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BUSINESS & ACCOUNTING
Study Business at DISTEDThe DISTED School of Business and Administration offers a wide range of programmes at diploma and degree
levels. Our diploma graduates are awarded the prestigious UK Business and Technology Education Council Higher
National Diploma (BTEC HND). With the BTEC HND qualification, graduates can progress to Year 3 of any degree
programme at selected UK universities. Graduates will also have the opportunity to articulate into the second year
of a 3+0 Staffordshire University (UK) business degree at DISTED, or progress to professional ACCA studies with
exemptions at the College.
Why choose DISTED?
*Terms and conditions apply
At DISTED, you experience an exciting, practical all-rounded tertiary education conducted in a conducive
campus environment. Learning approach includes group classroom teaching, discussions, research projects
and oral-aural activities.
• All our degree programmes are conferred by Staffordshire University, UK.
• Diploma graduates are also awarded with dual certification from BTEC and DISTED.
• Qualified, experienced, dedicated and caring lecturers supported by experienced
technical staff who closely monitors student’s academic progress.
In addition to its existing diplomas, DISTED also delivers the BTEC - Business & Technology Education
Council Level 5 Higher National Diploma (HND). It is the only institution of higher learning in North
Malaysia fully endorsed by Edexcel to exclusively offer the BTEC HND qualification in Business Studies,
Accounting, Hospitality Business Management, Engineering, Computer Science and Creative Multimedia.
BTEC Higher National Diploma (UK)
The BTEC HND Advantages
• Awarded by Edexcel, UK’s largest awarding body regulated by The Office of Qualifications
and Examinations (Ofqual).
• Work-related qualification built to accommodate the needs of employers and allow
progression to universities.
• Places emphasis on assignments, projects, practical learning and understanding of courses.
• Recognised by 95% of higher education institutions in the UK, and over 200 leading universities
worldwide – including several of The Times top-100 ranked universities in Australia, Singapore,
Malaysia and Hong Kong.
• Recognised by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
• High quality textbooks available
to students for required reference
on assignment topics.
• Programmes supported by an
Industry Advisory Panel comprising
representatives from prominent
enterprises, providing networking
and assistance in matching academic
programmes with industry needs
and employment market trends.
• Ideal learning environment at
our purpose-built Yeap Chor
Ee Heritage Campus with
excellent modern facilities.
• Scholarships are available
to Malaysian students*.
Diploma in AccountingKPT/JPT(N/344/4/0126) 01/18 MQA(FA2009)
DISTED’s Diploma in Accounting programme provides cutting-edge knowledge and practical
techniques of accounting, finance, management, auditing, law, taxation and accounting information
system. Students will learn to prepare and maintain a full set of accounts for small and medium-sized
organisations, and will be competent in using international computerised accounting software.
The programme builds a solid stepping stone into diverse employment opportunities in the
areas of accounting, finance and management including management accounting, financial
accounting, auditing, forensic accounting, management consultancy and corporate finance.
Upon completion, students can articulate into the second year of a 3+0 Staffordshire University
(UK) business degree at DISTED or progress to ACCA Qualification studies with 3 paper
exemptions at DISTED, which leads to globally recognised professional accountancy status.
Programme Overview
Core Courses
Programme Structure & Courses
The typical course units, totalling 90 to 91 credits, are as follows:
Accounting and Reporting
• Financial Accounting 1
• Financial Accounting 2
• Financial Accounting 3
• Financial Accounting 4
• Computerized Accounting
• Accounting Theory and Practice
Taxation
• Taxation 1
• Taxation 2
Auditing
• Audit Practice
Costing
• Cost Accounting
• Management Accounting
• Performance Management
Computing
• Computer Applications
Economics
• Introduction to Microeconomics
• Macroeconomics
Finance
• Business Finance 1
• Business Finance 2
Statistics
• Business Statistics
Business
• Introduction to Marketing
• Human Resource Management
• Organisational Behaviour
• Entrepreneurship
• Business Law
• Corporate Law
Language and Others
• Academic English
• Research Methodology
• Study Skills
Assessment System
40% coursework and 60% examination
Intakes are available as follows:
January, March or August - 4 long and 2 short semesters over 2 years.
May or September - 4 long and 3 short semesters over 2 years and 2 months.
Duration of Study
Study Pathway
SPM / O-Level /
UEC or equivalent
Diploma in Accounting &
Diploma in Business
(Accounting)(BTEC HND) 2 years
Staffordshire University Degree
2 years at DISTED
Business degree at overseas universities
1 to 2 years
ACCA Qualification(3 papers exemption)
1 year at DISTED
or
or
ACCA Qualification
(5 professional level papers)
1 year at DISTED
Minimum Entry Requirements
SPM3 Credits including Mathematics and a Pass in English
IGCSE O-Level: 3 Credits including Mathematics and a Pass in English
UEC3 credits (Grade B) including Mathematics and a Pass in English
Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.
