Table of Automatic Accreditation of Prior Learning 2015-16 (New Regulations) This table is only applicable for students registered for degrees and diplomas in the fields of Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences (EMFSS). Last updated: 15 July 2015 Accreditation of prior learning (APL) has previously been called exemption by the University of London International Programmes. APL is the recognition of previously acquired learning which can be mapped against particular learning outcomes of courses within a programme. A student who is awarded APL for a specific course is considered to be exempt from this course. This means that the student is considered to have completed the course for the purposes of progression within the programme. The mark obtained for a qualification for which APL has been awarded will not be carried forward to the student s record and will not contribute towards the award. The University reserves the right not to award APL if the qualification of the respective professional body or institution changes after the publication of this list. Contents 1. Professional accountancy bodies 2. LSE Summer School 3. Bahrain (a) 4. Hong Kong (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) 5. Malaysia (a) (b) (c) (d) 6. Singapore (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) Chinese University of Hong Kong City University of Hong Kong Hong Kong Baptist University Hong Kong College of Technology Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education Hong Kong Management Association/ Lingnan University Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Community College) University of Hong Kong, SPACE, Hong Kong University of Hong Kong, SPACE, Community College University of Hong Kong, SPACE, Global College (Suzhou) Advance Tertiary College (ATC) HELP University College KDU Kolej Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman Nanyang Polytechnic Ngee Ann Polytechnic PSB Academy Republic Polytechnic SAA Global Education Singapore Institute of Management Singapore Polytechnic Temasek Polytechnic 1
1. Professional accountancy bodies 1. Professional accountancy bodies Qualification: Courses for which APL is granted: Conditions: The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) Certified Public Accountants of Australia (CPA) The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and Passed finalists or members of one of these professional accountancy bodies The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland (ICAI) 2
2. LSE Summer School 2. LSE Summer School Qualification: Courses for which APL is granted: Conditions: LSE Summer School Two completed three-week summer school courses awarded the graded certificate, passed at grades A+ to C in the final examinations. The choice of courses must be approved by the LSE Office for University of London International Programmes. 3
3. Bahrain 3. (a) Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) Qualification Courses for which APL may be granted Conditions: Advanced Level Banking Studies Diploma Programme (BSDP) AC1025 Principles of Accounting MN1178 Business & management in a global context BSDP04 Structure of accounts, BSDP08 Accounting, analysis and planning, and BSDP09 Risk analysis and evaluation must all have been passed. BSDP 01 Managing people in organisations, BSDP 05 Management and organisations, and BSDP 06 Marketing management must all have been passed. Remaining 3 courses of the Diploma equalling 45 credits must all have been passed. 4
4. Hong Kong 4. (a) Chinese University of Hong Kong Qualification: Courses for which APL is granted: Conditions: Associate Degree in Business Higher Diploma in Business Studies (2 year and 3 year programmes) All streams: Accounting or Accounting and Finance streams additionally: Higher Diploma in Business and Corporate Administration Higher Diploma in Business and Human Resource Management Higher Diploma in Financial Services FN1024 Principles of Banking and Finance Higher Degree in Business and Service Management Associate degree in Business Management * Students applying for APL in a previous academic year may have received APL for MN1107 rather than MN1178. MN1178 is the replacement course for MN1107 and will be placed the same point of the 5
4. (b) City University of Hong Kong Higher Diploma in Accountancy Economics I and Economics II must have been passed Associate of Business Administration (all streams) Additional APL for specific streams: Financial Services Accountancy Associate of Business Administration (Financial Services (part time)) * Students applying for APL in a previous academic year may have received APL for MN1107 rather than MN1178. MN1178 is the replacement course for MN1107 and will be placed the same point of the 6
