Your Qualification

1.The Award: Master’s in Management
Institution: North Borneo University College
2.The Award: MBA
Institution: University of the West of Scotland
Interim Award: Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
Institution: London Examinations Board and TQUK
Duration: 12 to 15 months

This innovative triple or dual awards Programme between London Examinations Board (“LEB”), North Borneo University College (“NBUC”) and University of the West of Scotland (“UWS”) provides an innovative pathway to obtaining a triple award.

Why undertake Triple Award?

• Enjoy a truly international learning experience with London Examinations Board and UWS
• Boost your employability and earning power with a Malaysian and/or UK University award
• Discover and develop inimitable distinct leadership and managerial problem-solving skills
• Stay at the forefront of innovation through facilitators from world leading organisations and gain excellent research skills

In designing the Triple Awards Masters, the Malaysian Quality Framework has been used to ensure compliance within Malaysia and to facilitate comparability and transfers of credits internationally.

Knowledge Universe is a learning centre of North Borneo University College; London Examinations Board and the University of the West of Scotland. Candidates will be enrolled for the Master in Management with NBUC managed by LEB through Knowledge Universe. On completion of the eight core modules, candidates will have earned 28 MQA credits within the Malaysian framework which is the equivalent of 120 credits earned within the UK framework. This will entitle candidates to be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration by London Examinations Board.

For the Triple Awards: on successfully completing the eight core modules, candidates will need to complete:

• a Research Methodology & Project carrying 12 MQA credits to be awarded the MIM from NBUC; and
• a Strategic Business Project carrying 60 UK credits to be awarded the MBA from UWS.

Programme Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the Programme, Candidates will be able to:

• Demonstrate critical understanding of management theories, current issues of management, and the development of conceptual frameworks to guide their application within organizations.
• Acquire a strong foundation in key functional areas of business management to enable them to succeed as effective managers/leaders in an increasingly complex and dynamic environment.
• Acquire and use a range of concepts, tools, and techniques for problem solving and decision-making for analyzing complex and inter-related business scenarios.
• Demonstrate and apply independent research and critical skills enabling the investigation and evaluation of valid and relevant management issues and practices.
• Demonstrate initiative, insight, attitudes of responsibility and ethical leadership in the development of the strategic management agenda in the organization the student works in or expected to work in the future.

Admission Criteria for Entry

• Bachelor’s Degree, or
• Professional qualification equivalent to a degree + 2 years’ work experience, or
• Mature candidates with diplomas = 6+ years relevant work experience with two years managerial/supervisory time respectively
• Mature candidates with without diplomas = 8+ years of relevant work experience with three years managerial/supervisory time

Advanced Standing / Exemptions / Credits Transfer (APL)

Candidates admitted onto the Programme may be considered for any of the above through an assessment of the certificated or un-certificated documents.
The process for making such a decision, known as the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL), is a matter of academic judgment exercised by the appointed panel considering applications and approvals of APL.

THE EIGHT COMMON CORE UNITS

The NBUC Research Methodology & Project

This module is a 12 MQF credit module consisting of Business Research Methodology and a major Research Project with a word count of between 10,000 – 12,000 words.
This provides an opportunity for candidates to produce a major project at the master’s level. It will stimulate and develop intellectual interests and allow them to demonstrate their abilities in undertaking relevant and timely business research. The purpose of research is to inform action. Therefore, your research and study to date should seek to contextualize your findings within the project.
Students will first undertake a Business Research Methodology module and submit a Research Proposal. The Research Proposal will also set out the area in which you are basing your project on.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the Research Methodology & Project candidates will be able to:

• Evaluate critically the alternative methodologies and research evidence.
• Design an appropriate methodology or to apply a chosen research style and enquiry method to a substantial field of study or investigation.
• Show mastery of a comprehensive body of knowledge, skills and understanding; and to analyze their relationships with conceptual frameworks and practice.
• Engage in independent study and systematic enquiry of a substantial topic and to take responsibility for the conclusion drawn from it.

Students are expected to complete the Research Methodology & Project within 4 to 6 months.

