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Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025

Higher Nitec in Accounting (3 years)

To cater to industry demand, the new 3-year curriculum structure comprises the specialised and deepened skills sets built upon broad-based foundation skills in the accounting sector. You will learn to prepare final accounts and cost accounts for various entities. You will be equipped with the skills to perform various accounting tasks to support the accounting department for work in the commercial, industrial or public sectors. You will also learn to use accounting software and apply accounting concepts to different business scenarios. Applicants for the course should preferably have a keen sense for numbers and accuracy and organisational skills.

ITE College Central
ITE College East
ITE College West
Admission type: JIEN , ITE EAE
Course duration : 3 years
Course codes and net aggregates for 2025 JIE 'N':
College Course code
ELB3 net aggregate
ITE College Central
 HF3AC 2 - 5
ITE College East
 HF3AC 2 - 6
ITE College West
 HF3AC 2 - 6

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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 N-Level students seeking admission through JIE
Subject Grade
English Language A-D or 1-5

Any 2 other subjects
A-D or 1-5

Internship

Internship duration 3+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 Intake Exercise 'N' (JIE 'N')

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.