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SQA Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting in association with James Watt College of Further & Higher Education

Awarding Body: SQA/James Watt College of Further & Higher Education

The aim of this course is to provide learners the competencies required by employers of those engaged in entry level administrative, managerial or commercial position. The award is a broad general qualification giving learners scope to develop and progress in a variety of ways within organisations of all sizes, including one which learners may set up themselves. The modern business environment places emphasis on small group, multi-skilled working and devolved responsibility of individual units of operation. Therefore, learners must be able to respond to rapidly changing circumstances and to recognise and exploit new opportunities.

Successful candidates may progress onto further study in a number of business degree programs in the UK.

Area of Study: Accounting
Level: Degree level
Mode of Study: Full-time/Part-time

About the program

This course is offered in collaboration with James Watt College of Further & Higher Education in the UK. The college provides one of the widest ranges of advanced and non-advanced courses in Scotland. Through its commitment to expanding vocational learning opportunities, the college aims to empower students to achieve their personal potential.

The program is regulated by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), which is the national body in Scotland responsible for the development, accreditation, assessment and certification of non-degree qualifications taken in schools, colleges and workplaces across Scotland.

Aims and Objectives

The aim of this course is to provide learners the competencies required by employers of those engaged in entry level administrative, managerial or commercial position. The award is a broad general qualification giving learners scope to develop and progress in a variety of ways within organisations of all sizes, including one which learners may set up themselves. The modern business environment places emphasis on small group, multi-skilled working and devolved responsibility of individual units of operation. Therefore, learners must be able to respond to rapidly changing circumstances and to recognise and exploit new opportunities.

Successful candidates may progress onto further study in a number of business degree programs in the UK.

Specifically, the course objectives are as follows.

1. To prepare students with knowledge and skills such as planning, analyzing and reporting.
2. To develop employment skills and enhancing candidates’ employment prospects.
3. To enable progression and articulation with a range of professional accounting bodies.
4. To develop study and research skills.
5. To develop awareness of current accounting professional issues such as legal and technical considerations.

Successful candidates can gain advanced entry to Year 2 or Year 3 of a degree. HND provide a guaranteed link into Year 3 of specific degrees where the college itself delivers a number of degrees. James Watt College is associated to Heriot-Watt University, Napier University, Northumbria University, University of Abertay and University of Paisley.

Assessment

Assessment is by case studies, assignments and examinations.

Entry Requirements

The admission requirements are:-

• Minimum 18 years of age
• LCCI Graduate Access program (GAP) in Accounting
• Higher National Certificate in Accounting
• IELTS 6.0 or TOFEL 550 (For non-English speaking countries)

Duration

9 months full-time; 12 months part-time.

Modules/units

Unit No.	Unit Title
1	Management Accounting for Planning and Control DE58 35
2	Management Accounting for Decision Making DE5A 35
3	Financial Reporting and Analysis DE5G 35
4	Accounting for Specialised Transactions DE5E 35
5	Accounting Group Award Graded Unit 2 DE65 35
6	Accounting Group Award Graded Unit 3 DE66 35
7	Business Taxation DE5L 35
8	Statistics for Business DE3M 35
9	Business Culture and Strategy DE3X 35
10	Auditing DE5J 35
Total:	15 HN credits

Course Fees

• $8,560 (including £400.00 as student registration fee with James Watt College and Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA))
• $214 registration fee

For international students:

• $321 sponsor fee
• $96.30 per year for Student Protection Scheme
• $20.00 Single Entry Visa (for visa countries)
• $80.00 Student Pass Fee
• $60.00 – $80.00 Medical Fees

All fees are in Singapore dollars and are inclusive of 7% Goods & Services Tax (GST)