The UWS Strategic Business Project

This is the cornerstone of the UWS MBA Award. It challenges you to integrate your learning from the earlier stages of the programme into a rigorous research project to help you better understand a key business issue.
It is designed to develop your research skills plus knowledge and confidence in designing, developing, compiling and delivering strategic business projects. Working with an identified host organisation, you will investigate and produce recommendations in a practical business environment.
By undertaking the Strategic Business Project through Knowledge Universes, a local project supervisor (approved by UWS) will be appointed to you. Your supervisor will guide and instruct you in qualitative and quantitative research methods and the wider skills necessary to conduct the project. The supervisor will also help in selecting an appropriate topic for the strategic project.
You are required to select a research topic that is of interest to you, that capitalises on your skills and knowledge and will add value to the organisation on which the project is based.

Assessment

Assessment of the Modules: Every month a new module from the eight core modules starts and by the end of the following month candidates are required to submit their assignments for that module.
There are no examinations.
Assessment of the Strategic Business Project: There are two interrelated assessments as follows:

• The submission of an in-depth project proposal worth 25%; and
• The final submitted project of between 9,000 and 13,500 words which carries the remaining 75% of the total marks.

Assessment of the NBUC Research Methodology & Project

• The Research Methodology and Project final submitted project 70%
• The presentation of the project 30%.

Duration

The eight core modules should be completed within 9 months and the Research Methodology & Project and/or the Strategic Business Project in 3 to 6 months.

Graduation

Learners will have the option to attend the graduation ceremony in Malaysia or Scotland.

Your Qualification

The Award: Master’s in Management
Institution: North Borneo University College
Interim Award: Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
Institution: London Examinations Board and TQUK
Duration: 12 to 15 months

This dual awards Programme between London Examinations Board (“LEB”) and the North Borneo University College (“NBUC”) provides an innovative pathway to obtaining dual awards.

Why undertake Dual Awards?

• Enjoy a truly international learning experience with London Examinations Board,UK
• Boost your employability and earning power with a Malaysian and UK University award
• Discover and develop inimitable distinct leadership and managerial problem-solving skills
• Stay at the forefront of innovation through facilitators from world leading organisations and gain excellent research skills

In designing the Dual Awards Masters, the Malaysian Quality Framework has been used to ensure compliance within Malaysia and to facilitate comparability and transfers of credits internationally.

Knowledge Universe is a learning centre of North Borneo University College and London Examinations Board. Candidates will be enrolled for the Master in Management with NBUC managed by LEB through Knowledge Universe. On completion of the eight core modules, candidates will have earned 28 MQA credits within the Malaysian framework which is the equivalent of 120 credits earned within the UK framework. This will entitle candidates to be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration by London Examinations Board.

Programme Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the Programme, Candidates will be able to:

• Demonstrate critical understanding of management theories, current issues of management, and the development of conceptual frameworks to guide their application within organizations.
• Acquire a strong foundation in key functional areas of business management to enable them to succeed as effective managers/leaders in an increasingly complex and dynamic environment.
• Acquire and use a range of concepts, tools, and techniques for problem solving and decision-making for analyzing complex and inter-related business scenarios.
• Demonstrate and apply independent research and critical skills enabling the investigation and evaluation of valid and relevant management issues and practices.
• Demonstrate initiative, insight, attitudes of responsibility and ethical leadership in the development of the strategic management agenda in the organization the student works in or expected to work in the future.

Admission Criteria for Entry

• Bachelor’s Degree, or
• Professional qualification equivalent to a degree + 2 years’ work experience, or
• Mature candidates with diplomas = 6+ years relevant work experience with two years managerial/supervisory time respectively
• Mature candidates with without diplomas = 8+ years of relevant work experience with three years managerial/supervisory time

Advanced Standing / Exemptions / Credits Transfer (APL)

Candidates admitted onto the Programme may be considered for any of the above through an assessment of the certificated or un-certificated documents.
The process for making such a decision, known as the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL), is a matter of academic judgment exercised by the appointed panel considering applications and approvals of APL.

THE EIGHT COMMON CORE UNITS

The NBUC Research Methodology & Project

This module is a 12 MQF credit module consisting of Business Research Methodology and a major Research Project with a word count of between 10,000 – 12,000 words.
This provides an opportunity for candidates to produce a major project at the master’s level. It will stimulate and develop intellectual interests and allow them to demonstrate their abilities in undertaking relevant and timely business research. The purpose of research is to inform action. Therefore, your research and study to date should seek to contextualize your findings within the project.
Students will first undertake a Business Research Methodology module and submit a Research Proposal. The Research Proposal will also set out the area in which you are basing your project on.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the Research Methodology & Project candidates will be able to:

• Evaluate critically the alternative methodologies and research evidence.
• Design an appropriate methodology or to apply a chosen research style and enquiry method to a substantial field of study or investigation.
• Show mastery of a comprehensive body of knowledge, skills and understanding; and to analyze their relationships with conceptual frameworks and practice.
• Engage in independent study and systematic enquiry of a substantial topic and to take responsibility for the conclusion drawn from it.

