Accredited Programme by:
6 Exceptions from ACCA
3 More Exams - BSc in Applied Accounting
OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY
1. Program’s purpose and objectives:
The purpose of the Diploma in Accounting is to provide a business-relevant qualification to people who seek a rewarding career in accountancy and more specifically in the financial services industry. It also aims to prepare candidates to apply and become accredited by the global body for professional accountants such as the ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, the AIA (Association of International Accountants) or any other internationally recognized accounting bodies.
Taking into consideration the purpose of the program the objectives are to:
- Provide students with a solid foundation in Accounting
- Prepare students for careers in the industry, accounting, government, and other various institutions/organizations
- Enable students to respond positively and effectively to the role that the accountant fulfills in the reporting and analysis of financial data
- Center attention on the skills and knowledge required by the profession of Accounting and to help students acquire knowledge and develop skills in a systematic way
- Assist students in developing leadership capabilities, through the use of real case studies/solutions to problems of accounting
2. Intended learning outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the Accounting program, students will be able to:
- Apply knowledge and skills of the generally accepted accounting principles in the recording and reporting of financial information
- Use analytical skills, knowledge, and techniques to solve and to advise on general accounting issues
- Prepare, analyze and use financial reports for decision-making
- Interact and communicate professionally and effectively with others in accounting settings
- Understand and follow standards of professional conduct and ethical issues related to accounting and more generally in other areas of specialization
Further their academic and professional studies to an advanced diploma or degree level if desired.
3. Course Distribution Per Semester
SEMESTER A
| A/A | Course Type | Course Name | Course Code | Periods Per Week | Period Duration | Number Of Weeks/ Academic Semester | Total Periods/ Academic Semester | Number of ECTS |
| 1. | Compulsory | Introduction to Accounting | ACC-101 | 3 | 55 | 13 | 39 | 6 |
| 2. | Compulsory | Business Law I | ACC-102 | 3 | 55 | 13 | 39 | 6 |
| 3. | Compulsory | Business management I | ACC -103 | 3 | 55 | 13 | 39 | 6 |
| 4. | Compulsory | Financial Accounting I | ACC-104 | 3 | 55 | 13 | 39 | 6 |
| 5. | Compulsory | Costing | ACC-105 | 3 | 55 | 13 | 39 | 6 |
SEMESTER B
| A/A | Course Type | Course Name | Course Code | Periods Per Week | Period Duration | Number Of Weeks/ Academic Semester | Total Periods/ Academic Semester | Number of ECTS |
| 1. | Compulsory | Financial management I | ACC-201 | 3 | 55 | 13 | 39 | 6 |
| 2. | Compulsory | Business Law II | ACC-202 | 3 | 55 | 13 | 39 | 6 |
| 3. | Compulsory | Business management II | ACC -203 | 3 | 55 | 13 | 39 | 6 |
| 4. | Compulsory | Financial Accounting II | ACC-204 | 3 | 55 | 13 | 39 | 6 |
| 5. | Compulsory | Management Accounting | ACC-205 | 3 | 55 | 13 | 39 | 6 |
SEMESTER C
| A/A | Course Type | Course Name | Course Code | Periods Per Week | Period Duration | Number Of Weeks/ Academic Semester | Total Periods/ Academic Semester | Number of ECTS |
| 1. | Compulsory | Financial Management II | ACC-301 | 3 | 55 | 13 | 39 | 6 |
| 2. | Compulsory | Advanced Financial Accounting I | ACC-302 | 3 | 55 | 13 | 39 | 6 |
| 3. | Compulsory | Advanced Management Accounting I | ACC -303 | 3 | 55 | 13 | 39 | 6 |
| 4. | Compulsory | Auditing I | ACC-304 | 3 | 55 | 13 | 39 | 6 |
| 5. | Compulsory | Taxation I | ACC-305 | 3 | 55 | 13 | 39 | 6 |
SEMESTER D
| A/A | Course Type | Course Name | Course Code | Periods Per Week | Period Duration | Number Of Weeks/ Academic Semester | Total Periods/ Academic Semester | Number of ECTS |
| 1. | Compulsory | Introduction to Marketing | MKT-101 | 3 | 55 | 13 | 39 | 6 |
| 2. | Compulsory | Advanced Financial Accounting II | ACC-402 | 3 | 55 | 13 | 39 | 6 |
| 3. | Compulsory | Advanced Management Accounting II | ACC -403 | 3 | 55 | 13 | 39 | 6 |
| 4. | Compulsory | Auditing II | ACC-404 | 3 | 55 | 13 | 39 | 6 |
| 5. | Compulsory | Taxation II | ACC-405 | 3 | 55 | 13 | 39 | 6 |