The International Higher Diploma in Accounting and Finance is designed to provide learners with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in accounting and financial management. The programme covers core areas including financial reporting, management accounting, auditing, taxation, corporate finance, and strategic management. It is benchmarked against international frameworks such as RQF Level 5 and SLQF, ensuring global recognition and alignment with professional standards (ACCA, CMA, CIMA, AAT). Learners benefit from a hybrid delivery model consisting of lectures, workshops, case studies, and group discussions, supported by an online LMS for self-learning. The programme’s goal is to prepare students for careers in the financial sector, including roles in accounting, audit, banking, and corporate finance, as well as to provide a progression pathway to professional qualifications and higher education. Graduates develop critical thinking, analytical, and decision-making skills, as well as the ability to communicate financial information effectively and ethically. This programme is a perfect blend of theory and practice, empowering learners to contribute meaningfully to the financial sector, especially in supporting the SME economy in Sri Lanka