Bachelor Of Arts (Hons) Accounting And Finance

Highlights about course

Program Level

Bachelor

Duration

3 Years

Tuition Fees

RM 90,920

Intake

February, June, October

Overview

In line with the Faculty’s innovative approach where traditional business courses are redesigned to provide students with the career mobility to tap into the growing finance industry, this is a unique programme that adds a finance edge to the popular accounting degree. Learners will be equipped with important accounting and financial knowledge to succeed in either the accounting or finance world.

Graduates will gain entry into the professional level of ACCA and CPA Australia. This course will also equip graduates to pursue further professional qualifications with CFA, CFP, CIMA, ICAEW, MIA, RFP, etc. Relevant electives may be taken to maximise exemptions.

About the Programme

 

Assessments

The assessment includes a combination of examinations, projects and assignments, and finally a requirement to complete a dissertation in Independent Project in the final year. Students will acquire up-to-date vocational skills that are relevant and competitive. This reflects the complex and challenging nature of the accounting, finance and business realms.

 

Note:
For the latest issues in Accounting from MIA (Malaysian Institute of Accountants), please access their e-magazine, e-Accountants Today, at https://www.at-mia.my/

 

Entry Requirements

 

Academic Requirements

​UCSI Foundation year

Minimum CGPA of 2.5

STPM

Pass with a minimum of C+ grade (CGPA 2.33) in any 2 subjects

STAM

Pass with a minimum grade of Jayyid (good)

​A-Level

Minimum 2 D grades

UEC

Minimum 5 credits (B6)

​National Matriculation

Minimum CGPA of 2.5

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Minimum score of 26 points in 6 subjects

Canadian Pre-U

Minimum average of 60% in 6 subjects

AUSMAT/HSC/ SACE/TEE/WACE

ATAR score 60% OR minimum 60% average in 5 subjects

Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM/A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency

Minimum overall average of 60%

Diploma in Accounting field (Level 4, MQF) or equivalent

Minimum CGPA of 2.5

Other equivalent qualifications

To be reviewed by the faculty on a case-to-case basis

All above qualifications compulsory:

 

  • 1. Credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent
  • 2. Pass in English at SPM level or its equivalent

 

Notes:
Can be waived should any other higher qualification contain Mathematics and English subjects with an equivalent/higher achievement.

Malaysian student using English as the medium of instruction in their previous study or with at least a Band 3 in MUET (CEFR Low B1) or equivalent can be exempted from a pass in the English requirement.

English Language Requirements

For Local Students
MUET

Band 3

SPM English Language

Grade B+

SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE

Grade C

SPM English Language CEFR B1

Minimum 2 skills at B1

UEC English Language

Grade A2

IELTS

Band 4.0

TOEFL iBT

30-31

Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
(i. B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced C2 Proficiency)

140

Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
(ii. Linguaskill Online)

140

  • If the English language requirement is not met, students may be required to take additional English module(s) prior to or concurrently with the undergraduate program based on the University’s decision.
For International Students
Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
(i. B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced C2 Proficiency)

154

Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
(ii. Linguaskill Online)

154

MUET

Band 3.5

TOEFL IBT

40

IELTS

Band 5.0

  • International applicants who do not meet the respective academic programme’s English language requirements will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling into the English for Tertiary Education programme (R/KJP/00920-00929).
  • Placement into the various levels of the English for Tertiary Education programme depends on the English Language qualification students have at the point of admission and/or the outcome of the English Placement Test.
  • The applicants who have met the respective academic programme’s English language requirement may be advised by Faculty to improve their proficiency by undertaking additional English proficiency courses.

 

Courses Offered

 

Year 1
  • Microeconomics
  • Introductory Accounting
  • Statistic and Its Application
  • Financial Market and Institution
  • Business Communication
  • Introduction to Management Accounting
  • Macroeconomics
  • Financial Reporting Standards
  • Business Law
  • Co-operative Placement 1
Year 2
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A (Malaysian) (MPU-U2) (if applicable)
  • Company Law
  • Corporate Account
  • Accounting Information System
  • Capital Financing and Investment
  • Malaysian Taxation
  • Intermediate Management Accounting
  • Business Research Method
  • Corporate Governance, Risk and Professional Ethics
  • Corporate Finance
  • Cooperative Placement 2

Elective

  • Data Analytic for Accounting
  • Sustainability in Business
  • Business Systems Development Tools
  • Auditing and Assurance
Year 3
  • Strategic Management
  • Investment Analysis
  • Personal Wealth Management
  • Financial Research Project A
  • Advanced Corporate Account
  • Multinational Finance
  • Advanced Financial Management
  • Financial Research Project B
  • Advanced Management Accounting
  • Integrated Case-study
  • Cooperative Placement 3

Elective

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Advanced Auditing and Assurance
  • Malaysian Corporate Taxation
  • Risk Management and Insurance
  • Financial Derivatives
General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.
For Malaysian students:

  1. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
    (Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
  2. Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
    (Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)
For foreign students:

  1. Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
  2. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
    (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)
All students:

  1. U2 – University Life
  2. U2 – Integriti dan Anti Rasuah (Integrity and Anti-Corruption)
  3. U4 – Extracurricular Learning Experience 1
  4. U4 – Extracurricular Learning Experience 2
  5. U4 – Extracurricular Learning Experience 3

 

Career Opportunities

 

A graduate of this programme would have acquired the necessary basic, integrated and applied skills tailored for a career in accounting and finance. The integration of Accounting, Finance and Business courses also makes this a suitable programme for an individual who wishes to embark on a high-flying career in the corporate world. Potential careers of graduates include the following sectors:

  • Accountancy
  • Insurance
  • Treasury
  • Financial Consultant
  • Banking
  • Stock Broking
  • Fund Manager
  • Strategic Business Consultancy

 

Professional Recognition

 

Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia
Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia

Exempted from 7 papers out of 10 papers

Certified Practising Accountant
Certified Practising Accountant

Exempted from 6 papers out of 12 papers

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

Exempted from 7 papers out of 16 papers

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)

Exempted from 4 papers out of 15 papers

The Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy
The Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy

Exempted from 6 papers out of 12 papers

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Exempted from 9 papers out of 13 papers

ACCA accelerate programme
We are the first seven universities in Malaysia which has a partnership with ACCA Accelerated Programme (AAP). Our students are not only eligible for exemptions for all the 9 Foundation papers but also entitle to enjoy the AAP benefits mention below.

ACCA accelerate programme 

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