General Studies• Pengajian Malaysia 2 / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1
• B. Kebangsaan A / Customer Service Excellence
• Khidmat Masyarakat dan Ko-Kurikulum
• Etika Perbandingan
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Programme Structure & Courses
Core Courses
The typical course units, totalling 90 to 91 credits, are as follows:
DISTED’s Diploma in Business Studies provides cutting-edge knowledge and skills that are crucial
to the effective and efficient management and operation of a business enterprise. The programme
opens doors to vast employment opportunities in business related professional fields including
accounting, management, marketing, international business, e-commerce, human resource
management, and information and communications technology (ICT).
Upon completion, graduates can choose to progress to the 2nd year of a 3+0 Staffordshire University
business degree at the college or credit transfer to the following recognised international universities:
Programme Overview
• University of Flinders
• University of Tasmania
• University of Wollongong
• Griffith University
• University of Queensland
• University of Newcastle
• Birmingham City University
• Oxford Brookes University
• Staffordshire University
• University College Birmingham
Australia United Kingdom
Diploma in Business StudiesKPM/JPT(R/340/4/0415) 07/19 MQA(A10063)
Business
• Business Organisation
• Business Law
• Business Project Management
• E-Commerce
• Entrepreneurship Development
• International Business
• Operations Management
• Organisational Behaviour
• Human Resource Management
• Principles and Practice of Management
• Research Methodology
Accounting
• Accounting 1
• Accounting 2
Statistics
• Business Statistics 1
• Business Statistics 2
Computing
• Business Computing
• Computer Applications
Economics
• Introduction to Microeconomics
• Macroeconomics
Finance
• Financial Management
• Personal Finance
Marketing
• International Marketing
• Introduction to Marketing
Language and Others
• Academic English
• Business Communication
• English for Business and Trade
• Study Skills
Intakes are available as follows:
January, March or August - 4 long and 2 short semesters over 2 years.
May or September - 4 long and 3 short semestersover 2 years and 2 months.
Assessment System
50% coursework and 50% examination
Duration of Study
Study Pathway
SPM / O-Level /
UEC or equivalent
Diploma in Business Studies
& Diploma in Business
(BTEC HND) 2 years
SPM3 Credits
IGCSE O-Level3 Credits
UEC3 credits (Grade B)
Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.
Minimum Entry Requirements
General Studies• Pengajian Malaysia 2 / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1
• B. Kebangsaan A / Customer Service Excellence
• Khidmat Masyarakat dan Ko-Kurikulum
• Etika Perbandingan
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Staffordshire University
Business Degree 2 years at DISTED
Business degree at overseas universities
1 to 2 years
or
ACCAKPT/JPT(R/344/6/0130) 12/21 MQA(A7132)
The ACCA qualification is a globally recognised professional accountancy credential that opens
doors to prospective careers in finance, accountancy and management. It equips you with the
expertise to work as a finance and accounting professional in any organisation type or size, both in
the private and public sectors. The qualification is the best established career foundation for senior
management and leadership opportunities in the future including finance director and chief executive.
Programme Overview
Why study ACCA at DISTED?DISTED is an ACCA computer-based examination centre in Penang. Qualification is awarded by the
ACCA, UK, which has international status and reputation as a world leader in accountancy education.
This means your qualification will be well respected in all employment sectors all over the world.
DISTED ACCA students’ scores exceed global passing rate.
The ACCA programme at DISTED also offers the opportunity to concurrently gain a Bachelor
of Science (Hons) in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University, UK. Armed with both the
ACCA professional accountancy credential and the accounting degree, DISTED’s ACCA
graduates are better poised to take advantage of the employment market.
Knowledge
• F1 Accountant in Business
• F2 Management Accounting
• F3 Financial Accounting
Skills
• F4 Corporate and Business Law
• F5 Performance Management
• F6 Taxation
• F7 Financial Reporting
• F8 Audit and Assurance
• F9 Financial Management
Fundamentals Level
Programme Structure & CoursesProfessional Ethics Module
Professional Level
Essentials
• P1 Governance, Risk and Ethics
• P2 Corporate Reporting
• P3 Business Analysis
Options (Choose 2)
• P4 Advanced Financial Management
• P5 Advanced Performance Management
• P6 Advanced Taxation
• P7 Advanced Audit and Assurance
General Studies
Students are required to complete the compulsory General Studies prescribed by the
Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
Minimum Entry Requirements
Certified Accounting Technician (CAT)Direct entry into the 4th paper of ACCA Skills Level
DISTED Diploma in AccountingDirect entry into the 4th paper of ACCA Skills Level
STPMGrade C+ (NGMP 2.33 ) in 2 subjects and
Credits in SPM Mathematics and a Pass in SPM English
A-Level2 Passes
SACE International / HSC / AUSMATATAR 50
UEC2 As and 3Cs including Mathematics and English
Matriculation / Foundation qualification or its equivalentCGPA 2.5 and Credit in SPM Mathematics and a Pass in SPM English
Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.
