Level 4 & Level 5 (240 credits) Diploma in Accounting and Business - University 1st and 2nd Year

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Accounting and finance are at the very heart of business operations. From banking to manufacturing, from huge service industries to micro businesses, the ability to manage, plan and account for money is still the ultimate measure of business success and the key driver of growth.

The objective of the Level 4 and 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business qualification is to provide learners with an understanding of accounting and business in the broader business context, and to provide them with the practical, industry-focused skills to manage business finances, budgets and cash flow effectively, and to play a key role in business growth.

QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE:

The total number of modules for Level 4 & 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business is 12 units. Each level consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 480 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification. Therefore students will complete total of 240 credits of their (360 credits) Bachelor’s Degree.

KEY FACTS:

• Qualification Title: OTHM Level4 & 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business
• Course Start Date: January, April, June, September
• Total Credit Value: 240 credits
• Total Qualification Time (TQT): 2400 Hours
• Language of Assessment: English
• Overall Grading Type: Pass or Fail

EQUIVALENCES:

OTHM qualifications at RQF Level 4 & 5 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to Foundation Degrees, Higher National Certificate (HNC) /Higher National Diploma (HND) and Year 1 and Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree.

COURSE DURATION

• 12 months

COURSE DELIVERY

• Online
• Flexible Distributed Learning
• In class (face to face)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

For entry onto the Level 4 & Level 5 (240 credits) Diploma in Accounting and Business qualification, learners must possess:

• Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 3 Award/Diploma or equivalent recognised qualification
• Learner must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course
• English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency.

COURSE CONTENT

Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and Business (120 credits) consists of 6 modules

• The Accountant’s Environment (20 credits)
• Quantitative Methods (20 credits)
• Financial Accounting (20 credits)
• Management Accounting (20 credits)
• Management Concepts and Practice (20 credits)
• Business Economics (20 credits)

Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business (120 credits) consists of 6 modules

• Financial Management (20 credits)
• Financial Planning and Control (20 credits)
• Financial Reporting (20 credits)
• Taxation Principles and Practices (20 credits)
• People Management (20 credits)
• Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility (20 credits)

ASSESSMENT:

• The assessment is done via submission of assignment. There are no written exams.

ACCREDITATION

• The programme is awarded OTHM - an awarding body by the UK Government’s regulator - OfQual.

FEE STRUCTURE AND PAYMENT PLANS

• Contact us for the fees and the payment plan

PROGRESSION

Successful completion of Level 4 & 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business provides learners the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions. As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners are eligible to gain direct entry into Final year of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programme at a range of UK universities.

Coventry University

• BA (Honours) Accounting and Finance Top-up

University of Bolton

• BA (Honours) Accounting and Finance Top-up

Northampton University

• BA (Honours) Accounting and Finance Top-up

University of Derby

• BA (Honours) Accounting and Finance Top-up

University of Sunderland

• BA (Honours) Accounting and Finance Top-up

Middlesex University London

• BA (Honours) Accounting and Finance Top-up

HOW TO REGISTER/ ENROL?

To make an application to the course please email the below documents to admissions@citycollegeoxford.co.uk

• Complete Applications Form
• Passport
• Previous qualifications
• CV
• Personal Statement

Or apply online