Students are expected to complete the Research Methodology & Project within 4 to 6 months.

Assessment

Assessment of the Modules: Every month a new module from the eight core modules starts and by the end of the following month candidates are required to submit their assignments for that module.

There are no examinations.

Assessment of the NBUC Research Methodology & Project

• The Research Methodology and Project final submitted project 70%
• The presentation of the project 30%.

Duration

The eight core modules should be completed within 9 months and the Research Methodology & Project in 4 to 6 months.

Graduation

Learners will be able to attend the graduation ceremony in Malaysia.

With continuous and ever-growing internationalization on a global scale, there is a growing recognition that the traditional and generic business management programme is unable to cater to the rising demand of trained and knowledge workers with specialised knowledge and skills in international business. This degree which focusses on international business is geared towards the increasingly globalised environment. This qualification will equip successful graduates with the requisite knowledge and understanding required to pursue the demands of the providing executive and managerial expertise required to serve the international business sectors.

Programme Learning Outcomes

• Acquire knowledge, skills, values, attitudes and thinking ability to compete globally as an executive in International Business.
• Analyse, evaluate, solve and making critical decision based on evidence and experience gained throughout their course of study as an executive in International Business.
• Apply their creative thinking and innovative ability for the betterment of the profession and society as an executive in International Business.
• Equipped them with continued desire to upgrade their knowledge and adopt lifelong learning process as an executive in International Business.
• Undertake research and development activities for the advancement of their profession and organizations as an executive in International Business.
• Perform their roles and responsibility, professionally, skillfully, effectively in the global job market wherever they are involved as an executive in International Business.
• Use technologies in their profession as an executive in International Business.
• Act effectively as an individual, in a group with leadership, managerial and entrepreneurial capabilities as an executive in International Business.

Entry Requirements

If candidates have a level 5 Diploma in business that has been has approved by Knowledge Universes under the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL), then these candidates will only need to undertake of 10 modules or units of study to achieve this degree from NBUC.
For candidates that do not have a level 5 Diploma, they may need to undertake a full approved Diploma or only a number of modules from an approved Diploma. The Academic Director of Knowledge Universes will determine this.
Generally, to only undertake the top-up ten NBUC modules, candidates must meet one of the following entry requirements:

• The London Examinations Board Higher Diploma in Business Administration; or
• A Level 5 diploma equivalent to the London Examinations Board Higher Diploma in Business Administration; or
• Applicants with the equivalent of a Year 1 and Year 2 undergraduate degree in Business recognised by the Admission and Advanced Standing Panel of Knowledge Universe.

For candidates that do not have a level 4 diploma there is an option to undertake the London Examinations Board level 4 and level 5 diplomas first, before commencing with the NBUC top-up degree.

The top-up NBUC modules

The Level 6 Top-Up Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) International Business accrues 40 Credits based on the Malaysia Qualification Framework (MQF) consisting a total of 10 modules or units of study. The modules/ units are as follow:

• Module 1 –International Management (3 Credits)
• Module 2 – International Financial Management (4 Credits)
• Module 3 – Export Management (4 Credits)
• Module 4 – Strategic Management (4 Credits)
• Module 5 – Cross Cultural Management (3 credits)
• Module 6- International Economics (4 Credits)
• Module 7 – International Human Resource Management (3 Credits)
• Module 8 – Research Methodology (3 Credits)
• Module 9- Research Project (6 Credits)
• Module 10- Practical Training (6 Credits)

Assessments

Assessments for the LEB Level 5 Higher Diploma is based wholly on course work, assignments and work based reports.
Assessment for top-up the BBA (Hons) comprises of 70% coursework and a timed unseen written examination which will account for the remaining 30%.

Duration

The top-up the BBA (Hons) should take about 12 to 15 months.
One top-up Diploma modules as appropriate is made available each month and candidates have an additional month to submit assignments. The full LEB Higher Diploma can be completed in 9 months.

