Accountancy (ND)
Master the Language of Business
Gain practical accounting and financial skills that open doors to careers, business opportunities, and advanced studies. At NAAC, our ND in Accountancy prepares you to thrive in the financial world with hands-on learning, industry-aligned training, and mentorship that shapes your future.
ND in Accountancy - Program Overview
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About the Program
The ND in Accountancy is designed to prepare graduates for advanced studies, immediate employment, and entrepreneurial ventures within the accounting and finance sectors. This program blends theoretical knowledge with practical training to develop the analytical, technological, and professional skills needed to excel in today’s dynamic financial environment.
Our curriculum aligns with NBTE standards and includes supervised industrial work experience (SIWES), ensuring that students gain practical workplace exposure while studying. Learners benefit from mentorship, workshops, and hands-on projects that deepen their understanding of real-world accounting practices and financial management.
This ND program serves workers seeking to improve their qualifications and skills, as well as fresh school leavers aiming to build a strong foundation for a career in accounting and finance. Flexible delivery formats support both full-time and part-time learners, enabling you to balance your studies with other commitments.
Graduates can seamlessly progress to higher diploma programs, transition into university direct entry for bachelor’s degrees (locally or internationally), or venture into entrepreneurship, equipped with the relevant accounting and financial skills needed to thrive in various organizational settings.
What You Will Learn
✅ Principles of financial and managerial accounting
✅ Taxation laws and practical tax preparation
✅ Accounting software and financial reporting tools
✅ Business and personal finance management
✅ Auditing principles and practices
✅ Business law and ethics in accounting
✅ Critical thinking and analytical skills for financial decision-making
✅ Communication skills for professional environments
Why Choose This Course?
✨ Industry-Aligned Curriculum: Learn accounting and finance skills that match current workplace needs.
✨ Hands-On Training: Gain practical experience using accounting software and real-life financial scenarios.
✨ Expert Faculty: Learn from experienced professionals who guide you toward career success.
✨ Flexible Learning: Study full-time or part-time to fit your schedule.
✨ Pathways for Growth: Seamless progression to HND, university degrees, or entrepreneurship.
✨ SIWES Exposure: Practical industrial training to prepare you for the financial industry.
Career Opportunities
🎯 Accounting Assistants
🎯 Bookkeepers
🎯 Payroll Officers
🎯 Tax Clerks
🎯 Finance Officers
🎯 Entrepreneurs ready to start and manage bookkeeping or financial service businesses
Graduates will be equipped with practical accounting and financial skills and the confidence to thrive in diverse organizational settings or pursue entrepreneurial ventures in the finance sector.
Course Requirements
Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements
✅ O’Level Credits Including:
- English Language (not Literature in English or Oral English)
- Mathematics
Two others from: Economics, Commerce, Business Methods, Principles of Accounts, History, Government, Geography, Statistics, Agricultural Science/Biology.
✅ Full-Time: JAMB cutoff score required
✅ Part-Time: JAMB registration required
✅ Completed application form
Course Curriculum (ND)
ACC 111 – Principles of Accounts 1 (1 Theory, 3 Practical, 4 CU, 4 CH)
BAM 111 – Introduction to Business 1
BAM 112 – Business Mathematics 1
BAM 113 – Principles of Law
BAM 114 – Principles of Economics 1
BAM 115 – Principles of Marketing
BAM 116 – Elements of Public Administration
BAM 117 – Principles of Purchasing
GNS 111 – Citizenship Education
ACC 121 – Principles of Accounts 2 (1 Theory, 3 Practical, 4 CU, 4 CH)
BAM 121 – Introduction to Business 2
BAM 122 – Business Mathematics 2
BAM 123 – Introduction to Social Psychology
BAM 124 – Principles of Economics 2
BAM 125 – Information Technology 1 (Data Processing)
BAM 126 – Introduction to Entrepreneurship
OTM 112 – Technical English I
GNS 131 – Citizenship Education 2
ACC 212 – Cost Accounting 1 (1 Theory, 3 Practical, 4 CU, 4 CH)
BAM 211 – Principles of Management 1
BAM 212 – Business Statistics 1
BAM 213 – Office Management
BAM 214 – Business Law
BAM 215 – Information Technology 2
ACC 222 – Cost Accounting 2 (2 Theory, 2 Practical, 4 CU, 4 CH)
BAM 221 – Principles of Management 2
BAM 222 – Business Statistics 2
BAM 223 – Elements of Production Management
BAM 224 – Elements of Human Capital Management
BAM 225 – Project
OTM 222 – Communication Skills
Program Structure / Duration
✅ Full-Time:
• 4 semesters (2 years)
• + 3–4 months Industrial Training (SIWES)
✅ Part-Time:
• 6 semesters (2 years)
• + 3–4 months Industrial Training (SIWES)
Curriculum Structure
• General Studies
• Foundation Courses
• Professional Courses
• Supervised Industrial Work Experience (SIWES)
• Final Year Project
Skills Gained
🎯 Financial accounting and reporting
🎯 Managerial and cost accounting
🎯 Use of accounting software and spreadsheets
🎯 Tax computation and compliance
🎯 Payroll preparation and management
🎯 Financial analysis and budgeting
🎯 Business ethics and professional conduct
🎯 Critical thinking and problem-solving in financial operations
🎯 Communication skills for financial environments
These skills will prepare you to handle real-world accounting tasks confidently, pursue advanced certifications (ICAN, ACCA), and excel in various finance-related roles or your own business.
Course Curriculum (ND)
Graduation Requirements
NAAC will award the National Diploma to candidates who successfully completed the programme after passing prescribed coursework, examination, diploma project and the supervised industrial work experience. Such candidates should have completed between 72-80 semester credit units as prescribed in the programme.
Diplomas shall be classified as follows:
Distinction – GPA of 3.50 and above
Upper Credit – GPA of 3.00 – 3.49
Lower Credit – GPA of 2.50 – 2.99
Pass – GPA of 2.00 – 2.49
Fail – GPA of below 2.00
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Admission for the College credit studies will be open to all applicants who meet at least one of the methods of regular admission. Students who are academically under-prepared may be required to enroll in developmental courses in accordance with the NAAC Students Success Center’s rules and regulations. Admission to the College does not imply admission to all programs.
General guidelines for admission are available here
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