Diploma in Accounting

Equipping you for the dynamic business world

Intake Dates
January
March
May
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September

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BTEC Higher National Diploma (UK)

In addition to its existing diplomas, DISTED also delivers the BTEC – Business & Technology Education Council Level 5 Higher National Diploma (HND). It is the only institution of higher learning in north Malaysia fully endorsed by Edexcel to exclusively offer the BTEC HND qualification in Business Studies, Accounting, Hospitality Business Management, Engineering, Computer Science and Creative Multimedia.

The BTEC HND Advantages

Awarded by Edexcel, UK’s largest awarding body regulated by The Office of Qualifications and Examinations (Ofqual).
Work-related qualification built to accommodate the needs of employers and allow progression to university.
Places emphasis on assignments, projects, practical learning and understanding of courses.
Recognised by 95% of higher education institutions in the UK, and over 200 leading universities worldwide – including several of The Times top-100 ranked universities in Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong.
Recognised by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

Programme Overview

DISTED’s Diploma in Accounting programme provides cutting-edge knowledge and practical techniques of accounting, finance, management, auditing, law, taxation and accounting information system. Students will learn to prepare and maintain a full set of accounts for small and medium-sized organisations, and will be competent in using international computerised accounting software.

The programme builds a solid stepping stone into diverse employment opportunities in the areas of accounting, finance and management including management accounting, financial accounting, auditing, forensic accounting, management consultancy and corporate finance.

Upon completion, students can articulate into the second year of a 3+0 Staffordshire University (UK) business degree at DISTED or progress to ACCA Qualification studies with 3 paper exemptions at DISTED, which leads to globally recognised professional accountancy status.

Programme Structure & Courses

The typical course units, totalling 90 to 91 credits, are as follows:

Core Courses

Accounting and Reporting

Financial Accounting 1
Financial Accounting 2
Financial Accounting 3
Financial Accounting 4
Computerised Accounting
Accounting Theory and Practice

Taxation

Taxation 1
Taxation 2

Auditing

Audit Practice

Costing

Cost Accounting
Management Accounting
Performance Management

Computing

Computer Application

Economics

Introduction to Microeconomics
Macroeconomics

Finance

Business Finance 1
Business Finance 2

Statistics

Business Statistics

Business

Business Law
Corporate Law
Entrepreneurship
Human Resource Management
Introduction to Marketing
Organisation Behaviour

Language and Others

Academic English
Research Methodology
Study Skills

General Studies
Students are required to complete the compulsory General Studies prescribed by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

Assessment System
40% coursework and 60% examination

Duration of Study
Intakes are available as follows:
January, March or August – 4 long and 2 short semesters over 2 years.
May or September – 4 long and 3 short semesters over 2 years and 2 months.

Graduates of our diploma programmes are awarded with a dual certification from BTEC and DISTED.
Qualified, experienced, dedicated and caring lecturers supported by experienced technical staff.
High quality textbooks are made available to students.
Close monitoring of your academic progress.
Ideal learning environment at our purpose-built Yeap Chor Ee Heritage Campus with excellent modern facilities.
Scholarships are available to Malaysian students*.

*Terms and conditions apply