LEVEL 5 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

This Higher Diploma is designed to provide a more in depth understanding and application of business administration. It should equip learners with the right knowledge, skills and tools to progress careers and/or take up employment in the business sector. Those who are keen to further their education can progress on to gain entry and acceptance into Year 3 of a Bachelor degree in Business and Management.

Overall Programme Outcomes

On completion of this programme, learners will be able to:

• Demonstrate an in depth understanding of management theories, current issues of management, the development of conceptual frameworks to guide their application within organizations operating in an increasingly global and competitive environment.
• Demonstrate and apply critical skills enabling the investigation and evaluation of valid and relevant management issues and practices.
• Demonstrate command of a range of competencies relevant to cross-border management, including inter-cultural awareness and understanding.
• Demonstrate a coherent body of knowledge on economic, ethical, environmental, legal, political, sociological and technological factors together with their effects at local, national and international levels upon the strategy, behaviour and management of organisations.

Assessments

Assessments are based wholly on course work and assignments submitted by learners

Entry Requirement

• Completion of a level 4 qualification or equivalent.
• Applicants may be admitted on evidence to show they are able to fulfill and benefit from the objectives of the programme and achieve the standards required via APL or APEL.

Programme Structure

The Level 5 Higher Diploma in Business Administration accrues 120 credits over 8 modules. Each module carries 15 credits and are in:

With continuous and ever growing internationalisation on a global scale, there is a growing recognition that the traditional and generic business management programme is unable to cater to the rising demand of trained and knowledge workers with specialised knowledge and skills in the increasingly important marketing function for business organisations.

This degree which focusses on marketing is geared towards the increasingly globalised environment. This qualification will equip successful graduates with the requisite knowledge and understanding required to pursue the demands of the providing executive and managerial expertise required to serve the marketing function.

It is designed to develop knowledge and skills needed by those Candidates wishing to follow the challenging and rewarding marketing function.
The degree also aims to provide Candidates with a set of employability attributes that are crucial for Business graduates, including communication, critical thinking, team-working and numerical and IT skills.
The programme uses various teaching and assessment strategies to enhance Candidates’ communication skills, ranging from in-class presentations and optional real-life business/ marketing projects to writing up reports that focus on solutions to problems confronted by business organisations.

Programme Learning Outcomes

• Acquire knowledge, skills, values, attitudes and thinking ability to compete globally as an executive in International Business.
• Analyse, evaluate, solve and making critical decision based on evidence and experience gained throughout their course of study as an executive in International Business.
• Apply their creative thinking and innovative ability for the betterment of the profession and society as an executive in International Business.
• Equipped them with continued desire to upgrade their knowledge and adopt lifelong learning process as an executive in International Business.
• Undertake research and development activities for the advancement of their profession and organizations as an executive in International Business.
• Perform their roles and responsibility, professionally, skillfully, effectively in the global job market wherever they are involved as an executive in International Business.
• Use technologies in their profession as an executive in International Business.
• Act effectively as an individual, in a group with leadership, managerial and entrepreneurial capabilities as an executive in International Business.

Entry Requirements

If candidates have a level 5 Diploma in business that has been has approved by Knowledge Universes under the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL), then these candidates will only need to undertake of 10 modules or units of study to achieve this degree from NBUC.
For candidates that do not have a level 5 Diploma, they may need to undertake a full approved Diploma or only a number of modules from an approved Diploma. The Academic Director of Knowledge Universes will determine this.
Generally, to only undertake the top-up ten NBUC modules, candidates must meet one of the following entry requirements:

• The London Examinations Board Higher Diploma in Business Administration; or
• A Level 5 diploma equivalent to the London Examinations Board Higher Diploma in Business Administration; or
• Applicants with the equivalent of a Year 1 and Year 2 undergraduate degree in Business recognised by the Admission and Advanced Standing Panel of Knowledge Universe.

For candidates that do not have a level 4 diploma there is an option to undertake the London Examinations Board level 4 and level 5 diplomas first, before commencing with the NBUC top-up degree.