4. (c) Hong Kong Baptist University Associate Degree in Business Administration 4. (d) Hong Kong College of Technology Higher Diploma in Accounting 4. (e) Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education Diploma in Accountancy 4. (f) Hong Kong Management Association/ Lingnan University Diploma in Management Studies 4. (g) Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Community College) Associate Degree in Business * Students applying for APL in a previous academic year may have received APL for MN1107 rather than MN1178. MN1178 is the replacement course for MN1107 and will be placed the same point of the 7
4. (h) University of Hong Kong, SPACE, Hong Kong Diploma in Finance Diploma in Business Management Advanced Diploma in Accounting Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Finance Advanced Diploma in Corporate Administration and Governance MN1178 Business and management in a global context* MN1178 Business and management in a global context* Microeconomics and Macroeconomics must have been passed Quantitative methods must have been passed Mathematics for finance must have been passed Principles of accounting, Introduction to finance and Management accounting must all have been passed Macroeconomics and Business microeconomics must have been passed Quantitative Methods I must have been passed Intermediate Accounting I and II, and Management accounting must all have been passed For, Mathematics for Finance must have been passed For, Mathematics for Finance must have been passed Advanced Diploma in Finance (pre-2007) Advanced Diploma in Finance (revised 2007 start) 8 Quantitative methods I must have been passed. Mathematics for finance must have been passed * Students applying for APL in a previous academic year may have received APL for MN1107 rather than MN1178. MN1178 is the replacement course for MN1107 and will be placed the same point of the
4. (h) University of Hong Kong, SPACE, Hong Kong (continued) Advanced Diploma in Finance (Investment) Advanced Diploma in Management Studies (completed before 2011) Advanced Diploma in Business Management Advanced Diploma in Business (Quantitative Finance and Quantitative Managerial Analysis) Advanced Diploma in Business (Quantitative Finance) Advanced Diploma in Business (Quantitative Managerial Analysis) Macroeconomics and Business microeconomics must have been passed Quantitative Methods I must have been passed Mathematics for finance must have been passed Macroeconomics and Business microeconomics must have been passed Quantitative Methods I or Quantitative Methods must have been passed Mathematics for finance must have been passed Quantitative methods must have been passed Mathematics for finance must have been passed Principles of banking, Corporate finance and Principles of accounting must have been passed Quantitative methods must have been passed Mathematics for finance must have been passed Principles of banking, Corporate finance and Principles of accounting must have been passed Quantitative methods must have been passed Mathematics for finance must have been passed Principles of banking, Corporate finance and Principles of accounting must have been passed * Students applying for APL in a previous academic year may have received APL for MN1107 rather than MN1178. MN1178 is the replacement course for MN1107 and will be placed the same point of the 9
4. (i) University of Hong Kong, SPACE, Community College Microeconomics or Microeconomics-Theory and Applications AND Macroeconomics or Macroeconomics-Theory and Applications must have been passed Associate degree in Business Administration (all themes) Additional APL for specific themes: Accounting and Finance, Accounting themes Applied Economics, China Business, Global Business, Management, Marketing themes Economics and Finance, Finance theme SC1179 Contemporary sociology in a global age** MN1178 Business and management in a global context* Mathematics for business must have been passed Quantitative analysis I or Statistics for business must have been passed Sociology for Economists or Introduction to Sociology must have been passed Associate Degree in Applied Social Science SC1179 Contemporary sociology in a global age** Additional APL for specific streams: HR Management and Development stream MN1178 Business and management in a global context* Higher Diploma in Business Systems (completed before 2011) Higher Diploma in Business System (Banking Services and Technology stream) (completed in or after 2011) OR Higher Diploma in Business Information system (Banking Services and Technology stream) MN1178 Business and management in a global context* IS1060 Introduction to Information Systems For Macroeconomics and Microeconomics must have been passed For, Mathematics for Finance or Advanced Mathematics must have been passed * Students applying for APL in a previous academic year may have received APL for MN1107 rather than MN1178. MN1178 is the replacement course for MN1107 and will be placed the same point of the ** Students applying for APL in a previous academic year may have received APL for SC1021 rather than SC1179. SC1179 is the replacement course for SC1021 and will be placed the same point of the 10
