Bachelor of Arts Accounting and Finance (Topup)

Institutional Collaboration

• The award of the honours degree is made by the University of Sunderland (UK).

• The teaching and delivery are conducted by Dhurakij Pundit University in Bangkok, under the UoS academic and quality assurance framework.

• This arrangement provides the benefits of a UK honours qualification, delivered locally in Thailand, with full recognition for those completing the Top-Up year.

• The collaboration thus offers a progression route from local diploma (SCQF Level 8) to a UK-awarded bachelor’s degree.

Target Students & Progression Pathway

• Ideal for students who have successfully completed an SCQF Level 8 qualification (such as those offered by ADVEX) and wish to continue to an honours bachelor degree in business.

• The programme offers a streamlined Top-Up year (rather than a full three or four-year degree) because students join with prior learning and achieved credit equivalence.

• The programme is particularly suitable for those seeking to enhance their career prospects, professional credentials, and global mobility via the UK honours award.

Programme Aims & Learning Outcomes

• To develop advanced knowledge and understanding of business management theory and practice in a global context.

• To equip students with the analytical, evaluative and decision-making skills required for business leadership and strategic management roles.

• To foster the ability to apply research-informed and industry-informed practices to solve complex business challenges.

• To enable graduates to demonstrate professional and ethical responsibilities in business contexts globally and in ASEAN region.

• Upon successful completion, students will graduate with an honours bachelor degree recognised internationally and will be prepared for either immediate employment or further postgraduate study.
  
  

Curriculum Structure & Major Components

• The Top-Up year is structured into modules aligned with the University of Sunderland’s curriculum schedule, delivered at DPU.

• Modules typically cover strategic management, global business environment, entrepreneurship, leadership, change management, research methods and a capstone honours project.

• The delivery emphasises interactive, student-centred learning, combining lectures, seminars, case studies, group work, industry engagements and independent research.

• Assessments include coursework, reflective portfolios, group projects, examinations and the final honours project/dissertation.

• The programme ensures that prior learning from the SCQF Level 8 diploma is appropriately recognised and built upon, leading to the honours qualification.

Benefits & Career Pathways

• Graduates will hold a UK honours degree from University of Sunderland, enhancing international recognition and employability.

• Students benefit from studying full-time on-site in Bangkok, reducing the need for overseas relocation while gaining global credentials.

• The programme prepares graduates for roles such as business manager, operations manager, strategic planner, business development executive, or for further study (e.g., MBA or other postgraduate programmes).

• The combination of a UK award and local delivery context positions graduates strongly in Thailand, ASEAN and international job markets.