📊 Diploma in Accounting and Finance (DAF)
Management
💼 Powering the Digital Economy through Financial Intelligence
The Diploma in Accounting and Finance (DAF) equips learners with analytical, practical, and digital skills to thrive in the evolving world of financial management. Designed for the modern economy, this program blends classical finance principles with tools in financial technology (fintech), e-governance, and computerized accounting systems.
Duration: 2 Years (4 semesters + Internship)
Credential: Diploma
Mode: Full-time / Day
🎯 Program Objective
To develop competent, ethical, and digitally literate professionals capable of managing financial resources, interpreting financial data, and supporting business decision-making processes in both public and private sectors.
📘 What You’ll Learn
- 🧾 Financial Accounting & Reporting
- 📈 Corporate Finance & Investment Analysis
- 📊 Cost and Management Accounting
- 🏛️ Public Sector Accounting & Taxation
- 💻 Computerized Accounting Systems (Tally, QuickBooks, Excel, Sage)
- 📚 Auditing & Assurance
- 💰 Financial Management and Planning
- 🌍 Business Law & Ethics
- 🧑💼 Entrepreneurship and Business Development
- 📱 Introduction to Fintech & Digital Banking
- 🧠 Business Analytics & Financial Modelling (Excel, Power BI)
- 🔍 Strong emphasis is placed on ethical finance, ICT integration, and industry-relevant tools.
- 🧾 Admission Requirements
- UCE (O-Level) with at least 5 passes including Mathematics and English
- UACE (A-Level) with at least 1 principal pass
- OR a Certificate in Business, Finance, or ICT-related field
👨💼 Who Should Enroll?
- Students passionate about finance, accounting, and business management
- Entrepreneurs seeking practical financial literacy
- Professionals in non-finance roles seeking cross-skills in budgeting and reporting
- Future auditors, accountants, or financial analysts
🕒 Duration
- 2 Years (4 Semesters + Industrial Attachment)
- Modes: Day | Evening | Weekend | Online Hybrid
🎓 Career Opportunities
- Graduates of DAF will be job-ready for roles such as:
- 📑 Accounts Assistant / Accountant
- 🏛️ Government Financial Officer
- 📉 Finance Analyst or Budget Officer
- 🧾 Tax Advisor
- 🧑💼 Internal Auditor
- 💳 Digital Finance Officer (Fintech)
- 💡 SME Finance Consultant
- 📚 Finance Officer in NGOs or Academic Institutions
- 📈 Graduates can proceed to Bachelors in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Banking & Microfinance.
🏅 Why Choose UICT’s DAF?
- ✅ Hands-on training in computerized accounting & business tools
- 🔐 Ethical and governance-oriented curriculum
- 📡 Blended learning with access to digital libraries & e-learning platforms
- 📊 Support for ACCA, CPA, and CIFA certification pathways
🤝 Strong ties with banks, cooperatives, and government agencies
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