The top-up NBUC modules

The Level 6 Top-Up Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) Marketing accrues 40 Credits based on the Malaysia Qualification Framework (MQF) consisting a total of 10 modules or units of study. The modules/units are as follow:

• Module 1 –Marketing Research (4 Credits)
• Module 2 – Service Marketing (3 Credits)
• Module 3 – Marketing Channel Management (3 Credits)
• Module 4 – Strategic Management (4 Credits)
• Module 5 – Cross Cultural Management (3 credits)
• Module 6- Industrial Marketing (3 Credits)
• Module 7 – Product Management (4 Credits)
• Module 8 – International Marketing (4 Credits)
• Module 9 – Research Project (6 Credits)
• Module 10- Practical Training (6 Credits)

Assessments

• Assessments for the LEB Level 5 Higher Diploma is based wholly on course work, assignments and work based reports.
• Assessment for top-up the BBA (Hons) comprises of 70% coursework and a timed unseen written examination which will account for the remaining 30%.

Duration

• The top-up the BBA (Hons) should take about 12 to 15 months.
• One top-up Diploma modules as appropriate is made available each month and candidates have an additional month to submit assignments. The full LEB Higher Diploma can be completed in 9 months.

LEVEL 5 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN MARKETING

The marketing function is one of the key functions which can contribute significantly to the profitability and sustainability of business organisations. This has led to an increasing demand for marketing education and the development of marketing programmes.

This Higher Diploma is designed to provide a more in depth understanding and application of marketing combining them with underpinning business administration to equip learners who are keen to take up employment in the marketing and business sector. Those who are keen to further their education can progress on to gain entry and acceptance into Year 3 of a relevant Bachelor degree.

Overall Programme Outcomes

On completion of this programme, learners will be able to:

• An in depth understanding of marketing and management theories, current issues of management, the development of conceptual frameworks to guide their application within organizations operating in an increasingly global and competitive environment
• Command of a range of competencies relevant to cross- border management, including inter-cultural awareness and understanding
• A coherent body of knowledge on economic, ethical, environmental, legal, political, sociological and technological factors together with their effects at local, national and international levels upon the marketing strategy, behaviour and management of organisations

Assessments

• Assessments are based wholly on course work and assignments submitted by learners

Entry Requirement

• Completion of a level 4 qualification or equivalent.
• Applicants may be admitted on evidence to show they are able to fulfill and benefit from the objectives of the programme and achieve the standards required via APL or APEL.

Programme Structure

The Level 5 Higher Diploma accrues 120 credits over 8 Modules. Each Module carries 15 credits and is in:

The demand for experience and certified knowledge workers by the Banking, Accounting and Finance industry gives rise to the need for a highly reputable qualification in Accounting and Finance that is geared towards the financial sector. This qualification will equip successful graduates with the requisite knowledge and understanding required to pursue the demands of the practice of Accounting and Finance functions and tasks in an increasingly competitive and globalised economy.

Programme Learning Outcomes

A. Subject Knowledge and Understanding

Candidates will be expected to:

• Demonstrate understanding of issues relating to business through presentation tasks, tutorials and other learning activities.
• Apply the knowledge gained from various learning activities on to related business, finance and management issues.
• Identify and provide business consultancy to solve business related problems from the knowledge acquired on the programme of study.
• Able to pin point sources of problem, organised and solve those issues effectively.

B. Practical Skills

Candidates will be expected to:

• Undertake and apply appropriate techniques and tools to improve business performance effectively.
• Undertake diagnosis and analysis of business related problem and recommend appropriate solutions or actions to be taken to resolve those problems.
• Formulate analytical report and good record filing and safe keeping.
• Undertake and apply various tools and techniques stipulated in the full programme of study to ascertain the professional competency of the student.

C. Social Skills and Responsibility

Candidates will be expected to:

• Demonstrate social skills in interacting with others in a business setting or context.
• Undertake practical activities using skills acquired on to the community and society in which they are expected to work and operate.
• Emphasize the need for holistic and social responsibility and not just business and profit oriented approach for a society.

D. Attitude, Value and Professionalism

Candidates will be expected to:

• Apply ethical behaviour and practices as a member of the business community.
• Act professionally in all business-related activities based on knowledge, skills and ethical values acquired throughout the duration of the programme of study.
• Not undertake any unprofessional or unethical behaviour and practices.

E. Team, Communication and Leadership

Candidates will be expected to:

• Undertake team activities successfully without adverse critical comments from team members
• Manage project effectively and meeting its objectives.
• Undertake consultancy with confidence and delivers solutions to resolve clients’ problems effectively.
• Demonstrate qualities of team cooperation, respect, give and take and understanding towards others in an organisation.

