Accredited Programme
Aim of the Programme
The purpose of the Higher Diploma in the Accounting Programme of Study is to provide education directly relevant to the needs of the accountancy profession and to offer the opportunity for exemptions on the Certificate level of the ICAEW - six (6) modules and the ACCA - six (6) modules.
The Programme gives an understanding of the legal, business and social environments in which accountancy operates and enables students to familiarize themselves with the challenges and trends of the accountancy sector. It helps develop practical skills in preparing and analyzing statements in accountancy at managerial level, in auditing, taxation, business law, corporate governance and finance.
Intended learning outcomes
Language of instruction: English.
Evidence of knowledge of English
Candidates whose native language is not English will be required to produce evidence of proficiency in written and spoken English, such as the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT) with a score of 46-59, the IELTS with a minimum score of 5.5, the GCE O.L or I.G.C.S.E in English language with a passing grade of at least “C”, or any other equivalent internationally recognized examination.
Foundation Year
In case evidence of any of the aforementioned qualifications is not provided, the candidate will be expected to pass the College’s English Language Test, (CELT). The College is using the internationally recognized Oxford placement test. If candidates do not succeed in this test they will be classified according to their score in one of the levels of Intensive English Courses, as indicated below, and they will be automatically registered in the Foundation Programme. This can only occur if Students satisfy all other admission requirements.
Foundation Programme:
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
COMPULSORY SUBJECTS | ECTS | |
ACADEMIC WRITING | ENG 103 | 6 |
BUSINESS MATHS | MAT 102 | 6 |
ICT I | CSC 101 | 6 |
BUSINESS STATISTICS I | STA 101 | 6 |
OPTIONAL SUBJECTS | ECTS | |
ICT II | CSC 102 | 6 |
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS | BUS 102 | 6 |
CALCULUS I | MAT 111 | 6 |
PUBLIC RELATIONS | MKT 120 | 6 |
ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR | MGT 223 | 6 |
BUSINESS STATISTICS II | STA 211 | 6 |
MARKET RESEARCH | MKT 222 | 6 |
CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR | MGT 222 | 6 |
ENTREPRENEURSHIP | MGT 212 | 6 |
COMPULSORY SUBJECTS | ECTS | |
MANAGEMENT | MGT 121 | 6 |
INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS | ECO 102 | 6 |
BUSINESS FINANCE I | FIN 221 | 6 |
ACCOUNTANT IN BUSINESS I | ACC 111 | 6 |
ACCOUNTANT IN BUSINESS II | ACC 122 | 6 |
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING I | ACC 112 | 6 |
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING II | ACC 123 | 6 |
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I | ACC 113 | 6 |
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING II | ACC 124 | 6 |
CORPORATE AND BUSINESS LAW I | LAW 212 | 6 |
CORPORATE AND BUSINESS LAW II | LAW 221 | 6 |
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT I | MGT 215 | 6 |
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT II | MGT 224 | 6 |
TAXATION I | ACC 214 | 6 |
TAXATION II | ACC 225 | 6 |
FINANCIAL REPORTING I | FIN 223 | 6 |
FINANCIAL REPORTING II | FIN 313 | 6 |
AUDIT & ASSURANCE I | ACC 314 | 6 |
AUDIT & ASSURANCE II | ACC 324 | 6 |
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT I | MGT 315 | 6 |
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT II | MGT 326 | 6 |
Name | Qualifications | FT / PT |
Dr Elena Malkawi | PhD Economics BSc Economics (Economics,Management, Marketing) |
FT |
George Antoniades | PhD Candidate Post Graduate Diploma in Management BSc in Business Administration/Marketing |
FT |
Maria Petrou | PhD Candidate Chartered Certified Accountant Master of Business Administration BSc in Applied Accounting |
FT |
Chrystalla Kazara | Chartered Certified Accountant MBA BA in Business Administration Professional Diploma in Banking Certified Fraud Examiner |
PT |
Eleonora Efstathiou | MSc Applied Maths BSc Mathematics |
PT |
Theodoros Christophides | MSc Telecommunications & Computer Networks Engineering BEng Telecommunications & Computer Networks Engineering |
PT |
Nastasia Michael | CIPD Advanced Level 7 Diploma in HRM MSc in Human Resources & Organisational Behaviour MSc in Management BA (Hons) in Accounting & Finance |
PT |
Louiza Yangou | Chartered Certified Accountant BA in Business Administration |
PT |
Angela Neokleous | MA in Education BA in Philosophy, Education and Psychology |
FT |
Konstantinos Papathomas | Diplom Ingenieur Architekt Diploma in English Language, Literature & Comparative Literature |
FT |
Henry Lara | BA Applied Linguistics | FT |
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