4. (i) University of Hong Kong, SPACE, Community College (continued) Higher Diploma in Business System (Business Information Systems stream) (completed in or after 2011) OR Higher Diploma in Business Information System (Business Information Systems stream) Higher Diploma in Business (Accounting) Higher Diploma in Business (Accounting and Accounting Technologies) Higher Diploma in Business (Accounting and Banking) Higher Diploma in Business (Accounting and Financial Planning) Higher Diploma in Business (Corporate Administration and Governance) Or Higher Diploma in Business (Corporate Administration and Management) IS1060 Introduction to Information Systems MN1178 Business and management in a global context* For Macroeconomics and Microeconomics must have been passed For, Mathematics for Finance or Advanced Mathematics must have been passed For, Mathematics for Finance must have been passed For, Statistics for Business must have been passed For, Mathematics for Finance must have been passed For, Statistics for Business must have been passed For, Mathematics for Finance must have been passed For, Statistics for Business must have been passed For, Mathematics for Finance must have been passed For, Macroeconomics and Microeconomics must have been passed For, Statistics for Business must have been passed, Mathematics for Finance must have been passed * Students applying for APL in a previous academic year may have received APL for MN1107 rather than MN1178. MN1178 is the replacement course for MN1107 and will be placed the same point of the ** Students applying for APL in a previous academic year may have received APL for SC1021 rather than SC1179. SC1179 is the replacement course for SC1021 and will be placed the same point of the degree structure 11
4. (i) University of Hong Kong, SPACE, Community College (continued) Higher Diploma in Business (Economics) Higher Diploma in Business (Financial Services) Higher Diploma in Business (International Trade) Or Higher Diploma in Business (Global Business Management) Higher Diploma in Business (Marketing and Management) Higher Diploma in Business (Management) Higher Diploma in Business (Management and Psychology) EC1002 Introduction to Economics AC1025 Principles of Accounting MN1178 Business and management in a global context* SC1179 Contemporary sociology in a global age** MN1178 Business and management in a global context* MN1178 Business and management in a global context* MN1178 Business and management in a global context* For, Macroeconomics and Microeconomics must have been passed For,Mathematics for Finance must have been passed For, Statistics for Business must have been passed For MN1178 Business and management in a global context, Organisation and Management and The Business Environment and Global Marketplace must have been passed For SC1179 Contemporary sociology in a global age, Sociology for Economists and Globalization and Organization must have been passed For, Microeconomics and Macroeconomics must have been passed For, Mathematics for finance must have been passed For, Statistics for Business must have been passed For, Mathematics for Finance must have been passed For, Statistics for Business or Quantitative Methods I or Quantitative Methods must have been passed For Statistics for Business must have been passed For Statistics for Business must have been passed * Students applying for APL in a previous academic year may have received APL for MN1107 rather than MN1178. MN1178 is the replacement course for MN1107 and will be placed the same point of the ** Students applying for APL in a previous academic year may have received APL for SC1021 rather than SC1179. SC1179 is the replacement course for SC1021 and will be placed the same point of the degree structure 12
4. (i) University of Hong Kong, SPACE, Community College (continued) Higher Diploma in Accounting and Higher Diploma in Financial Information Management (Double Award) MN1178 Business and Management in a global context For, Mathematics for Finance must have been passed For Statistics for Business must have been passed 4. (j) University of Hong Kong, SPACE, Global College (Suzhou) Qualification: Course(s) for which APL is granted: Conditions: Associate of Business Administration (Business Administration Theme) SC1179 Contemporary sociology in a global age** Associate of Business Administration (Accounting Theme) Associate of Business Administration (Logistics Theme) SC1179 Contemporary sociology in a global age** Associate of Business Administration (Marketing Theme) SC1179 Contemporary sociology in a global age** Associate of Business Administration (China Business Theme) SC1179 Contemporary sociology in a global age** * Students applying for APL in a previous academic year may have received APL for MN1107 rather than MN1178. MN1178 is the replacement course for MN1107 and will be placed the same point of the ** Students applying for APL in a previous academic year may have received APL for SC1021 rather than SC1179. SC1179 is the replacement course for SC1021 and will be placed the same point of the degree structure 13
