Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance

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Duration

12 Months

Language

English

Credit

120

Mode

Flexible

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The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance is a 120-credit qualification consisting of 6 mandatory units recognized by the UK Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and European Qualifications Framework (EQF) at Level 7.

Objective

Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance is designed specifically for candidates who want to pursue their career in banking and finance, financial services industry, the management or professional accountancy. On completion of the course, the candidate is equipped with the essential knowledge and skills required to work at top-level positions in any industry, commerce, or organization— private and public sector, across the UK as well as abroad.

This qualification is also determined to provide learners with the opportunity to pursue a relevant master’s programme with a higher position.

The key objective of the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance includes:

  • To develop an understanding of the most recent progress in accountancy and reporting needed by national, local, and European government
  • To help understand modern and specialized tactics to accountancy and finance
  • To understand key theoretical, practical and experimental issues and necessary academic research
  • To develop an understanding of the difficulty of the ever-changing legal framework in which the financial sector works.
 

Modules

Combined with a total of 600 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) and 1200 hours of Total Qualification Time (TQT), the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance qualification has a total of 120 credits and 6 mandatory units.

  1. Business Research Methods (20 credits)
  2. Corporate Reporting (20 credits)
  3. Global Finance and Strategy (20 credits)
  4. Investment Analysis (20 credits)
  5. Strategic Audit (20 credits)
  6. Strategic Financial Management (20 credits)

Pursuing Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance will provide learners the opportunity to:

  • Build an ultimate learning approach to education and training
  • Implement theoretical understanding of accounting concepts and theories to modern-day and intricate business issues to enrich the business practice
  • Develop analytical skills and prepare learners for top-level, senior roles within the organization
  • Acquire vital insight into modern research and cutting-edge practice in the finance sector
  • Prove self-headship, creativity and independence in research and learning towards a new contribution to understanding in a selected field of finance
  • Gain novelty and initiative in handling global financial issues
  • Enhance their skills and knowledge to design and implement portfolio and projects management

About OTHM

The core responsibilities of top-level or senior-level managers in organizations include efficient financial management of the organization while achieving sustainable growth. It is only possible when top-level managers in an organization are well-acquainted with the cutting-edge standards and practices in accountancy and finance management.

OTHM offers a Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance to help learners in building essential theoretical knowledge and hands-on skill in accounting and finance management at the top management level in business organizations. Also, the learners will get facilitated about the ever-changing circumstances of the financial sector which eventually enriches the knowledge and skill of learners. The learners will learn to tackle finance management issues experienced in today’s competitive business environment.

On successful completion of OTHM Level 7 qualification in Accounting and Finance, learners can continue their further study and/or progress into or within employment. Since this qualification is regulated and certified by OfQual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners can be considered to progress to master’s or top-up programmes which are validated and awarded by the awarding body and delivered by OTHM in several universities in the UK and overseas.

Skills You Will Learn

During the course, the learner will gain the essential knowledge and skills needed for top-level management positions in an organization. The skills and knowledge will help understand the overall working of the financial sector and learn about the optimum approaches and practices to accountancy and finance.

This diploma helps learners to run their business more proficiently and facilitate their progression to higher levels within their organization. The diploma in accounting and finance includes contemporary topics with the latest, open-minded content, crucial key issues within today’s business environment, and the modern developments and revolutions in management research.

How Will I Benefit?

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance will equip learners with the essential practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to outrival in consultancy or management. During the course, learners will—

  • Understand and implement the principles of accounting and finance in today’s competitive business environment
  • Boost the employability in the financial as well as the non-financial world
  • Gain problem-solving and decision-making approaches
  • Learn to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Learn to gather, collate, select, review and examine information from different sources
  • Brush up on personal development and growth

Entry Requirements

For entry onto the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance qualification, learners must possess—

  • Level 6 bachelor’s degree or diploma in accounting or management, or an equivalent overseas qualification
  • Mature learners with a minimum of two years of relevant work experience in management.
  • The course is designed for learners 21 years and above
  • If English is not a native language, the learner must pass an English language competency test such as IELTS.

Course Duration

The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance is designed to be delivered over 12 months for full-time study but is also flexible with options of part-time and distance learning.

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Study Options

This diploma course is delivered with a flexible classroom-based method through comprehensive course materials, group discussions, case studies, question-based learning, presentations, and problem-solving activities.

Career Option

The career options after completing the Diploma in Accounting and Finance are many, including—

  • Banking and Finance
  • Professional Accountancy
  • Management
  • Financial Services Sector

Programme Support

KBS offers different excellent vocational qualifications which are guaranteed to comply with the highest standard education. We promote a high standard of top-notch education and training through our qualifications, which are appropriate and valuable. Our range of programmes offers progression to higher education and significant career development opportunities. Our programmes are developed to meet the ever-changing needs of employers and learners too.

Choosing to pursue a Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance from King’s Business School you can be assured to gain the essential knowledge and skills required for staying competitive in top-managerial positions in any organization. You will be skilled to efficiently deal with accountancy and finance matters like a pro!

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