Higher Diploma in Accounting & Finance

The Higher Diploma in Accounting & Finance has been developed by the London School of Business and Finance as a qualification for students aiming for a career in one of a wide range of industries, and/or for students aiming for a Higher Education qualification in a subject allied to Accounting and Finance.

The aim of the Higher Diploma in Accounting & Finance is to give students the best possible preparation for a successful career in one of a wide range of industries. Graduates of the course will be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the basic underlying academic concepts and principles associated with the broader discipline of Management. Holders of the Higher Diploma will be able to demonstrate detailed knowledge and critical understanding of the major theories in business and management, and of the way in which those theories have developed.

The Higher Diploma in Accounting aims to provide students with:

•  Knowledge and skills that will enable them to follow a career in all areas of accounting and a wide range of careers in business and finance.
• To develop students’ competence and practical skills in accounting.
• To provide students with the relevant knowledge and understanding of accounting and finance as it relates to the wider business context.
• To develop students’ competence and practical skills in accounting and finance
• To enhance understanding of the limits of their knowledge, and how this influences analyses and interpretations based on that knowledge.
• To support independent learners and acquire a range of transferrable skills.

At the end of this course, students will:

• Demonstrate knowledge of organizations, the external environment in which they operate and how they are managed
• Analyze strategic issues related to the subjects studied.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems related to the subjects studied.
• Show an understanding of accounting and finance principles and practices in the context of their chosen specialization.
• Apply theory to the solution of familiar and unfamiliar problems within the organization,
• Demonstrate proficiency in quantitative methods and computing techniques and know-how to use these techniques and methods effectively across a range of problems