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:

2 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:

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

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2025-2026 Study Plan:

COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 1
ACCT1001 Financial Accounting - - 3 2 3
COMM1010 English Communication I - - 3 3 0
EFFL1001 Effective Learning - - 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
Elective - Mathematics & Natural Science Cluster: select 1 of 36
BIOL1001 Inquiry-Based Biology - - 3 3 0
BIOL1002 Introduction to Botany - - 3 3 0
BIOL1003 Introduction to Ecology - - 3 3 0
BIOL1030 Biochemistry & Microbiology - - 3 3 0
BIOL1031 Biochemistry & Microbiology (Lab) - - 1 0 3
BIOL1110 Anatomy & Physiology I - - 4 3 3
BIOL1210 Anatomy & Physiology II BIOL1110 & BIOL1111 - 4 3 3
BIOL2010 Microbiology BIOL2011 - 3 3 0
BIOL2011 Microbiology (Lab) - - 1 0 3
CHEM1010 General Chemistry I - - 3 3 0
CHEM1011 General Chemistry I (Lab) - - 1 0 3
CHEM1020 General Chemistry II CHEM1010 & CHEM1011 CHEM1021 3 3 0
CHEM1021 General Chemistry II (Lab) CHEM1010 & CHEM1011 CHEM1020 1 0 3
CHEM1030 Health Sciences Chemistry - CHEM1031 3 3 0
CHEM1031 Health Sciences Chemistry (Lab) - CHEM1030 1 0 3
CHEM1040 Applied Science - CHEM1041 3 3 0
CHEM1041 Applied Science (Lab) - CHEM1040 1 0 3
CHEM3010 Petrochemistry CHEM1020 CHEM3011 2 2 0
CHEM3011 Petrochemistry (Lab) CHEM1021 CHEM3010 1 0 3
COMP1401 Introduction to Computers & Information Systems - - 3 2 3
INFT2102 Mathematics for IT INFS1101 - 3 2 3
MATH1010 Algebra & Trigonometry MA1029 OR AMPII Score of 60% - 3 3 1
MATH1020 Pre-Calculus MATH1010 OR AMPII Score of 75% - 3 3 0
MATH1030 Calculus I MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% - 3 3 0
MATH1040 Statistics - - 3 3 1
MATH1050 Linear Algebra - - 3 3 1
MATH1060 Numerical Problem Solving - - 3 3 1
MATH1070 Applied Mathematics - - 3 3 1
MATH2002 Quantitative Designs & Statistics - - 3 3 1
MATH2010 Calculus II MATH1030 - 3 3 0
PHYS1020 General Physics - PHYS1021 3 3 0
PHYS1021 General Physics (Lab) - PHYS1020 1 0 3
PHYS1030 Health Sciences Physics - PHYS1031 3 3 0
PHYS1031 Health Sciences Physics (Lab) - PHYS1030 1 0 3
SCIE1001 Science & Its Applications - - 3 3 0
SCIE1002 Science & the Environment - - 3 3 0
Semester 2 Total: 12 10 6
SEMESTER 3
HRMG1001 Principles of Human Resource Management - - 3 2 3
Semester 3 Total: 3 2 3
Year 1 Total: 27 23 13
COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
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 - - 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 0
Semester 6 Total: 9 0 0
Year 2 Total: 39 20 30
Program Total 66 43 43

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:

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Dr. Antoine Awad
Department Head, Accounting and Finance