Diploma in Accounting (DIA)
Objectives
IBS offers Diploma in Business (Accounting) (DIA) of University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG), as a Study Centre. On completion of the DIA, students will be equipped with the skills, knowledge and understanding to perform most of the Accounting functions needed in a business. Successful candidates will be eligible to receive a UPNG Diploma Award, which would allow them to follow a two-year Degree programme at UPNG leading to a Bachelor of Accounting Degree.
Entry Requirements
Grade 12 or,
Equivalent to above
Registration
Registration is possible twice a year before the beginning of each semester. Full time students can take up to four subjects in each semester, which will enable completion of the course in two years. Part time students may take two subjects a semester and complete the course in four years. Students must register by the last working day prior to the date of commencement. Please check our advertisement in the National/ Post Courier for the exact date of commencement.
Course Duration
2 Years Full-time
Course Fee
Academic Course Fee Summary
Course Outline
Foundation
6.13901 Communication & Life Skills
3.12201 Accounting I
3.11201 Introduction to Business Administration
1.10833 Applied Finite Mathematics
6.10305 Business Communication
3.12202 Accounting II (3.12201)
6.13902 Computer Literacy & Numeracy
3.10301 Foundation Economics
5.30721 Business Law
Final
3.22201 Financial Accounting I (3.12202)
3.22203 Cost Accounting & Budgeting I (3.12202)
3.22205 Elements of Information Systems
3.22207 Auditing (3.12202)
3.22202 Financial Accounting II (3.22201)
3.22204 Cost Accounting & Budgeting II (3.22203)
3.22206 Analysis & Design of Information Systems (3.22205)
3.22208 Taxation (3.12202)
6.23903 Ethics and Civics