Quick Facts

Credential

Certificate

Delivery Options:

Both On-Campus and Online - Some of your Classes will be in-person, on campus and some will be done online.

Duration: The National Certificate in Accounting and Finance is a full time course taught in two academic years.

With a typical full-time course load, this programme will take The National Certificate in Accounting and Finance is a full time course taught in two academic years. to complete.

Language of instruction

english

Admission Requirements

Entrance Requirements

A candidate shall be eligible for admission to the National Certificate in Accounting and Finance course on meeting any of the following minimum qualifications:

a) Ordinary Level Entry Scheme (Uganda Certificate of Education).

The candidate should be a holder of Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least three passes obtained at the same sitting.

b) Certificate Entry Scheme

The candidate should hold a Junior Vocational Certificate (JVC) or any other relevant certificate obtained from a recognised institution.

Additional Requirements and Considerations

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What you will Learn

  1. The curriculum for National Certificate in Accounting and Finance is based on a semester system which is modularised. During the training, continuous assignments shall be carried out as a CBET requirement. Each module contains sub-modules that will help the learner to understand how to perform the core tasks through:

     Applied knowledge,

     Practical involvement, and

     Professional attitude.

    Learners will also have to operate real life projects every semester to put into practice the knowledge and skills acquired from the classroom.

Career Opportunities

  • A National Certificate in Accounting and Finance can open up several entry-level career opportunities in various sectors. Here are some potential job roles for someone with this qualification:

    1. Accounts Assistant: Supporting the finance team with tasks like data entry, processing invoices, and maintaining financial records.

    2. Bookkeeper: Managing daily financial transactions, including recording income and expenses, reconciling bank statements, and handling payroll.

    3. Finance Clerk: Handling routine financial tasks such as billing, invoicing, and maintaining accurate financial documentation.

    4. Payroll Assistant: Assisting in processing payroll, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.

    5. Bank Teller: Working in a bank to assist customers with transactions, account inquiries, and other banking services.

    6. Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk: Managing incoming and outgoing payments, ensuring that the company's bills are paid and that payments from clients are received.

    7. Tax Assistant: Supporting tax preparation and filing processes, assisting with compliance and documentation.

    8. Audit Assistant: Assisting in internal or external audits, verifying the accuracy of financial records and compliance with regulations.

    9. Credit Control Assistant: Helping to manage the company's credit policies, tracking outstanding invoices, and communicating with clients about payments.

    10. Financial Services Assistant: Providing support in financial service firms, such as insurance companies, investment firms, or credit unions.

    These roles provide valuable hands-on experience and can be a stepping stone toward more advanced positions in accounting and finance with further education and certifications.

Tuition & Fees

The tuition and fee amounts are estimates based on current academic year's rates. For financial planning purposes, please use these totals as an approximate estimate of your costs. Actual fees may vary by term and enrolment activities.


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