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Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025

Higher Nitec in Accounting (2 years)

In this course, you will learn to prepare final accounts and cost accounts for various entities. You will also learn to use accounting software, apply accounting concepts to different business scenarios, and gain knowledge in data analytics and customer relationship management.

ITE College Central
ITE College East
ITE College West
Admission type: JAE , JIEH , ITE EAE
Course duration : 2 years
Course codes and net aggregates for 2025 JAE:
College Course code
ELR1B3-B net aggregate
ITE College Central
 V39 18 - 29
ITE College East
 V27 21 - 35
ITE College West
 V90 19 - 39

Note: Course code for ITE (Final Appeal) is HF2AC and applies to all colleges.

Course codes and net aggregates for 2025 JIE 'H':
College Course code
ELMAB3 net aggregate
ITE College Central
 FPACC 3 - 8
ITE College East
 FPACC 4 - 10
ITE College West
 FPACC 3 - 9

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Course details

Field of study Business and Services
Certification offered

Higher Nitec in Accounting
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Minimum entry requirement

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

For O-Level students seeking admission through JAE

To be eligible for admission, you must have also sat for Mathematics (Elementary/Additional).

Subject Grade
English Language 1-7
Additional Mathematics, Mathematics or Principles of Accounts 1-8

Any 1 other subject
1-7
For N(A)-Level students seeking admission through DPP
Subject Grade
English Language 1-3
Additional Mathematics or Mathematics 1-4

Any 3 other subjects
1-5

Internship

Internship duration 6 months

Career prospects

Higher Nitec in Accounting graduates are employed by government agencies, statutory boards and private sector companies. Some job titles held are Accounts Assistant, Accounts Associate and Finance Assistant. Graduates can advance in their careers (e.g. Accounts Executive, Senior Accounts Executive) once relevant experience and higher-level accounting skills are acquired.

How to register

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

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

Joint Intake Exercise 'H' (JIE 'H')

You can apply directly to the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) in mid-December. Learn the process and how to apply.

ITE Early Admissions Exercise (ITE EAE)

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