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Programme Outline

Awarded and developed by: RMIT University, Australia

Advance your professional career in accounting

This degree provides you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in the business world. 

You will start your accounting education journey with four foundation subjects that will introduce you to the key issues currently facing industry, and supplement these with disciplinary and cross-disciplinary study.

This programme helps students develop an understanding of the technical and social aspects of accounting.

Accounting involves the systematic recording, reporting and analysis of financial transactions, and students will discover the importance of applying such specialised business-related knowledge guided by ethical, environmental, cultural and social considerations.

You will acquire technical skills and other broad-based knowledge for an outstanding career in accounting and related fields.
 

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Structure

• The mode of delivery is classroom learning.
• The programmes focus on both the theory obtained in the classrooms, while students develop an understanding and the confidence to be effective in practice. Beside lectures, students do case studies, problem-solving exercises, projects and self-managed learning activities.
• You may work independently or in a team to conduct research, solve problems, analyse and respond to case studies, prepare or respond to briefs, write original research or case study reports, or participate in managing a company in a computer-based business simulation. 
  This style of learning is designed to provide an environment where you can ask questions and seek feedback as well as contribute to class discussion and apply theory to practice.
   
• RMIT engages ²ÝÁñÉçÇø-based lecturers who demonstrated professional and academic competence. They are supported by RMIT Academic Staff who regularly visit ²ÝÁñÉçÇø for consulting, monitoring the programme, moderating assessment and intensive teaching sessions.
  
• All lectures are held at SIM Campus, 461 Clementi Road, ²ÝÁñÉçÇø 599491.
• Class requires a minimum of 50 students to commence.
  In the event that the above minimum number is not met, the intake will not commence. Students will be informed within 30 days before class commences.

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Assessment & Attendance

• Assessments vary from module to module. Students are normally assessed by continuous assessments in the form of mid-term class tests, individual and group assignments and projects, case studies discussion and class presentations.
• Most modules have a final examination at the end of semester.
  • The examinations are held between late April and mid-May for semesters commencing in January and between late October and mid-November for semesters commencing in July.
  • The examinations are scheduled on weekdays and Saturdays, in the mornings and afternoons.
• Students are usually allowed to repeat a module once only. For advanced modules with pre-requisites, students are required to satisfactorily meet the pre-requisites before undertaking the modules.
• Attendance requirement:
  • Local students: 75%
  • International students: 90%

Requirements to Graduate

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Accepted Entry Qualifications

• 3 GCE ‘A’ Level passes or
• Minimum of 3 H2 level subjects with a pass or above

• An RMIT approved non-cognate diploma from any of the local polytechnics 

• An RMIT approved cognate diploma from SIM or any of the local polytechnics.

Other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the university.

If an applicant does not satisfy the minimum entry requirement, the applicant may be able to satisfy the requirement if they can produce evidence of other equivalent qualifications or combination of qualifications and experience as assessed by RMIT University on a case-by-case basis.

Exemptions

Applicants holding qualifications other than a recognised diploma from SIM GE or a ²ÝÁñÉçÇø local polytechnic, should apply for advanced standing at the time of application.

On receipt of a credit application, RMIT will assess your previous study to determine if the body of knowledge and practice has changed significantly.

If the course content has changed significantly and you have not maintained sustained practice in the field of study, your application may be rejected.

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Equivalent International Qualifications

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English Language Requirements

Applicants who have achieved one of the following qualifications/studies, where English is the language of teaching and assessment no more than two years prior to the RMIT program commencement date (unless otherwise advised), will meet the English language entry criteria to the program(s):

• GCE ‘A’ levels at a ²ÝÁñÉçÇøan high school with
  • Minimum C or better in General Paper at AS / H1 Level; or
  • Minimum C grade in H2 subject (excluding language subjects and Mathematics and Music) for A level English – ²ÝÁñÉçÇø H2 (previously known as “A level” subject); or

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Programme Fees 

For Full-time Programme

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Mandatory Fees

All fees inclusive of prevailing GST.