Academic programme
Diploma in Accountancy
Admissions
Entry requirements
Review the current admission requirements associated with this programme.
- A Foundation Certificate in Accountancy from the Government Technical Institute (GTI).
- At least five (5) subjects at CXC/CSEC (General Proficiency), grades I, II, or III (grade III from 1998) or IGCSE/GCE 'O' level, grades A, B, or C. Subjects must include English Language and Mathematics
- Ordinary Diploma in Commerce (ODC) from the Government Technical Institute (GTI)
- Mature students (21 years and over) plus four subjects at CXC/CSEC/IGCSE/GCE 'O' level, creditable work experience, together with a pass at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
- Any qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
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First Year
Semester 1
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNG1101 | Business Mathematics | 4 | — |
| MNG3100 | Commercial Law I | 4 | — |
| MNG2100 | Computer Studies I | 4 | — |
| ACT1100 | Introduction to Accounting | 4 | — |
| ENG1105 | Introduction to the Use of English | 4 | — |
Semester 2
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT1200 | Business Finance | 4 | — |
| MNG3200 | Commercial Law II | 4 | — |
| MNG2200 | Computer Studies II | 4 | — |
| ECN1203 | Introductory Statistics | 3 | — |
| ENG1205 | Use of English | 4 | — |
Second Year
Semester 1
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA4104 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Use this course slot ONLY to register for Chinese course in consultation with your Head of Department |
| ACT2100 | Financial Accounting I | 4 | — |
| ECN1100 | Introductory Micro-Economics | 4 | — |
| ACT2101 | Principles of Business Administration | 4 | — |
| ACT3101 | Public Sector Accounting | 4 | — |
Semester 2
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA4204 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Use this course slot ONLY to register for Chinese course in consultation with your Head of Department |
| ACT2201 | Cost Accounting II | 4 | — |
| ACT2200 | Financial Accounting II. | 4 | — |
| ACT3202 | Principles of Auditing | 4 | — |
| ACT3201 | Taxation | 4 | — |