F. Problem Solving and Scientific Skills

Candidates are expected to:

• Provide analytical and diagnostic reports with appropriate recommendations to resolve business related issues and problems.
• Identify and evaluate its pros and cons in formulating strategies to overcome those problems.
• Apply relevant theories or techniques to solve problems which arises.

G. Information Management and Lifelong Learning

Candidates are expected to:

• Gather and file and compile systematically and effectively all learning materials throughout their programme of study.
• Commit to continuous improvement and lifelong learning to enhance the body of knowledge and skills.
• Cultivate interest and further development in contemporary knowledge and techniques in strategic management.

H. Entrepreneurship

Candidates are expected to:

• Manage human resource with high leadership execution.
• Develop a network of business owners as networking contacts which will be useful upon graduation from the programme of study.
• Gain management experience from at least one organisation which are registered for at least 6 months or more.

Entry Requirements

If candidates have a level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Finance that has been has approved by Knowledge Universes under the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL), then these candidates will only need to undertake of 10 modules or units of study to achieve this degree from NBUC.

For candidates that do not have a level 5 Diploma, they may need to undertake a full approved Diploma or only a number of modules from an approved Diploma. The Academic Director of Knowledge Universes will determine this.

Generally, to only undertake the top-up ten NBUC modules, candidates must meet one of the following entry requirements:

• The London Examinations Board Higher Diploma in Accounting and Finance; or
• A Level 5 diploma equivalent to the London Examinations Board Higher Diploma in Accounting and Finance; or
• Applicants with the equivalent of a Year 1 and Year 2 undergraduate degree in recognised by the Admission and Advanced Standing Panel of Knowledge Universe.

For candidates that do not have a level 4 diploma there is an option to undertake the London Examinations Board level 4 and level 5 diplomas first, before commencing with the NBUC top-up degree.

The top-up NBUC modules

The Level 6 Top-Up Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) Banking (accounting and Finance) accrues 40 Credits based on the Malaysia Qualification Framework (MQF) consisting a total of 10 modules or units of study. The modules/units are as follow:

• Module 1 –Auditing (4 Credits)
• Module 2 – Accounting for Control & Performance Management (4 Credits)
• Module 3 – Financial Reporting (4 Credits)
• Module 4 – International Financial Management (4 Credits)
• Module 5 – Taxation (4 Credits)
• Module 6 – International Human Resource Management (3 credits)
• Module 7- Strategic Management (4 Credits)
• Module 8 – Advanced Financial Reporting (4 Credits)
• Module 9- International Management (3 Credits)
• Module 10- Practical Training (6 Credits)

Assessments

Assessments for the LEB Level 5 Higher Diploma is based wholly on course work, assignments and work based reports.
Assessment for top-up the BBA (Hons) comprises of 70% coursework and a timed unseen written examination which will account for the remaining 30%.

Duration

The top-up the BBA (Hons) should take about 12 to 15 months.
One top-up Diploma modules as appropriate is made available each month and candidates have an additional month to submit assignments. The full LEB Higher Diploma can be completed in 9 months.

LEVEL 5 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

This Higher Diploma is being designed to be in alignment with the various professional Accountancy bodies in the UK. It is an extension of the Extended Diploma in Accounting and Finance and designed to provide a deeper understanding and application of the Accounting and Finance disciplines to equip learners who are keen to take up employment in the Accounting profession. Those who are keen to further their education can progress on to Year 3 of a Bachelor degree in Accounting and Finance.

Overall Programme Outcomes

On completion of this programme, learners will be able to:

• The management of human resources in organisations.
• The processes of financial management and decision making.
• Accounting, taxation and financial management principles and practices in its major contexts, including the legal and social environments, the business entity and capital markets, and the integral nature of the accounting function in the successful management of organisations.
• Current technical language, developments, methods, practices and issues in accounting and financial management.
• Methods of recording, summarizing, interpreting and preparation of financial statements.

Assessments

Assessments are based on course work, assignments, work based reports submitted by a learner and some modules will have an unseen examination consisting of multiple choice questions.

Entry Requirement

• Completion of a level 4 qualification or equivalent.
• Applicants may be admitted on evidence to show they are able to fulfill and benefit from the objectives of the programme and achieve the standards required via APL or APEL.

Programme Structure

The Level 5 Higher Diploma in Accounting and Finance accrues 120 credits over 8 Modules. Each Module carries 15 credits and are in: