Diploma in Accounting with Information Technology

Diploma in Accounting with Information Technology (Accredited by GTEC)

Programme Objectives

This program equips students with fundamental accounting skills and knowledge of accounting software applications. All Accounting Software courses are based on certified content from Sage 50 Accounting, Pastel, Tally Solution, intuit UK, and Sage 50 Accounting. This enables students to complement their academic studies with practical accounting software applications.

Academic Progression and Career Prospects

1. Graduates of the Diploma in Accounting with Information Technology may be admitted to level 200 (second year) of the B.Sc. Accounting programme upon successful completion.
2. Graduates who do not enroll in the BSc Accounting Programme must be able to effectively contribute to the integration of Information Technology (IT) and financial accounting in the public and private sectors as:

• Accounts officers
• Bookkeepers
• IT Technicians
• Tax support
• Payroll clerks
• Audit assistants

What is Covered?

Subjects offered include but not limited:

• Principles of Accounting
• Introduction to Computing
• Quantitative Methods
• Principles of Taxation
• Database Management Systems
• Computerized Accounting Software Practice
• Web Design & Internet Technologies.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES 

WASSCE and SSSCE Applicants

Applicants must have six [6] passes (A1-D7) as follows:

1. Three (3) Core Subjects: English, Mathematics and either Integrated Science or Social Studies in Business, General Arts and Sciences
2. Three credits in Elective (A1-D7) in three elective Subjects with an aggregate score of 36on the WASSCE scale or 24 on the SSSCE Scale or better in Business, General Arts or Science

Fees

The course for the programme is GHc3,000 (three thousand cedis) per academic year which covers course materials, tuition, student registration, assessments, and examinations, etc

Duration

Two academic years