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Kaplan Higher Education Academy (Singapore)

Wilkie Road, Singapore, Singapore

BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONOURS) IN ACCOUNTANCY AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (Top-up)

This Degree programme brings together the twin disciplines of Accounting and Finance and is suitable for students seeking to pursue a career in Accountancy or Financial Services sectors.

Professional Accreditations

Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)*
Receive exemptions for up to 9 exams (3 Applied Knowledge and 6 Applied Skills exams)
Students can take the ACCA Professional papers directly while studying, so that they can graduate with both a Degree and ACCA-Affiliate title**.
Students who completed ACCA Fundamental Skills papers may apply for module exemption (subject to approval by the University).
Accredited by the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA)*
Receive exemptions^ for up to 5 modules with the Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification (SCAQ) Foundation Programme
Accreditations remain subject to accreditation providers. Kaplan Higher Education Academy is not responsible for any changes in accreditation requirements or loss of accreditation status not attributable to Kaplan Higher Education Academy.
Exemptions granted will be subject to accrediting professional bodies’ sole discretion at any time.

During their programme of study, students can skip the ACCA Fundamental level and take the ACCA Professional papers directly. Subject to Conditional Exemptions (CE) Pathway approval from ACCA.

Foundation Programme Module Exemption Fees are waived for Candidates with Accredited degrees.

Graduation & Degree Awarded

Students who successfully complete and pass the modules stipulated in the programme structure will be awarded the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Accountancy and Financial Management from University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom.

The Degree will be the same as that awarded to the on-campus graduates in the United Kingdom.

Intakes

  • June
  • Dec

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Career Development and Learning Opportunities
At Kaplan, we are committed to your success and growth. As part of your continuous learning, we offer a wide range of training opportunities designed to empower our employees to thrive in their roles and advance their careers. 

Family Member Discount
Beyond the educational aspirations of our own Kaplan employees, we are also dedicated to supporting the academic and career goals of their loved ones. Whether the goal is to enhance skills, earn a degree or explore new career paths, eligible Kaplan employees can look forward to a family member discount. 

Flexi Benefit Allowance
Eligible Kaplan employees are given a Flexible Benefit Allowance which can be used to cover medical outpatient expenses, specialist treatment, holiday expenses, gym membership, personal insurance, and more.

Health and Wellness Benefits
At Kaplan, eligible staff will have access to several benefits to support their physical health and mental well-being. Benefits include health insurance that protects our employees from the financial burden of unexpected medical expenses, complimentary health screening, mental health and wellness programmes, and more.

Leave Benefits
Kaplan offers a wide range of leave options to help our employees manage their work and life priorities. These leave benefits are a fundamental part of our commitment to nurturing the well-being of our valued employees and promoting a healthy work-life balance. 

Service Awards
We honour employees who have made significant contributions to our organisation and our mission. Our annual Service Award recognises and honours employees who attain service milestones in Kaplan.

PSW Opportunity

  • The International Students studying in certain institutions in Singapore are allowed to work part time for 16 hours per week as mentioned on the Ministry of Manpower website of Singapore.
  • Students who have studied in the institutions mentioned on the Ministry of Manpower website of Singapore are allowed to apply for a Long Term Visitor Pass.
  • They are allowed to look for a job during this time period.This is for 12 months.If the students get a job during this time period, the employer may sponsor for an Employment pass.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Academic Requirements

This Degree programme accepts the following qualifications, which includes:

Polytechnic Diploma
Kaplan Diploma
Other private Diplomas and/or foreign qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis
English Language Requirements

IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
Applicants are required to meet the University’s English language requirement.
In all cases, the final decision on admission to the programme rests with the University.

Working Experience
When required, work experience will apply as part of the admissions process. Applicants seeking recognition of experiential learning are required to provide a portfolio of evidence in accordance with the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning policies and practices. Any assessment on work experience and decisions on related admissions will be conducted by the University and will, where appropriate, lead to the recognition of the achievement of learning outcomes and the award of the University Credit.