Certificate in Accounting and Financial Operations

The Certificate in Accounting and Financial Operations programme at Polytechnics Mauritius Ltd serves as a foundational platform for individuals aspiring to pursue a career in accounting and finance.

overview

The Certificate in Accounting and Financial Operations programme at Polytechnics Mauritius Ltd offers a comprehensive understanding of fundamental accounting principles and practices.

key facts

Duration

Full Time: 1 Year (12 months)

Part Time: 1.5 Years (18 months)

Starting

N/A

Location

Ebene Campus

Pathway for higher studies

Students have a range of options available to them that open up opportunities for further professional qualifications.

Entry Requirements

SC/GCE “O” level with 3 passes – no specific subjects

Course Content

Module: Year 1 Trimester 1 (3 months)
  • CIBFS1101 – Introduction to Bookkeeping & Financial Statements
  • CIMIC1102 – Introduction to Management Information Concepts
  • CFP1103 – Foundation in Professionalism
  • CFM1104 Financial Maths
  • CCS1105 – Competency Skills 1(Business English, Business French, Communication; Self- Discovery & PolyCAS)
Module: Year 1 Trimester 2 (3 months)
  • CCBFS1201 – Core Bookkeeping & Financial Statements
  • CBFMCF1202 – Budgeting, Forecasting and Managing Costs & Finances
  • CFM1203 – Financial Maths
  • CCS1204 – Competency Skills 2 (Communication, Business English, Business French, Self- Discovery & PolyCAS)
Module: Year 1 Trimester 3 (4 months)
  • CITBS01301 – Integrating Technology into Business Systems & Operations
  • CMAPP1302 – Management Accounting Principles & Practices
  • CFAMP1303 – Financial Accounting Methods & Procedures
  • CFM1304 – Financial Maths
  • CCS1305 – Competency Skills 3 (Communication, Business English; Business French; Self- Discovery & PolyCAS 1)
  • DWIL 2401 (Yr 1 Tri 4) – Work Integrated Learning- WIL (10 weeks)- INTERNSHIP

Awarding Body

Polytechnics Mauritius Ltd is the ACCA Silver Learning Partner

Polytechnics Mauritius Ltd is licensed to run ACCA Computer Based Exams

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), founded in 1904, is a globally recognised professional accountancy body providing qualifications and advancing standards in accountancy worldwide. It supports a diverse community of over 247,000 members and 526,000 future members in 181 countries.

Career Opportunities

Upon successful completion of this course, students can either enter the workplace as:

Junior Accounts Clerk

Duties involve routine clerical, filing, and data entry tasks for accounting data including accounts payable, billing, and receivables 

Junior Bookkeeper

Duties involve general ledger postings along with all payroll and bank account management and reconciliation tasks. 

Accounts Clerk

Duties involve handling invoices, receipts and payments, reconciliations, assisting with the preparation of annual statements and other financial reports.

Trainee Accountant

Duties involve managing financial accounting
tasks, prepares financial statements, and assists in audits.

*duties and responsibilities vary.

Fees

Application Fee: Rs 1,000 (one-off, Non refundable)

Admin Fee: Rs 8000 (Annually Payable at the Start of the Academic year)

Exam Fee: Rs 800 (per module)

Additional Fees may be applicable.

If you have not completed any recognised Diploma or Degree before, then you will definitely enjoy the privilege under the Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES) for the whole duration of the course, offered by the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Research. This applies only to local students pursuing their studies on Full Time basis. Only Application and Administration fee will be applicable.

Note: The above applies to students in the Republic of Mauritius only.

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