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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/organisations.
  • 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, analyse 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 advanced diploma or degree level if desired

3. Course Distribution Per Semester

Α/Α
Course Type
Course Name
Course Code
Periods per week
Period duration
Number of weeks/
Academic semester
Total periods/
Academic semester
Number of ECTS
Α’ Semester
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
Β’ Semester
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
Α/Α
Course Type
Course Name
Course Code
Periods per week
Period duration
Number of weeks/
Academic semester
Total periods/
Academic semester
Number of ECTS
C’ Semester
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
D’ Semester
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
Admission Requirments