Assessment System
100% examination Intakes are available in January and July.
Duration of Study
• Upon successful completion of the entire programme, you are awarded
with the ACCA Chartered Certified Accountant qualification.
• You are eligible to use the designatory letters “CA” after your name if you have 3 years
of practical experience gained before, during or after completing the programme.
• You will also gain the added qualification of a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Applied Accounting
degree from UK’s Oxford Brookes University upon successful completion of the ACCA
Knowledge and Skills Levels examinations and the University’s Research and Analysis Project.
Awards
Study Pathway
STPM / A-Level / UEC or
equivalentChartered
Accountant
3 years working experience
ACCA QualificationOxford Brookes
UniversityBCs (Hons)
Applied Accounting
Knowledge Level1/2 year
Skills Level1 year
Professional Level1 year
• Exemption of 9 papers (F1-F9) in Association
of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA).
• Obtain a prestigious degree from
Staffordshire University, one of UK’s
leading modern universities.
• The curriculum has been designed to be
career-relevant based on Staffordshire
University’s strong and close links
with industry and commerce.
• The Bachelor degrees are subject to
Staffordshire University quality assurance
procedures and are required to meet the
expectations of the higher education
regulatory bodies in the UK.
• Staffordshire University appoints external
examiners from other universities to oversee
academic standards at DISTED.
Staffordshire UniversityBusiness Degrees
Staffordshire University Business Degrees are excellent British business degrees that are well-recognised
in Malaysia and abroad for job opportunities in a wide variety of business areas. Graduates acquire
transferable skills that are highly attractive to employers, making them highly employable in diverse job
settings including professional accounting, financial services, banking, taxation, marketing, retailing,
global marketing, international logistics, export and import trading, general management, human
resource management, corporate training and consulting, advertising, public relations and many others.
This degree programme is both a qualification in its own right and a stepping stone to a professional
accountancy qualification. You will develop practical accounting skills and learn to produce financial
accounts, interpret financial statements and also, acquire the skills necessary for management
and financial decision-making in a modern business environment.
The degree provides excellent employment opportunities such as in financial services, banking,
taxation, insurance and the public sector. It also qualifies you for exemptions of 9 papers (F1-F9)
in Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) and leads to a professional accounting recognition.
Programme Overview
General Studies
Assessment System
Coursework and / or examination
All courses listed above are under the Staffordshire University curriculum structure and carries 15 credits except for those marked with * which are courses prescribed by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
BA (Hons) Accounting & FinanceKPT/JPT(R/343/6/0065) 12/17 MQA(A8442)
Level 4
• Introduction to Financial
Accounting 1
• Introduction to Financial
Accounting 2
• Economic Environment
• Fundamentals of
Management Accounting
• Business Law
• Financial Services Environment
• Employability and Study Skills 1
• Employability and Study Skills 2
• Financial Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Academic English
Level 5
• Financial Reporting 1
• Financial Reporting 2
• Personal and Business Taxation 1
• Personal and Business Taxation 2
• Advanced Management
Accounting 1
• Advanced Management
Accounting 2
• Computerised Accounting
• Professional Development
(Enterprise, Entrepreneurialism
and Employability)
Level 6
• Financial Strategy 1
• Financial Strategy 2
• Financial Research 1
• Financial Research 2
• Auditing and Corporate
Governance 1
• Auditing and Corporate
Governance 2
• Contemporary Issues
in Accounting
• Company Law
• Elective*
• Industrial Training*
Programme Structure & Courses
• Tamadun Islam Tamadun Asia (TITAS) / Pengajian Malaysia 3
• Hubungan Ethnik / Bahasa Komunikasi 3
• Public Speaking / Bahasa Kebangsaan A
• Pembangunan Belia
• Khidmat Masyarakat dan Ko-kurikulum
KPT/JPT(R/342/6/0049) 12/17 MQA(A8440)
BA (Hons) Marketing Management
KPT/JPT(R/345/6/0269) 12/17 MQA(A8441)
BA (Hons) International Business Management
Students of this programme will gain a broad spectrum of business education with an international
focus on all areas of business. Upon graduation, students will be equipped with skills in demand from
a wide range of industries.
With focus given to practical experiences and real industry challenges, graduates’ CV will be particularly
impressive to employers. Typical roles for our graduates include Marketing Officer, Human Resource
Management Officer, Operations Manager, Customer Care Officer, Project Manager, etc.
Graduates will also have the skills needed to start their own business. Many of our graduates
have gone on to run successful start-ups. The degree also gives you a grounding to obtain a
professional qualification within a specific business area, such as marketing or finance.
