新加坡管理学院

Developed and awarded by Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham, UK.

The two-year programme is offered through Birmingham Business School’s Departments of Accounting and Finance. The University of Birmingham is one of the Top 15 universities in the UK subject table rankings for Accounting and Finance (The Complete University Guide 2020).

This programme is designed for prospective students with an average Grade B who wish to pursue an accounting or financial career in business, professional practice or the public sector.

An SIM Preparatory Course in Accounting and Finance is available for non-Accounting related diploma holders.

As financial markets integrate and business operations diversify, the need for adoption of common global accounting practices intensifies. The programme will give you a firm technical grounding in accounting and finance as well as a wider appreciation of business issues within a global political, legal and social environment.

Career Prospects

Students are offered the opportunity to engage with work experience via a third year optional module, Professional Development. This module is designed to bridge the gap between their academic studies and the future professional life post-graduation. Student learning on the placement will be assessed by the University.

Birmingham graduates are highly sought after by diverse employers for their drive, diversity, communication and problem solving skills, and team-working abilities. They can go on to become accountants, auditors, brokers, financial analysts, fund managers, investment researchers, tax specialists, traders, etc.

Professional Accreditation

Graduates who wish to continue to professional accreditation may obtain exemptions from the professional bodies below:

• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
• CPA Australia
• Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)

Opportunity for Postgraduate Study

Graduates may further their studies to attain a postgraduate qualification from universities around the world upon completion of this programme.

To pursue a Master’s qualification with University of Birmingham, you will require at least an upper second class award. The University of Birmingham currently offers a suite of postgraduate taught programmes at SIM.