Overview
An accounting degree opens doors to almost any pathway in business with its strong emphasis on essential subjects such as marketing, business, economics, law, financial management, and taxation. This well-rounded programme will provide you with the key financial and accounting skills that are highly sought after by employers, as well as business and management expertise to help you navigate today’s complex business landscape.
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 and RFP, among others.
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:
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Academic Requirements
UCSI Foundation year
Minimum CGPA of 2.5
STPM
Pass with C+ or 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 students 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 in 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 qualifications 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.
- Microeconomics
- Introductory Accounting
- Statistics and its Applications
- Fundamentals of Management
- Business Communication
- Macroeconomics
- Introduction to Financial Reporting
- Business Law
- Co-Operative Placement 1
Elective
- Organisational Behaviour
- Fundamentals of Marketing
- Sustainability in Business
- Introduction to Management Accounting
- Company Law
- Intermediate to Financial Reporting
- Accounting Information System
- Financial Management 1
- Intermediate Management Accounting
- Data Analytics for Accounting
- Business Research Method
- Malaysia Taxation
- Corporate Governance, Risk and Professional Ethics
- Co-Operative Placement 2
Elective
- Managing People
- Business System Development Tools
- International Business
- Auditing and Assurance
- Financial Research Project A
- Advanced Management Accounting
- Advanced Financial Reporting
- Financial Management 2
- Malaysian Corporate Taxation
- Advanced Financial Management
- Financial Research Project B
- Advanced Auditing and Assurance
- Integrated Case-study
- Co-Operative Placement 3
Elective
- Strategic Management
- Corporate Finance
- Contemporary Human Resource Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
(Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban) - Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
(Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)
- Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
- Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
(Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)
- U2 – Integriti dan Anti Rasuah (Integrity and Anti-Corruption)
- U2 – University Life
- U4 – Extracurricular Learning Experience 1
- U4 – Extracurricular Learning Experience 2
- U4 – Extracurricular Learning Experience 3
Accounting is a specialised discipline that provides an ideal platform for a career in the field of Accountancy and Finance. Accountants and Auditors is ranked Top 10 as a recession proof jobs in the market. Accountants and auditors are expected to experience much faster than average employment growth in near future. Potential careers of graduates include the following sectors:
- Audit
- Financial Analysis
- Taxation
- Budget Analysis
- Management Accounting
- Banking
- Accountancy
- Strategic Business Consultancy
Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia
Exempted from 7 papers out of 10 papers
Certified Practising Accountant
Exempted from 6 papers out of 12 papers
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Exempted from 7 papers out of 16 papers
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
Exempted from 4 papers out of 15 papers
The Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy
Exempted from 6 papers out of 12 papers
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.
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