Programme Overview

Qualification
BAcc (Hons)
Provider
Singapore Institute of Technology
Duration
3 years
Total credits
180
Application period
10 January to 19 March 2023
Next intake
Campus location
SIT@Dover

The Bachelor of Accountancy with Honours is a three-year, direct honours degree programme designed through a series of consultations with various industry heads, accreditation bodies, and external faculty consultants.

This degree programme will hone students’ critical and analytical skills in addition to the requisite knowledge needed for a professional accounting career in commerce, industry, government or public practice. Graduates will be specialists with deep skill-sets ready for the accounting 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

The curriculum will include various modules such as auditing, data analytics, finance, financial accounting, management accounting, and taxation.

Some of the highlights include the 8-month Integrated Work Study Programme in areas of auditing, business consulting, data analytics, risk management, taxation, etc. During the IWSP, students will undertake an Applied Analytics Capstone module to solve real industry problems using data analytics tools. In their final year, students can choose 1 from 5 specialisation areas (Applied Finance, Audit, Corporate Accounting, Management Accounting, and Tax) to further pursue advanced professional core knowledge. Students will also have Regional Exposure to Accounting Practice in ASEAN countries.

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
  • Singapore Accountancy Commission / Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants

In addition, the programme has been accepted into the CFA Institute University Recognition Programme as it 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 can join the national accountancy body of Singapore (ISCA) as Associates and extend their professional qualifications by completing the Singapore CA (Qualification) professional programme and becoming a Chartered Accountant of Singapore or CA (Singapore), which will enhance their career opportunities. Graduates will also be able to pursue professional qualifications from other internationally-renowned accounting 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 (AY2022/23)*

Module Title Credits
Introduction to Financial Accounting 6
Business Information Technology 3
Quantitative Analysis 6
Principles of Economics 6
Data Analytics and Visualisation 3
Foundations of Finance 6
Introduction to Management Accounting 6
Regulatory Framework of Accounting 6
Accounting Information Systems with Blockchain Technology 3
Corporate Finance 6
Financial Accounting 6
Fundamental Principles of Commercial Law 6
Company Accounting 6
Data Analytics and Machine Learning 6
Investment Risk Management 6
Management Accounting and Control 6
Accounting for Decision Making and Control 6
Auditing 6
Business Valuation and Analysis 6
Taxation 6
Integrated Work Study Programme 20
Applied Analytics Capstone 10

Specialisation Modules in one of the five tracks.

Module Title Credits
Specialisation Option 1 – Applied Finance 24
Derivatives: Markets and Products 6
Applied Financial Management 6
Financial Institutions and Markets 6
Integrative Business Management – Applied Finance 6
Specialisation Option 2 – Auditing 24
Advanced Auditing 6
Internal Audit 6
Forensic Auditing and Risk Management 6
Integrative Business Management - Auditing 6
Specialisation Option 3 – Corporate Accounting 24
Advanced Company Accounting 6
Fraud, Ethics and Forensic Accounting 6
Corporate Reporting and Financial Analysis 6
Integrative Business Management – Corporate Accounting 6
Specialisation Option 4 – Management Accounting 24
Issues in Management Accounting 6
Strategic Management Accounting 6
Strategic Planning and Budgeting 6
Integrative Business Management – Management Accounting 6
Specialisation Option 5 – Taxation 24
Advanced Taxation 6
Transfer Pricing 6
Regional Tax and International Tax Planning 6
Integrative Business Management – Taxation 6
Module Title Credits
Digital Competency Essentials 2
Critical Thinking and Communicating 4
Introduction to Design Innovation 2
Interdisciplinary Design Innovation 4
Social Innovation Project 3

* 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 accounting background, i.e. Diploma in Accountancy/Accounting may apply for up to two trimesters of exemptions from the first year.

For students with non-relevant accounting 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

Subsidised fees per credit
$155.00
Total credit
180
Tuition fees: $27,900.00 for SG Citizens / $109,878.00 Non-subsidised fees.
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Subsidised fees per credit
$295.00
Total credit
180
Tuition fees: $53,100.00 for Permanent Resident / $109,878.00 Non-subsidised fees.
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Subsidised fees per credit
$401.25
Total credit
180
Tuition fees: $72,225.00 for International Student / $109,878.00 Non-subsidised fees.
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  • Tuition fees shown are the total cost for completion of studies, based on the minimum credits required to graduate.
  • Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents fees are exclusive of GST and subsidised by the Ministry of Education.
  • International Students and Non-Subsidised fees are inclusive of 7% GST.

Learn more about
  1. Tuition Grant Scheme
  2. Incidental Fees
  3. Financial Aid
  4. Miscellaneous Fees
  5. Payment

Industry Advisory Committee

The members of the Industry Advisory Committee for this programme are:

Mr Ng Boon Yew (Chairperson) Ms Lee Sze Yeng
Mrs Chia-Tern Huey Min Mr Sim Guan Seng
Mr Chua Chin San Mr Sarjit Singh
Mr Cheung Pui Yuen Mr Tan Khoon Guan
Mr Derek How Mr Peter Tierney
Ms Fann Kor Mr Christopher Wong
Mr Evan Law