5. Malaysia 5. (a) Advance Tertiary College (ATC), Malaysia Diploma in Management and Marketing ST140A Statistics 1 (half course) MN1178 Business and management in a global context 5. (b) HELP University College, Malaysia Introduction to Economics I and II have been passed ST104AStatistics 1 (half course) and ST104B Statistics 2 (half course) Statistics 1 and II have been passed BA Management and MT105B Mathematics 2 (half course) Mathematics I and II have been passed SC1179 Contemporary sociology in a global age** Sociology I and II have been passed Elements of Accounting 1 and II have been passed ** Students applying for APL in a previous academic year may have received APL for SC1021 rather than SC1179. SC1179 is the replacement course for SC1021 and will be placed the same point of the degree structure 14
5. (c) KDU, Malaysia Diploma in Accountancy Diploma in Business Administration *Students applying for APL in a previous academic year may have received APL for MN1107 rather than MN1178. MN1178 is the replacement course for MN1107 and will be placed the same point of the 5. (d) Kolej Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia Advanced Diploma in Business Studies (Business Economics) 15
6. Singapore 6. (a) Nanyang Polytechnic Qualification: Diploma in Business Management (all specialisms/options) Diploma in Marketing Diploma in Sports and Wellness Management Courses for which APL may be granted without bridging course: Additional course for which APL may be granted with bridging course in Economics: Additional courses for which APL may be granted with bridging course in Mathematics: Diploma in Accountancy and Finance Diploma in Accountancy and Taxation Diploma in Banking and Financial Services (has replaced the Diploma in Financial Services and Diploma in Banking and Financial Management) EC1002 Introduction to economics A mark of 50% is required for the APL to be granted MT105A Mathematics 1 (half course) A mark of 50% is required for the APL to be granted Diploma in Fund Management and Administration Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management (formerly known as Diploma in Hospitality and Resort Management) *Students applying for APL in a previous academic year may have received APL for MN1107 rather than MN1178. MN1178 is the replacement course for MN1107 and will be placed the same point of the Where bridging courses in Economics and/or Mathematics are required, the courses listed in the bullet points below are suitable. Either Economics or Mathematics, or both Economics and Mathematics together can be taken: Bridging Courses in Economics and Mathematics from Singapore Institute of Management, or Singapore PSB Academy, or Singapore Accountancy Academy Advanced Certificate in Economics and Mathematics from Stansfield College 16
6. (a) Nanyang Polytechnic (continued) Diploma in Business Informatics Diploma in Engineering Informatics IS1168 Introduction to computer systems architecture and programming Diploma in Electronics, Computer and Communications Engineering Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering Diploma in Multimedia and Infocomm Technology EGC101 Engineering mathematics 1A/1B, EGC201 Engineering mathematics 2A and EGC107 Engineering mathematics 1A/1C courses must have been passed Diploma in Financial Informatics IS1168 Introduction to computer systems architecture and programming Diploma in Information Technology Diploma in Business Enterprise IT 17
6. (b) Ngee Ann Polytechnic Qualification: Courses for which APL may be granted without bridging course: Additional course for which APL may be granted with bridging course in Economics: Additional course for which APL may be granted with bridging course in Mathematics: Diploma in Accountancy Diploma in Banking and Financial Services Diploma in Business Information Technology Diploma in International Business Statistics 1 (half course) EC1002 Introduction to economics A mark of 50% is required for the APL to be granted MT105A Mathematics 1 (half course) A mark of 50% is required for the APL to be granted Three year diploma only: Diploma in Business Studies (All specialisms) Diploma in Tourism and Resort Management Diploma in International Logistics and Supply Chain Management 18
