Diploma

Diploma in Accounting

Program Overview

The Diploma in Accounting provides students with a solid foundation in financial and management accounting principles. Designed as a one-year intensive program, it prepares graduates for entry-level accounting roles and for articulation into the Bachelor of Accounting. Core studies cover financial accounting, cost accounting, auditing, taxation, and information systems, with a strong emphasis on applying accounting standards in the PNG context.

Students must achieve a minimum GPA of 2.00 to graduate.

Entry Requirements

Applicants for the Diploma in Accounting must meet the following minimum requirements:

  • Hold a Grade 12 certificate with passes in English and Mathematics.
  • Meet the University's general matriculation requirements.
  • Priority is given to applicants with relevant work experience in finance or administration.

Course Structure

Year 1

Semester 1

  • 3.22201Financial Accounting I
  • 3.22209Cost Accounting
  • 3.22205Elements of Information Systems
  • 3.22207Auditing

Semester 2

  • 3.22202Financial Accounting II
  • 3.22208Taxation
  • 3.22210Management Accounting
  • 5.30721Business Law
  • 4.23904Civics & Ethics

Course codes shown are indicative. Please contact the School directly for official course codes and credit information.