. Renewal of Student’s Pass (For Student’s Pass holder only)	S$128.40
3. Administrative Fees for Extension / Replacement of Student’s Pass (For Student’s Pass holder only)	S$535.00
4. Additional Book Fee Per Book	S$107.00
5. Appeal for Result Fee Per Module	S$160.50
6. Academic Status Certification Fee Per Certification Letter	S$53.50
7. Late Payment Fee	S$107.00
8. Documents Courier Services Fee Per Delivery	S$53.50
9. Re-enrolment Fee	S$535.00
10. Course Deferment Fee	S$374.50
11. Graduation Ceremony Fee	Subject to University / DIMENSIONS’ prevailing charges
12. Re-assessment Fee Per Module	S$481.50

# One-time Fee

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 20th June 2017. DIMENSIONS reserves the right to make necessary amendments to the course fees without prior notice.

Payment Mode

For more information on Payment Mode, please go to : https://dimensions.edu.sg/current-students/types-of-fee-and-payment-modes/

For more information on Fee Protection Scheme (FPS), please go to : https://dimensions.edu.sg/current-students/fee-protection-scheme/

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