Diploma in Accounting (Dip. Acc)

Program Description

The Diploma in Accounting (Dip. Acc) is a two-year program that prepares graduates with the knowledge, skills, and competencies to start a career as a professional accountant. In the Dip. Acc program students are introduced to accounting practices, accounting technologies, fundamental business concepts, and soft skills. Students engage in hands-on experiential learning through applied activities and the use of accounting technologies.

Program Duration:

Two years

Accreditation:

The Diploma in Accounting (Dip. Acc) is accredited through the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), a leading specialized accreditation association for business education. For more information on UDST’s ACBSP accreditation, please visit www.acbsp.org.

Admission Requirements:

Academic Admission Requirement

1. High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%.

Language Admission Requirement

1. The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate; OR

2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0; OR

3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.

Mathematics Admission Requirement

1. A minimum of 60% on the University Math Placement Test; OR

2. A valid SAT Report Form with a minimum score of 480; OR

3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.

Additional Admission Criteria

1. Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and admission priority category.

Program Educational Objectives

Within a few years of graduation from the Diploma in Accounting (Dip. Acc) program, graduates will be able to:

PEO01. Possess knowledge and skills in applied accounting, and practice general business analytical skills to prepare financial and managerial reports

PEO02. Meet requirements for a professional accounting body

PEO03. Effectively operate in the common business domains such as finance, management, and marketing

PEO04. Possess the personal and cognitive skills required to be effective in business including effective communication, efficient teamwork, entrepreneurship, and other soft skills such as time management, supervision and leadership management

PEO05. Demonstrate ethics in business and responsibility to their society and profession

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Diploma in Accounting (Dip. Acc) program, graduates will be prepared to:

SLO01. Explain accounting concepts and techniques used in business environments

SLO02. Demonstrate skill in preparing financial statements according to international standards by using financial information, accounting tools and techniques

SLO03. Develop preliminary budgets and business plans using accounting principles, concepts, tools and techniques

SLO04. Identify major trends in accounting that impact business operations

SLO05. Develop as an accounting professional in the areas of communication, team building, creativity, and ethical/ legal functioning

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COURSE NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	REQUISITE		HOURS/WEEK
COURSE NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	Pre-req	CO-req	CR	LEC	LAB
SEMESTER 1
ACCT1001	Financial Accounting	-	-	3	2	3
COMM1010	English Communication I	-	-	3	3	0
EFFL1003	Experiential Learning & Entrepreneurship	-	-	3	3	0
MATH1070	Applied Mathematics	-	-	3	3	1
Semester 1 Total:				12	11	4
SEMESTER 2
BKFT1001	Principles of Finance	ACCT1001	-	3	2	3
COMM1020	English Communication II	COMM1010	-	3	3	0
MRKT1001	Principles of Marketing	-	-	3	2	3
General Education Requirement: select 1 of 0
Semester 2 Total:				9	7	6
SEMESTER 3
HRMG1001	Principles of Human Resource Management	-	-	3	2	3
Semester 3 Total:				3	2	3
Year 1 Total:				24	20	13

COURSE NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	REQUISITE		HOURS/WEEK
COURSE NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	Pre-req	CO-req	CR	LEC	LAB
SEMESTER 4
ACCT2001	Managerial Accounting	ACCT1001	-	3	2	3
ACCT2003	Intermediate Financial Accounting I	ACCT1001	-	3	2	3
ACCT2010	Quantitative Methods for Decision Making	-	-	3	2	3
BUSG2010	Qatar Business Law	Min 24 Credits	-	3	2	3
ECON2010	Business Economics	-	-	3	2	3
Semester 4 Total:				15	10	15
SEMESTER 5
ACCT2005	Intermediate Financial Accounting II	ACCT2003	-	3	2	3
ACCT3001	Advanced Costing & Managerial Accounting	ACCT2001	-	3	2	3
ACCT3005	Accounting Information Systems	ACCT2003	-	3	2	3
ACCT3007	Financial Reporting & Analysis	ACCT2003	-	3	2	3
ACCT3009	Financial Modelling	ACCT2003	-	3	2	3
Semester 5 Total:				15	10	15
SEMESTER 6
BUSG2301	Work Placement	Min 54 Credits CGPA>2.0	-	9	0	40
Semester 6 Total:				9	0	40
Year 2 Total:				39	20	70
Program Total				63	40	83

Graduate Future Pathways:

Graduates of the Diploma in Accounting (Dip. Acc) may choose to continue their studies and complete the Bachelor of Business Administration in Applied Accounting (B.B.A. AAcc), or Bachelor of Business Administration in Banking and Fintech (B.B.A. BkFinTech) degree program.

Graduate Career Opportunities:

The Diploma in Accounting (Dip. Acc) is an applied program with learning outcomes closely linked to the labor market. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist and include, but are not limited to, the following:

Payroll Officer
Assistant Comptroller
Junior Auditor
Credit Analyst
Taxation Officer
Financial Officer

Program Contact:

Dr. Mahmoud Alsayed

Department Head, Accounting

mahmoud.alsayed@udst.edu.qa

Phone

+974-4495-2010