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ACCA Applied Knowledge / Diploma in Accounting and Business (RQF Level 4)

Course Description
The Applied Knowledge level of the ACCA Qualification includes three ACCA units of study, and can lead to full membership of ACCA on completion of the higher qualification levels. The three units can also be completed as a standalone qualification – the ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business (RQF Level 4), part of the ACCA Foundations in Accountancy suite of awards.

The qualification is suitable for students who have completed or A’ levels / Level 4 Advanced Certificate courses and wish to start their accountancy career, or those already working in accounts-support roles.

Awarding Body
Certificate for this course will be awarded by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

MNQF Level
Level 6 Professional Certificate (view Approval)

Please note that the qualification was previously accredited as an MNQF Level 5 qualification, but was amended as a Level 6 qualification in December 2025.

Academic Requirements
To join the course within the Foundations in Accountancy suite of qualifications, applicants must meet the MQA entry requirements as follows:

3 O’ Level passes (including Mathematics), Grade C or above; OR
2 A level (Grade E or above) /HSSC passes (Grade C or above); OR
MNQF Level 4 qualification in a related area; OR
MNQF Level 4 qualification in an unrelated field AND University Preparation Program; OR
20 years old AND completion of secondary school AND 2 years of relevant work experience AND University Preparation Program

To join the programme within the Applied Knowledge level of the ACCA Qualification leading to full membership of ACCA, applicants must meet one of the ACCA entry requirements, as follows:

2 A’level/HSSC passes AND 3 O’level passes (Must include O’Level English & Maths) OR
Completion of ACCA Diploma in Financial and Management Accounting (RQF Level 3)

Course Structure
Compulsory Subjects:

Business and Technology (FBT / BT)
Management Accounting (FMA / MA)
Financial Accounting (FFA / FA)
Foundations in Professionalism (Online module that needs to be completed once. More)

There are no Optional Subjects.

Duration: 1 academic year

Credits: 59 credits

Intakes: January and July

Mode of Study: Face to Face (Male’ Campus only)

Course Assessments
All subjects will be assessed by time constrained online computer based exams that are set and marked by ACCA, UK. The exams will be conducted and invigilated by MAPS College.

Course Fee and Payment Plan
Payments can be made in installments. Please see Course Fees and Payment Plan for information.

Pathway
Students who achieve the ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business may use it as a standalone qualification which would allow them to work in a variety of roles such as basic bookkeeping, trainee accountant in a commercial organisation or accounting practice and so on. Alternatively, students can continue to work through to the ACCA Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business (which is also the Applied Skills Module of the ACCA Qualification.

How to Apply?
Candidates may apply online or download and complete application, which can be submitted to College Reception on the First Floor of H. Vaifilaa-age, Janavaree Magu. Applicants are requested to read the Terms and Conditions for Studying at MAPS College before applying.