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IMMS Professional Diploma • DBAA

Diploma in Business Administration & Accounting

Develop business, accounting, taxation, financial management, office productivity and audit competencies with practical software work and industry attachment.

Business Administration & Accounting
Programme CodeDBAA
Duration1 Year
Structure9 months academic + 3 months OJT
Credits60 Credits
MediumEnglish / Sinhala
Programme Overview

Build knowledge that connects with professional practice.

Develop business, accounting, taxation, financial management, office productivity and audit competencies with practical software work and industry attachment.

Who this programme is for

Accounts Assistants, Management Trainees, Audit Trainees, Administrative Officers and Small Business Owners.

Learning approach

Structured academic learning is supported by applied work, programme-specific activities and professional development. Where stated in the curriculum, industry attachment / capstone work forms part of completion.

Curriculum

Programme modules & learning areas.

The module titles, credit values and focus areas below follow the supplied IMMS curriculum material.

DBAA 501
Principles of Modern Business & Strategic Management
5 Cr.
PESTEL & SWOT Analysis, Corporate Governance, Business Environments, Strategic Planning.
DBAA 502
Financial Accounting & Reporting Standards
6 Cr.
LKAS/SLFRS Framework, Final Accounts Preparation, Bank Reconciliation, Ratio Analysis.
DBAA 503
Cost & Management Accounting Methods
6 Cr.
Absorption & Marginal Costing, CVP Analysis, Budgetary Control, Standard Costing & Variances.
DBAA 504
Computerized Accounting Software (QuickBooks/Tally)
6 Cr.
QuickBooks / Tally Setup, Chart of Accounts, Invoicing & Billing, Financial Reporting in ERP.
DBAA 505
Human Resource Management & Organizational Behavior
5 Cr.
Recruitment & Selection, Performance Management, Motivation Theories, Sri Lankan Labour Law.
DBAA 506
Corporate Taxation & Sri Lankan Business Law
5 Cr.
Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Tax Compliance (VAT/CIT/APIT), Companies Act No. 07 of 2007, Contract Law.
DBAA 507
Financial Management, Budgeting & Working Capital
6 Cr.
Investment Appraisal (NPV/IRR), Working Capital Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, Capital Structure.
DBAA 508
Advanced Business Communication & Office Productivity
6 Cr.
Executive Report Writing, Advanced Financial Excel Modeling, Executive Presentation Skills.
DBAA 509
Auditing Principles, Internal Control & Business Ethics
5 Cr.
Internal Audit Controls, External Audit Procedures, Fraud Prevention, Professional Code of Ethics.
DBAA 510
Industry Attachment (OJT) & Business Research Project
9 Cr.
Internship Supervisor Evaluation, Business Research Project Dissertation and Viva-Voce Defense.
Learning & Completion

How the programme develops and evaluates capability.

40%

Continuous Assessment

Practical work, assignments, presentations and programme-specific simulations.

40%

Written Examinations

Summative written examinations across the academic programme.

20%

OJT / Capstone

Industry-supervisor evaluation together with project, research or viva components.

Curriculum-stated proposed level: NVQ Level 5 Equivalent / TVEC QMS framework. Any public accreditation claim should be confirmed against a current official approval reference.
Admissions

Entry pathway & learner profile.

  • G.C.E. A/L in 2 subjects in Commerce, Arts or Science.
  • G.C.E. O/L with a recognized NVQ Level 3/4 qualification in Business / Accounting.
  • OR 2 years of verified Accounts, Finance or Administrative experience.
Future Pathways

Professional directions this learning can support.

Career outcomes depend on experience, employer requirements and further study. The following are relevant professional directions connected to the curriculum.

  • Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant
  • Management Trainee
  • Audit Trainee
  • Administrative Officer
  • Business Operations Support
  • Small Business Management
Your Next Step

Get the current Business Administration & Accounting intake information from IMMS.

Speak with Admissions for fees, schedules, eligibility and enrolment guidance.

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