Qualification Number: 603/0701/8
Overview
The Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance qualification is designed for learners with relevant experience, and/or qualifications the knowledge and skills they need to work in the fields of accounting and finance. For those learners that have prior experience in accounting and finance and who also possess a professional qualification, the pathway through this programme will develop their professional competence.
The qualification enables learners to develop knowledge and understanding of accounting and finance within wider organisational contexts in addition to applying technical and specialist skills to a range of contexts within which they operate.
Entry Requirements
Candidates must hold/meet one or more of the criteria on the list below:
- Level 6 diploma or bachelor’s degree in management or accounting
- An equivalent professional qualification from a recognised institution.
- Mature students with a minimum of two years of relevant work experience may be considered.
- This course is designed for learners aged 19 and above.
- UK Versity will determine language proficiency in English if English is not your native language.
Qualification Structure
OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance programmes consists of the following 6 mandatory units that provide a total of 120 credits:
- Investment Analysis (20 credits)
- Corporate Reporting (20 credits)
- Global Finance and Strategy (20 credits)
- Strategic Financial Management (20 credits)
- Strategic Audit (20 credits)
- Business Research Methods (20 credits)
Duration and Delivery
- The qualification is designed to be delivered over one academic year for full-time study but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning.
- The qualification is delivered via blended or distance learning through lectures and tutorials
Assessment and Verification
- All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the centre and verified by OTHM. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.
- To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, a learner must have successfully passed all the learning outcomes for that unit.
- The Assessor should provide an audit trail showing how the judgement of the learner’s overall achievement has been arrived at.
Progressions
Passing the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance enables learners to progress into or within employment or continue their further study towards UK Masters top-up qualifications. OTHM has a progression arrangement with a number of UK universities that acknowledges the ability of learners after studying Level 3-7 qualifications to be considered for advanced entry into corresponding degree year and masters top-up programmes.
Course Material
Course materials, including presentations, handouts, assignment briefs, and e-books are made available to enrolled learners. In addition to this, the learners will also receive the course handbook and tutorial via emails, in order to support the learning.
Books
We can provide printed books for certain units and these can be ordered by the learners at the start of the course at an additional cost. These are from BPP Publishing or other publications and are discounted for enrolled learners. These are available for selected units only.
Online learning
The learner sets their own pace for their learning and the courses are offered on an academic-year basis. Although our tutors encourage the learners to make progress monthly, this approach is flexible.
Fees
For UK/EU students: £1500*
The fee includes registration, assessment, teaching and certification. There is no other hidden cost.
Key Facts
Awarding Body: OTHM Qualifications
Course Duration: 6-9 months
Method of study: Blended Learning / Full or Part Time / Distance Learning
Qualification Level: 7
We do everything we can to ensure that information on our website is correct, however, details may change and we cannot accept responsibility for errors or omissions. For more detailed information about the course visit OTHM official website at https://www.othm.org.uk/othm-level-7-diploma-in-accounting-and-finance.html