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Higher Nitec in Services – Accounting (Enhanced Curricular Structure)

Campus

ITE College Central

ITE College West

Industry

Accountancy

Course type

Part-time

Certifications

Higher Nitec

Build a solid foundation in accounting! Gain practical skills to perform key accounting tasks and prepare for career opportunities across commercial, industrial, and public sectors.

Course duration: 24 months

The course duration is 2 to 4 years.  

What you'll learn

  • Handle oral and written communication in a business/workplace environment.

  • Generate reports from the accounting system for business decision making.

  • Prepare cost accounts.

  • Prepare final accounts for various entities.

  • Prepare Goods and Services Tax Return.

  • Produce office documents using multiple software.

  • Provide quality customer service.

Download Core module details [PDF, 167 KB]

Entry requirements

3 GCE ‘O’ Level Grades:

  • Grade 1-7 in English Language;

  • Grade 1-8 in Mathematics (Elementary/Additional) or Principles of Accounts;

  • Grade 1-7 in one of the other subject.

Applicants must have sat for Mathematics (Elementary/Additional).

OR

  • Nitec in Services qualifications; or

  • Nitec qualifications (Business/Services Skills); or

  • Workplace Literacy & Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 in Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing and Numeracy, and one year relevant work experience; or

  • Completed four Foundation modules.

Applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements will need to complete Foundation modules before taking Core/Specialisation modules.

Entry requirements for Foundation modules

  • 2 GCE 'O' Level Grades (Grade 1-8) in any two subjects; or

  • 3 GCE 'N' Level Passes (Grade A-D or Grade 1-5) in English Language and two other subjects; or

  • Workplace Literacy & Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 in Speaking and Listening, and Level 4 in Reading, Writing and Numeracy.

Progression opportunities

Flowchart of CET progression from no qualification to university via Nitec, Higher Nitec, and diplomas

Career opportunities

Higher Nitec in Services – Accounting graduates are employed by government agencies, statutory boards and private sector companies. Some job titles held are Accounts Associate, Accounts Assistant and Finance Assistant. Career advancement prospects will improve when graduates acquire experience and upgrade their skills and knowledge with higher-level courses.

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Higher Nitec in Services – Business Administration (Enhanced Curricular Structure)

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