Diploma in Information Technology IS1168 Introduction to computer systems architecture and programming Not applicable Diploma in Financial Informatics IS1168 Introduction to computer systems architecture and programming Diploma in Logistics Management EC1002 Introduction to economics A mark of 50% is required for the APL to be granted MT105A Mathematics 1 (half course) A mark of 50% is required for the APL to be granted * Students applying for APL in a previous academic year may have received APL for MN1107 rather than MN1178. MN1178 is the replacement course for MN1107 and will be placed the same point of the Where bridging courses in Economics and/or Mathematics are required, the courses listed in the bullet points below are suitable. Either Economics or Mathematics, or both Economics and Mathematics together can be taken: Bridging Courses in Economics and Mathematics from Singapore Institute of Management, or Singapore PSB Academy, or Singapore Accountancy Academy Advanced Certificate in Economics and Mathematics from Stansfield College 19
6. (c) PSB Academy, Singapore Qualification: Diploma in Business Administration Courses for which APL may be granted without bridging course: MN1178 Business and management in a global context* Additional course for which APL may be granted with bridging course in Economics: A mark of 50% is required for the APL to be granted Additional course for which APL may be granted with bridging course in Mathematics: A mark of 50% is required for the APL to be granted Diploma in Business Administration (Accounting and Finance) MN1178 Business and management in a global context* A mark of 50% is required for the APL to be granted A mark of 50% is required for the APL to be granted Diploma in Business Administration (Banking & Finance) MN1178 Business and management in a global context A mark of 50% is required for the APL to be granted A mark of 50% is required for the APL to be granted Diploma in Business Administration (Human Resource Management) A mark of 50% is required for the APL to be granted A mark of 50% is required for the APL to be granted Diploma in Business Administration (Marketing Management) MN1178 Business and management in a global context A mark of 50% is required for the APL to be granted A mark of 50% is required for the APL to be granted Diploma in Business Administration (Supply Chain Management) A mark of 50% is required for the APL to be granted A mark of 50% is required for the APL to be granted Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management Diploma in Electrical Engineering and MT105B Mathematics 2 (half course) or MT1174 Calculus A mark of 50% is required for the APL to be granted Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and MT105B Mathematics 2 (half course) or MT1174 Calculus A mark of 50% is required for the APL to be granted * Students applying for APL in a previous academic year may have received APL for MN1107 rather than MN1178. MN1178 is the replacement course for MN1107 and will be placed the same point of the 20
6. (c) Republic Polytechnic, Singapore Qualification: Course for which APL may be granted: Conditions: Diploma in Information Technology Diploma in Business Computing IS1168 Introduction to computer systems architecture and programming 6. (d) SAA Global Education Qualification: Courses for which APL may be granted without bridging course: Additional courses for which APL may be granted with bridging course in Economics: Additional courses for which APL may be granted with bridging course in Mathematics: SAA Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Finance MN1178 Business and management in a global context ST104A Statistics 1 A mark of 50% is required for the APL to be granted A mark of 50% is required for the APL to be granted 21
6. (e) Singapore Institute of Management Qualification: Elements of Singapore Tax Elements of Singapore Law (Please note that these are courses, not full qualifications. Both courses must be passed for the APL to be awarded, but students do not have to have passed the qualification overall) Courses for which APL may be granted without bridging course: Additional courses for which APL may be granted with bridging course in Economics: Not applicable Not applicable Additional courses for which APL may be granted with bridging course in Mathematics: Diploma in Management Studies Diploma in Accounting MN1178 Business and management in a global context * MN1178 Business and management in a global context * EC1002 Introduction to economics A mark of 50% is required for the APL to be granted Diploma in Marketing Diploma in International Business MN1178 Business and management in a global context * MN1178 Business and management in a global context * Not applicable MT105A Mathematics 1 (half course) A mark of 50% is required for the APL to be granted Diploma in Business Information Systems IS1168 Introduction to computer systems MN1178 Business and management in a global context * EC1002 Introduction to economics A mark of 50% is required for the APL to be granted Diploma in Banking and Finance MN1178 Business and management in a global context * *Students applying for APL in a previous academic year may have received APL for MN1107 rather than MN1178. MN1178 is the replacement course for MN1107 and will be placed the same point of the Where a bridging course in Mathematics is required, the following courses are suitable: Bridging Course in Mathematics from Singapore Institute of Management, or Singapore PSB Academy, or Singapore Accountancy Academy Advanced Certificate in Mathematics from Stansfield College 22
