Bachelor of Science (Honours) Accounting and Finance (Top-up) (University of Birmingham)

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• Diploma in Accounting awarded by SIM; or
• Accounting related diplomas from local polytechnics; or
• Non-accounting related diplomas with successful completion of a three-month SIM Preparatory Course in Accounting and Finance.
• All other qualifications will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants must obtain an average Grade B and may be required for interview before admission.

All admissions (direct & non-direct entries) are based on merit and are subject to the final approval of the University.

Accounting diplomas that may be eligible for advanced standing into the two-year programme include:

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• SIM Diploma in Accounting
• Nanyang Polytechnic: Diploma in Accountancy and Finance (renamed from Diploma in Accountancy and Taxation wef 2004)
• Ngee Ann Polytechnic: Diploma in Accountancy
• Singapore Polytechnic: Diploma in Accountancy
• Temasek Polytechnic: Diploma in Accounting and Finance

Subject to the University’s review, applicants with relevant business diplomas may not be required to take the SIM Preparatory Course in Accounting and Finance. For example: SIM Diploma in Banking and Finance / International Business / Management Studies. 

English Language Requirements

• Minimum C6 pass in English as First Language at GCE ‘O’ Level; or
• IELTS 6.5 overall (at least 6.0 in each band); or
• TOEFL 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing; or
• Successful completion of a recognised approved diploma, where the language of instruction was English.

Preparatory Course in Accounting and Finance

Developed and awarded by SIM, Singapore.

Applicants with non-accounting diplomas or with suitable qualifications will be required to complete and pass a three-month Preparatory Course in Accounting and Finance for entry into the degree programme.

The preparatory course, comprising three modules, will cover foundation concepts which prepares students for undergraduate study with University of Birmingham.

See course webpage for more information

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Structure

• A structured curriculum delivered over two years through classroom learning.
• There are two semesters in a year and students are expected to undertake 120 credits of modules for each academic year.
• Taught by Birmingham academics and local specialists who worked/are working in the accounting and finance profession.
• Weekly schedule: Monday to Friday over three time slots: 8:30am/12pm/3:30pm. Saturday classes may occasionally be scheduled if required.
• Lessons are typically conducted 3 to 6 hours per day.
• A 20-credit module has 60 hours of class contact delivered on a block teaching basis through lectures and tutorials.
• Exemptions: Nil
• Average teacher-student ratio – 1:80
• Minimum class size to commence: 30 students
• If the class fails to commence due to low take-up rate, students will be informed within one month before programme commencement with the refund of application fee.
• All classes are conducted on SIM campus, unless otherwise stated.

Assessment & Attendance

• Local and international students: 100% attendance rate 
• Year 2 progression to Year 3: Obtain 100 credits from Year 2  
• Modes of assessment: Varies module to module which can include written exams, coursework or a combination of both.  
• Coursework includes written assignments, in-class tests, presentations, projects, etc. Some coursework may be group-based. 
• Revision sessions with lecturers will be arranged during the study break before exams through various platforms including video conferences, online recordings etc. 
• Assessment schedule is subject to change by the University. 

Modules

The modules offered are pre-determined by the University.

Year 2 (120 credits)

• Audit* 
• Corporate Finance 
• Financial Reporting 
• Business Law* 
• Management Accounting 
• Taxation: Principles and Planning* 

Year 3 (120 credits)

• Advanced Corporate Finance 
• Advanced Financial Accounting Practice and Theory 
• Accounting and Finance Research Project

 Optional Module (choose 2) 

• Professional Development
• Business Analytics 
• Advanced Management Accounting and Control 
• Financial Statement Analysis