Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting and Finance in Sri Lanka

TL;DR The Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting and Finance at Achievers International Campus is a six-month OTHM Level 7 qualification, set at master's degree level and regulated by Ofqual in England. You can enter with any bachelor's degree, or with five years of work experience that includes two years in management. It can lead on to a full master's degree or an MBA through an added dissertation at a UK university.

Many working graduates want a master's level qualification in finance without leaving a job for two years. A short postgraduate diploma is one way to do that. This guide explains what the Achievers diploma covers, who can enter, and what to check about the progression step before you commit.

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What the qualification is

The program is an OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance worth 120 credits. Level 7 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework in England is the same level as a master's degree. The qualification is regulated by Ofqual, England's qualifications regulator, and builds advanced knowledge of accounting, finance, banking and financial management, including international financial reporting and regulatory frameworks.

The Uplift record lists the duration as six months. The study mode is not stated on the record, so ask Achievers how classes are scheduled if you plan to work at the same time.

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Modules

The program page lists six compulsory modules in semester one:

Investment Analysis
Corporate Reporting
Strategic Financial Management
Business Research Methods
Global Finance and Strategy
Strategic Audit

Together these cover how companies are valued and reported, how financial strategy is set, and how audit and research methods are applied at a senior level.

Who can enter

The entry rules on the program page are straightforward:

Any bachelor's degree, or
A minimum of five years of work experience, including two years at managerial level.
A C pass in G.C.E. O/L English, or an equivalent.

The work experience route is useful for professionals who built a career without a first degree, such as experienced finance staff and managers. If you take that route, keep your employment letters ready, because you will be asked to show the experience.

The progression step

The program page states that learners can progress to a full master's degree or an MBA by completing an additional 60-credit dissertation at a recognised UK university, through OTHM's progression agreements. That means the diploma alone is not a master's degree. It is a master's level qualification that can count towards one.

Before you enrol, ask Achievers three things in writing: which UK universities currently accept this diploma for progression, what the dissertation stage costs, and whether the dissertation is completed in Sri Lanka or elsewhere. Those details are set by the progression partners and can change.

How to prepare your application

Gather your documents before you contact Achievers. If you are applying with a bachelor's degree, you will need your degree certificate and transcript, along with proof of your O/L English result. If you are applying on the work experience route, collect employment letters that show your five years of experience and the two years at managerial level, with dates and job titles.

Think about your time as well. A six-month program of master's level study is concentrated, with modules in investment analysis, corporate reporting and audit. Ask how many hours of classes and independent study to expect each week, and whether the schedule is compatible with your job.

Cost and intakes

Uplift does not currently list a tuition fee or an intake date for this program. Check the current fee, any payment plan and the next start date with Achievers through the course page. Do not rely on an older fee quoted elsewhere.

Who it suits

The qualification is set at master's level, so it suits people ready for advanced study in corporate reporting, investment analysis or financial management. Ask Achievers whether prior accounting study is expected if your degree was in another field.

This diploma suits a graduate who wants a focused, short, master's level step in finance, or an experienced professional who wants a formal qualification to match their experience. It is a narrower choice than a full MBA or MSc. If you want broader management training, compare it with other postgraduate options on Uplift. If you are still deciding between a diploma and a longer degree, our guide to the postgraduate diploma route to an MBA explains how the steps fit together.

Questions to ask Achievers

Which universities accept this diploma for progression to a master's degree or MBA today?
What is the total cost of the diploma, and is there a payment plan?
How are classes scheduled, and can I attend while working?
Which professional accounting bodies, if any, give exemptions for this diploma? Ask for this in writing, because it varies by body.
When is the next intake and the application deadline?

Related options

If your main goal is an MBA with a finance focus, or a finance degree at undergraduate level, the programs below show what is currently listed on Uplift.

Finance programs on Uplift

Bachelor's

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BSc (Hons) in Banking and Finance - London Metropolitan University (UK)

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Master's

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Master of Business Administration (Finance) - London Metropolitan University (UK)

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You may also find these guides useful: accounting degrees in Sri Lanka, MBA routes in Sri Lanka and master's degree entry requirements.

PS. Open the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting and Finance page at Achievers International Campus to confirm the current details and apply.