6. (f) Singapore Polytechnic Qualification: Courses for which APL may be granted without bridging course: Additional courses for which APL may be granted with bridging course in Economics: Additional courses for which APL may be granted with bridging course in Mathematics: Diploma in Accountancy (all options, or awarded with no specialism/option) MN1178 Business and management in a global context * Diploma in International Business MN1178 Business and management in a global context * Diploma in Banking and Finance (incorporating the options in Banking and Financial Trading) FN1024 Principles of Banking and Finance MN1178 Business and management in a global context * This replaces the Diploma in Banking and Financial Services Diploma in Business Administration (all options) MN1178 Business and management in a global context * EC1002 Introduction to economics A mark of 50% is required for the APL to be granted MT105A Mathematics 1 (half course) A mark of 50% is required for the APL to be granted Diploma in Marketing (Course withdrawn in 2013) Diploma in Business Information Technology: E-Business Management (known as New Media Marketing from 2013) IS1168 Introduction to computer systems architecture and programming 23
Diploma in Human Resource Management with Psychology MN1178 Business and management in a global context * Diploma in Business Innovation and Design Diploma in Financial Informatics Diploma in Business Information Technology: E-Business Technology Diploma in Information Technology: Information Systems Diploma in Tourism and Resort Management IS1168 Introduction to computer systems architecture and programming Not applicable Diploma in Computer Engineering IS1168 Introduction to computer systems architecture and programming *Students applying for APL in a previous academic year may have received APL for MN1107 rather than MN1178. MN1178 is the replacement course for MN1107 and will be placed the same point of the Where bridging courses in Economics and/or Mathematics are required, the courses listed in the bullet points below are suitable. Either Economics or Mathematics, or both Economics and Mathematics together can be taken: Bridging Courses in Economics and Mathematics from Singapore Institute of Management, or Singapore PSB Academy, or Singapore Accountancy Academy Advanced Certificate in Economics and Mathematics from Stansfield College 24
6. (g) Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore Qualification: Diploma in Accounting and Finance Diploma in Business Diploma in Marketing Diploma in Logistics and Operations Management Diploma in Business Information Technology Diploma in Retail Management Diploma in Financial Business Informatics Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management (graduates 2009 or later) Diploma in Law and Management Diploma in Information Technology Courses for which APL may be granted without a bridging course: FN1024 Principles of Banking and Finance Additional course for which APL may be granted with bridging course in Economics: A mark of 50% is required for the APL to be granted Not applicable A mark of 50% is required for the APL to be granted Not applicable Additional course for which APL may be granted with bridging course in Mathematics: MT105A Mathematics 1 (half course) A mark of 50% is required for the APL to be granted Not applicable Diploma in Leisure and Resort Management Diploma in Internet Computing Diploma in Info-Communications Diploma in Business Process & System Engineering Not applicable IS1168 Introduction to computer systems architecture and programming ST104A Statistics 1 25 A mark of 50% is required for the APL to be granted Not applicable A mark of 50% is required for the APL to be granted Not applicable MT105A Mathematics 1 (half course) A mark of 50% is required for the APL to be granted *Students applying for APL in a previous academic year may have received APL for MN1107 rather than MN1178. MN1178 is the replacement course for MN1107 and will be placed the same point of the Where bridging courses in Economics and/or Mathematics are required, the courses listed in the bullet points below are suitable. Either Economics or Mathematics, or both Economics and Mathematics together can be taken: Bridging Courses in Economics and Mathematics from Singapore Institute of Management, or Singapore PSB Academy, or Singapore Accountancy Academy Advanced Certificate in Economics and Mathematics from Stansfield College