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Opus Learning and International Association of Book-keepers announce a new SQA HND to be delivered via the IAB network of centres. This new HND will introduce another level of professional study to Accounting Professionals.
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International Association of Bookkeepers 40th Anniversary – London, June 2013
A New Learning ProgramNew TechnologyNew Opportunity
Who we are...Opus Learning Ltd.
• Approved SQA Centre
• Developers of high-quality, sustainable HNC and HND programmes online or blended.
SQA – Scottish Qualifications Authority
• National awarding body
A New Level 5 Qualification
Building on IAB/IAAP qualifications a route map towards full graduate status:
Stage 1 – IAB/IAAP Programmes
Stage 2 – HND Financial and Business Management
Stage 3 – Articulation to degree programmes
The Level 5 Programme – what is it?
The HND – Financial and Business Management
• Ready made SQA HNC / HND
• Hosted learning environment in YOUR livery – on the Cloud
• No development costs
Online Learning Materials
• Interactive content with everything inline
• Provision of constantly maintained learning material
• Material delivery: online, classroom, mobile devices, phones, tablets, eReaders
IAAP Learning Centres
Minimal risk and implementation costs
Learning Environment in Your Livery hosted on the Cloud
The IAB/SQA HND
Interoperation with student records and payments systems
All training and implementation
Assistance with IAB/SQA Approval
The Goal of Project 21st Century Pedagogy Embedded in Learners Digital Life Exploiting new media Managing expectation Keeping the students engaged
Continuous Improvement Standardise and simplify Invest and continually improve Focus on support for learning Improve retention Manage learning and learners
The IAB/SQA HND Financial and Business Management
General aims of the HND
To prepare candidates for employment in an accounting related post at assistant level such as accounts technician, assistant accountant and accounts supervisor and for further career progression into a senior management or business leadership role.
To prepare candidates for progression to further study in accounting and finance or business management discipline.
To prepare candidates for progression to professional accounting bodies’ qualifications.
HND Financial and Business Management Framework
Taught over 2 years part time
Unit name Credit
YEAR 1
Unit 1: Recording Financial Information 1
Unit 2: Preparing Final Accounts 2
Unit 3: Using Financial Accounting Software 1
Unit 4: Cost Accounting 2
Unit 5: Management Accounting Using Information Technology
2
Unit 6: Marketing: An Introduction 1
Unit 7: Personal Development Planning 1
Unit 8: Economic Issues: An Introduction 1
Unit 9: Communication: Analysing and Presenting Complex Communications
1
Unit 10: Managing People and Organisations 2
Unit 11: Graded Unit 1 1
YEAR 2
Unit 12: Financial Reporting and Analysis 2
Unit 13: Accounting for Specialised Transactions 1
Unit 14: Management Accounting for Planning and Control
1
Unit 15: Management Accounting for Decision Making
2
Unit 16: Business Taxation 2
Unit 17: IT in Business: Spreadsheet 1
Unit 18: Business Culture and Strategy 2
Unit 19: Statistics for Business 1
Unit 20: Research Skills 1
Unit 21: Graded Unit 2 1
Unit 22 Graded Unit 3 1
The Graded Units
Graded Unit 1 – First Year ExamGraded Unit 2 – Final projectGraded Unit 3 – Final year exam
What Next Contact Malcolm to indicate interest Draw up project plan Achieve approval to offer IAAP/SQA
HND Financial and Business Management
Recruit candidates
Full Graduate Status
IAB/SQA and Opus are in negotiation with a range of universities for articulation• Online• In country (UK/USA/Australia/Canada)
Contact: Malcolm Trotter – IAB Graham Divers – Opus Learning