ST HUGH'S
COLLEGE VIENTIANE
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Professional foundation in accountancy and business
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Important digital-skills for the workplace
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Increased skillset to advance your career
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Apply current financial accounting practices
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Understand the process of financial reporting
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Perform the duties and responsibilities of an auditor
WHO IS THIS PROGRAMME FOR?
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Career-changers moving to an accounting and finance role
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Accountancy professionals seeking a qualification
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Professionals wishing to upskill their knowledge of accounts and finance
2 years
Higher Diploma (Advanced diploma MQF Level 5)
January, May, September
100% English
Application fee
Registration fee
Tuition fee
The Higher Diploma in Digital Accounting can lead to a highly valued and rewarding career in one of the world's fastest growing professions.
The 2-year Higher diploma degree at St Hugh's College Vientiane provides a strong foundation in all aspects of accounting with 42 credits of technical education, such as payroll, income tax, auditing, and business ethics. In addition, you will gain a well-rounded education with a range of coursework in economics, marketing, communications, math, and the humanities (18 credits). Additionally, it gives students the background knowledge required for admission to year 2 or 3 of the bachelor's programme via credit transfer.
The programme is divided into modules assessed via continuous assessments (include case studies, class tests, discussions, oral presentations, group projects, and practical assignments) for 70% and a final exam for 30%. Between the 1st and 2nd study year, students have to undertake a 13-week paid internship.
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Accountant
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Tax Assistant
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Auditor
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Financial analyst
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Bookkeeper
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Administrative Officer
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Accounts payable Officer
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Accounts receivable Officer
Financial Accounting
Gain an understanding of the principles and concepts of financial accounting, technical competency in double-entry bookkeeping, and preparation of financial statements for various types of reporting entities.
Taxation
Develop both an understanding of, and technical skills, in personal and business taxation.
Business Law
Gain an understanding of the key concepts and fundamental principles of law in the context of business and commercial activities.
Business Management
Develop knowledge and understanding of business organisations and functions, information systems in business, modern management, leadership, corporate governance, professional ethics, and corporate social responsibility.
Spreadsheet Methods
This course provides a comprehensive overview of Microsoft Excel to help you prepare for the modern workplace. This course is beginner’s level with no prior knowledge of Excel needed.
Accounting with Computerised Application: Xero
Learn the practical procedures and techniques of using Xero computerised accounting software to prepare financial statements.
Advanced Financial Accounting
Build on the competencies gained in the Year 1 Financial Accounting module and acquire an understanding of relatively advanced financial accounting transactions and events, and develop practical skills in preparing and interpreting financial statements.
Management Accounting
Develop an understanding and technical competency in costing, planning, control, and decision- making to support key business functions and activities.
Financial Data Management
Gain (i) an understanding of data management and analysis, and (ii) the practical skills to apply software techniques and methods in support of analysis and resolution of financial accounting, management accounting and taxation issues on a multidisciplinary basis.
Work-Practice Module
To obtain the Diploma in Digital Accounting, in addition to successfully completing all core study modules, learners must complete two work-practice modules.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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A level: Full PASS in 2 subjects AND IGCSE PASS in Mathematics AND English
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Foundation: CGPA 2.50
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Complete High School (12 years of Education) + IELTS: 5.5
ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENT
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IELTS: 5.5
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TOEFL Essentials (Online): 8
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TOEFL iBT: 46
* Students who did not meet the English Requirement are required to take the English Preparation Programme (EPP) AND achieve the requirement of any equivalent English qualification.