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Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025

Accountancy & Finance

Provides you with an integrated learning experience, where you will be equipped with strong fundamentals in both accounting and finance, including emerging areas such as sustainability, data science and analytics, digital accounting, financial forensics, internal controls and risk management.

Course code : C98
Nanyang Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE , DAE , JPAE , Poly EAE , PFP
2025 JAE ELR2B2-B net aggregate: 5-12
Course duration : 3 years

Course details

Field of study Business and Management
Certification offered

Diploma in Accountancy & Finance

Learn more about the course

Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.

For N(A)-Level students seeking admission through PFP

This course is under the Humanities, Art, Media and Business cluster

Subject Grade
English Language Syllabus A 1-3
Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics 1-3

Any 1 relevant subject:

  • Art
  • Geography
  • History
  • Humanities (Social Studies, Geography)
  • Humanities (Social Studies, History)
  • Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in English)
  • Literature in English
  • Principles of Accounts
1-3

Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA

1-4
For O-Level students seeking admission through JAE
Subject Grade
English Language 1-6
Additional Mathematics or Mathematics 1-6

Any one of the 2nd group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-B Aggregate Type

  • Art
  • Business Studies
  • Combined Humanities
  • Economics
  • Geography
  • Higher Art
  • Higher Music
  • History
  • Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in English)
  • Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in Chinese)
  • Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in Malay)
  • Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in Tamil)
  • Humanities (Social Studies, History)
  • Humanities (Social Studies, Geography)
  • Intro to Enterprise Development
  • Literature in English
  • Literature in Chinese
  • Literature in Malay
  • Literature in Tamil
  • Media Studies (English)
  • Media Studies (Chinese)
  • Music
  • Principles of Accounts
1-6

Course modules

Year 1

Core modules

  • Application of Business Fundamentals
  • Applied Economics for Business
  • Applied Statistics for Business
  • Business Accounting & Analysis
  • Business IT & Spreadsheet Modelling
  • Financial Accounting & Interpretation
  • Professional Business Communication
  • Strategic Business Communication
  • Sustainable Finance
  • User-Centred Design

Complementary electives

  • General Studies
Year 2

Core modules

  • Accounting System & Blockchain
  • Audit & Assurance
  • Corporate Reporting
  • Data Science Fundamentals & Analytics
  • Digital Accounting & AI
  • Digital Technology Adoption for Businesses (WIU)
  • Risk Management & Forensic Investigation
  • Sustainability in Business Project (WIU)
  • Taxation

Complementary electives

  • General Studies
Year 3

Core modules

  • Company Law & Practice
  • Corporate Financial Management
  • Cost & Management Accounting
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship Project (WIU)
  • Innovation & Viable Business Development
  • International Finance & Treasury
  • Internship Programme (WIU)

Internship

Internship duration 24 weeks
Internship timeframe Year 3

Career prospects

You can explore the following career options upon graduation:

  • Business Consultant
  • Cost Accountant
  • Entrepreneur
  • External Auditor
  • Financial Accountant
  • Financial Analyst
  • Forensic Associate
  • Internal Auditor
  • Management Accountant
  • Tax Accountant
  • Treasury Accountant

Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.

How to register

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.

Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE)

You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.

Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE)

You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

Polytechnic Early Admissions Exercise (Poly EAE)

You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.