Courses Overview
When you study with ACCA, you can take your career in any direction. You open doors to the best and most interesting roles all over the world. And you become one of the sought-after finance professionals our fast-changing world needs. It's a rewarding and intense path – and we're here to support you at every stage of your career.
We have a worldwide reputation for excellence and our rigorous qualifications are recognised and respected across the globe. When you join us, you become part of our diverse body of more than 208,000 members and 503,000 students in 179 countries. Employers across the globe seek out ACCA-trained professionals – because they know they have the strategic thinking, technical skills and professional values to drive their organisations forward. We currently work with more than 7,400 Approved Employers and 80 accountancy partnerships worldwide – and connect our members with thousands of vacancies through the ACCA Careers Job Board.
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We will consider you as an individual and take into account all elements of your application, not just your qualifications. We are looking for breadth and depth in your current studies and enthusiasm for the subject you wish to study.
In order to achieve 14 years of education equivalence from Higher Education Commission Pakistan, it is essential to have completed 12 years of local education (Metric/Intermediate) or 8 O-levels and 3 A-levels. In Pakistan, the Intermediate Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) has awarded HSSC (Intermediate in Commerce) equivalence to the Foundation Diploma. To be eligible for this equivalence, you must apply for the Foundation Diploma after completing O' Levels, or Matriculation.
In other instances, you will normally need to have the following:
Any undergraduate degree from a local university.
If you have a recognised and relevant Finance or Accounting degree from an ACCA-accredited university, you may qualify for exemptions from some of the ACCA exams.
However, even if you have not studied at an ACCA-accredited university, you may still be eligible for exemptions – depending on the modules studied.
Contact the Admissions Team for additional guidance on whether the qualifications you currently hold or are taking would be suitable for entry: admissions@ivycollege.com.pk
Admissions open for semesters commencing in January and September of every year. Ensure you allow adequate time for your application to go through the normal admission procedure of two weeks. Visit your nearest campus in time for securing a place in the programme.
Strategic Business Leader (SBL)
Strategic Business Reporting (SBR)
Options (two to be completed)
Advanced Financial Management (AFM)
Advanced Performance Management (APM)
Advanced Taxation (ATX)
Advanced Audit and Assurance (AAA)
Relevant Work Experience can be completed before, at the same time, or after the exams. At least three years of practical experience in a relevant role is required to qualify.
We hold exam sessions each quarter and some of our exams can even be taken on-demand, giving you the flexibility to progress through our qualifications at your own pace. Our flexible exams also give you the opportunity to specialise in a chosen area and in a number of countries; you can even take exams based on your national tax and law.
The ACCA exam fee is charged per module, payable to the college on the given deadline which will be communicated to the student well in advance when the student successfully completes the relevant module.
IVY fee will be charged on a module-wise basis. Modules offered at a particular time will be dependent on the student strength and availability of teachers. Contact the admissions team at your nearest IVY campus:
Rawalpindi Phone Number +92 323 9599 955Islamabad Phone Number +92 301 5999 321
Lahore Phone Number +92 321 4264 748
Faisalabad Phone Number +92 309 5555 459
We have a limited number of scholarships which we offer to different students on the basis of the categories they fall into. Fee waivers are offered on first-come-first-serve basis. Please access the Scholarship Policy and Form for further details.
As ACCA qualified, you will be able to work with a range of organisations varying from accountancy, banking, financial management, corporate governance and management consultancy. This degree opens the doors to range of careers, majority of them with excellent progression and competitive salaries such as junior Financial Analyst, Trainee Accountant, Audit Trainee, Finance Assistant, Credit Controller and Pay-roll Assistant.
By covering a breadth of topics, you’ll have your pick as to which career path to choose upon graduating. Whilst studying you will develop skills including:
The ability to research and present information to various audiencesAnalysis and evaluation of financial data
Effective communication, problem solving and decision-making skills
A solid understanding of business environments and financial management
The ability to work independently and within a team
As ACCA qualified, you’ll be prepared to enter a variety of business, financial and accounting roles. Candidates equipped with a solid understanding of business management, financial knowledge and accounting skills are highly valued and sought after by many employers, meaning there are a variety of job roles you might want to consider, such as:
AccountantFinance Analyst
Financial Manager
Actuarial Analyst
Investment Banker
Broker
Tax Advisor
Qualifying as an ACCA Strategic Professional, you are considered to have completed level 7 of UK academic standards, which is equivalent to a postgraduate degree. The University of London in partnership with ACCA offers an MSc in Professional Accountancy. This is an integrated programme which allows study towards an academic and professional qualification. There are customised pathways for ACCA students, affiliates and members.
The programme is taught using face-to-face learning. Students will have access to IVY resources at the college library and online to complete their studies/modules. Support will be provided by tutors throughout the programme duration.