The Diploma in Accounting (Dip. Acc) is a two-year program that prepares graduates with the knowledge, skills, and competencies to start a career as a professional accountant. In the Dip. Acc program students are introduced to accounting practices, accounting technologies, fundamental business concepts, and soft skills. Students engage in hands-on experiential learning through applied activities and the use of accounting technologies.
Program Duration:
2 years
Accreditation:
The Diploma in Accounting (Dip. Acc) is accredited through the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), a leading specialized accreditation association for business education. For more information on UDST’s ACBSP accreditation, please visit www.acbsp.org.
1. The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate; OR
2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
1. Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and admission priority category.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Diploma in Accounting (Dip. Acc) program, graduates will be prepared to:
SLO01. Explain accounting concepts and techniques used in
business environments
SLO02. Demonstrate skill in preparing financial statements
according to international standards by using financial
information, accounting tools and techniques
SLO03. Develop preliminary budgets and business plans using
accounting principles, concepts, tools and techniques
SLO04. Identify major trends in accounting that impact
business operations
SLO05. Develop as an accounting professional in the areas of
communication, team building, creativity, and ethical/
legal functioning
Program Educational Objectives
Within a few years of graduation from the Diploma in Accounting (Dip. Acc) program, graduates will be able to:
PEO05. Demonstrate ethics in business and responsibility to
their society and profession
PEO01. Possess knowledge and skills in applied accounting, and
practice general business analytical skills to prepare
financial and managerial reports
PEO02. Meet requirements for a professional accounting body
PEO03. Effectively operate in the common business domains
such as finance, management, and marketing
PEO04. Possess the personal and cognitive skills required
to be effective in business including effective
communication, efficient teamwork, entrepreneurship,
and other soft skills such as time management,
supervision and leadership management
Graduates of the Diploma in Accounting (Dip. Acc) may choose to continue their studies and complete the Bachelor of Business Administration in Applied Accounting (B.B.A. AAcc), or Bachelor of Business Administration in Banking and Fintech (B.B.A. BkFinTech) degree program.
Graduate Career Opportunities:
The Diploma in Accounting (Dip. Acc) is an applied program with learning outcomes closely linked to the labor market. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist and include, but are not limited to, the following:
