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Programme Overview
Qualification
Bachelor of Business in Accountancy
Provider
Singapore Institute of Technology
Duration
3 years
Total credits
180
Application period
8 January to 19 March 2025
Next intake
Campus location
SIT Punggol Campus
Prior to Academic Year 2025, this programme was formerly known as the Bachelor of Accountancy.
The Bachelor of Business in Accountancy with Honours is a three-year, direct honours degree programme designed through a series of consultations with various industry heads and accreditation bodies.
This degree programme will hone students’ critical and analytical skills in addition to the requisite knowledge needed for a professional accountancy career in commerce, industry, government or public practice. Graduates will be specialists with deep skill-sets ready for the accountancy sector.
As accountants’ roles involve constant communication, the accountancy curriculum will enhance students’ soft skills through interactive activities such as oral and written presentations, as well as individual and team-based assignments which will be regular features in the programme.
Curriculum Highlights
- OCBC Analytics and Innovation Lab
- Blockchain Technology and Machine Learning
- Accredited by Local and International Professional Bodies
- A CFA Institute - University Affliated Programme (Covers 70% of the CFA Programme Candidate Body of Knowledge)
- Eight-month Integrated Work Study Programme (local or overseas)
Accreditation of the Programme
The programme is accredited by the following professional bodies:
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
- Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
- Chartered Financial Analyst – under the University Affiliation Program
- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
- CPA Australia
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
- Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority / Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
In addition, the programme is recognised by the CFA Institute as a member of University Recognition Programme. As our programme incorporates at least 70% of the CFA Programme Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK), which provides students with a solid grounding in the CBOK and prepares them well to sit for the CFA exams.
Career Opportunities
Accountants are highly sought-after across diverse industries such as banking, management consulting, and the service sector. Graduates of the SIT Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) programme can accelerate their pathway to obtaining the Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification (SCAQ), enabling them to advance more rapidly toward becoming a a Chartered Accountant of Singapore (CA Singapore), which will further enhance their career opportunities. Additionally, they will be able to pursue professional qualifications from other internationally renowned accountancy professional bodies such as CAANZ, CIMA, CPA Australia, and ICAEW, amongst others.
Integrated Work Study Programme
Integrated Work Study Programme provides students with the opportunity to undertake real work. Held over the span of eight months, it is designed to be more in-depth than a traditional internship. You will gain real work experience and apply the theories you learn in class with actual practice.
Career Options
- Chartered Accountant/ Certified Practising Accountant
- Management and Taxation Consultant
- Auditor
- Financial and Risk Analyst and Financial Controller
- Fraud Investigator and Forensic Accountant
- Entrepreneur;
Programme Structure (AY2025/26)*
- Common Modules
(39 Credits) - Core Modules
(90 Credits) - Elective Modules
(18 Credits) - University Modules
(15 Credits) - Unrestricted Electives
(18 Credits)
| Module Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Business Accounting | 6 |
| Business Economics | 6 |
| Business Strategies and Entrepreneurship | 6 |
| Data-Driven Business Analysis | 6 |
| Applied Data Analytics | 3 |
| Financial Management | 6 |
| Integrative Business Management | 6 |
* The programme structure is subject to change without prior notice. SIT regularly reviews its curriculum to ensure that it remains industry-relevant and prepares our students for the evolving needs of industry.
Eligibility and Exemption
Students with relevant accountancy background, i.e. Diploma in Accountancy/Accounting may apply for exemptions.
For students with non-relevant accountancy background, i.e. Diplomas from other disciplines; exemptions of modules will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Diploma holders from any of the five local polytechnics, A-level / IB Diploma graduates, and holders of equivalent Year 12 qualifications are welcome to apply.
Fees and Finances
Singapore Citizen
Subsidised fees per credit
$155.00
Total credit
180
Tuition fees: $27,900.00 for SG Citizens / $111,933.00 Non-subsidised fees.
Permanent Resident
Subsidised fees per credit
$295.00
Total credit
180
Tuition fees: $53,100.00 for Permanent Resident / $111,933.00 Non-subsidised fees.
International Student
Subsidised fees per credit
$408.75
Total credit
180
Tuition fees: $73,575.00 for International Student / $111,933.00 Non-subsidised fees.
Industry Advisory Committee
The members of the Industry Advisory Committee for this programme are:
| Mr Ng Boon Yew (Chairperson) | Ms Lee Sze Yeng |
| Mr Andrew Tan | Mr Sarjit Singh |
| Mr Chua Chin San | Mr Tan Khoon Guan |
| Mr Cheung Pui Yuen | Mr Peter Tierney |
| Mr Derek How | Ms Fann Kor |
