Diploma in Accounting and Business
Introduction
The objective of the SACL Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and Business qualification is to provide learners with an understanding of accounting and business in the broader business context, and to provide them with the practical, industry-focused skills to manage business finances, budgets and cash flow effectively, and to play a key role in business growth.
The Level 4 units combine both theoretical and practical knowledge in academic and research skills, the business and economic environment, quantitative methods, financial accounting, management accounting, and leading and managing teams.
Successful completion of this qualification will equip learners with the specialist skills and technical terminology to develop their accounting and business and management skills and to progress to further study or employment.
Delivery Mode
The qualification is designed as flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning. The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials, seminars, distance, online by approved centres only.
Typical Age
This qualification is designed for learners who are typically aged 18 and above.
Entry Criteria
SACL requires no prior qualifications to study Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice.
The SACL Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and Business qualification consists of 6 mandatory units, 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and the recommended Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for this qualification is a minimum of 600 hours.
| Unit Name | Credits | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Writing and Research Skills | 20 | Yes |
| Business and the Economic Environment | 20 | Yes |
| Principles of Financial Accounting | 20 | Yes |
| Quantitative Methods in a Business Context | 20 | Yes |
| Management Accounting | 20 | Yes |
| Leading and Managing Teams | 20 | Yes |