Programme Overview
All courses listed above are under the Staffordshire University curriculum structure and carries 15 credits except for those marked with * which are courses prescribed by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
General Studies Assessment System
Coursework and / or examination• Tamadun Islam Tamadun Asia (TITAS) / Pengajian Malaysia 3
• Hubungan Ethnik / Bahasa Komunikasi 3
• Public Speaking / Bahasa Kebangsaan A
• Pembangunan Belia
• Khidmat Masyarakat dan Ko-kurikulum
Level 4
• Management Skills (Enhancing Your Career and Personal Success) 1
• Management Skills (Enhancing Your Career and Personal Success) 2
• Managing Business Operation
• Financial Management
• Capital Management
• Entrepreneurial Marketing 1
• Entrepreneurial Marketing 2
• Analysing Business & Environmental Information 1
• Business Law
• Employability and Study Skills 2
• Academic English
Level 5
• Global Marketing in Action 1
• Global Marketing in Action 2
• Designing & Managing Effective Organisations 1
• Designing & Managing Effective Organisations 2
• Professional Development (Enterprise, Entrepreneurialism & Citizenship)
• Analysing Business & Environmental Information 2
• The TRIAD (EU, USA & Japan) and International Business
• International Culture and Communications
Level 6
• Applied Business Research 1
• Applied Business Research 2
• Strategic Management in Organisations 1
• Strategic Management in Organisations 2
• International Supply Chain Management
• The Role of Emerging Economies in International Business
• Global Business Directions 1
• Global Business Directions 2
• Elective*
• Industrial Training*
Programme Structure & Courses
This degree programme gives practical marketing skills, underpinned by an understanding of the
wider business framework in commercial, industrial, professional and public sector organisations,
for you to start a career in sales and marketing, advertising, public relations, brand management,
retailing and general management.
Programme Overview
Level 4
• Business Environment 1
• Business Skills 1
• Business Skills 2
• Legal Environment of
Business (Malaysia)
• Introduction to Business
Accounting
• Managing People and
Performance
• Marketing Principles
• Small Business and Enterprise
• Financial Services Environment
• Entrepreneurial Marketing 2
• Academic English
Level 5
• Business Environment 2
• Business to Business Marketing
• Consumer Behaviour
• Critical Reasoning
• Managing Organisations
• Marketing in Practice
• Operations Management
• Elective 1
Level 6
• Brand Management
• Integrated Marketing
Communications
• International Marketing
• Marketing Research
and Information
• Project
• Strategic Marketing
Management 1
• Strategic Marketing
Management 2
• Elective 2
• Elective 3*
• Industrial Training*
Programme Structure & Courses
General Studies Assessment System
Coursework and / or examination
All courses listed above are under the Staffordshire University curriculum structure and carries 15 credits except for those marked with * which are courses prescribed by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
• Tamadun Islam Tamadun Asia (TITAS) / Pengajian Malaysia 3
• Hubungan Ethnik / Bahasa Komunikasi 3
• Public Speaking / Bahasa Kebangsaan A
• Pembangunan Belia
• Khidmat Masyarakat dan Ko-kurikulum
BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance
All related and/or MQA accredited diplomas with CGPA of 2.50, and Credits in Mathematics and a Pass in English at SPM level are eligible for advanced standing into Level 5 of the degree programme
STPMGrade C+ (NGMP 2.33) in any two subjects, and Credit in Mathematics and a Pass in English at SPM level
A-Level 2 Passes
SACE International / HSC / AUSMAT
ATAR 50
UECGrade B in 5 subjects including Mathematics and a Pass in English
Matriculation / Foundation qualificationCGPA of 2.50, and Credit in Mathematics and a Pass in English at SPM level
BA (Hons) International Business / Marketing Management
All related and/or MQA accredited diplomas with CGPA 2.00 are eligible for advanced standing into Level 5 of the degree programme
STPMGrade C (NGMP 2.00) in any 2 subjects, and a Pass in Mathematics and English at SPM level
A-Level2 Passes
SACE International / HSC / AUSMATATAR 50
UECGrade B in 5 subjects including Mathematics and English
Matriculation / Foundation qualificationCGPA of 2.00
English Proficiency Requirements
SPM 1119 EnglishCredit
IELTSBand 6
TOEFL87
Pearson Test of English51
DISTED English Proficiency Test50%
Exemption may be granted to students who have satisfactorily completed a post-secondary study programme that is fully conducted and assessed in English.
Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.
Duration of Study
Intakes are available in January, March, July and September for a duration of 6 semesters over 3 years
totalling 120 to 121 Malaysian Qualifications Framework credits and fulfilling Staffordshire University
curriculum structure of 360 credits. These programmes are to be completed entirely at DISTED.
Minimum Entry Requirements
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