Overview
Is a Diploma in Accounting for You?
Discover the world of financial expertise with UoC’s Diploma in Accounting programme. This programme offers specific accounting, finance, taxation, auditing, costing, and management knowledge.
It’s designed to cultivate competent, dedicated accountants who possess the necessary attributes and skills for the accounting profession. As a student in the Diploma in Accounting programme, you will also develop a holistic understanding of the business operation, particularly in all functional areas of accounting. Through classroom discussions, students will have valuable hands-on experience in real-life working environments.
The curriculum of our programme is structured to align with professional recognition standards, providing students with a broad perspective of the accounting profession. Upon completing this programme, students are eligible for the following ACCA qualification exemptions:
- Business & Technology
- Management Accounting
- Financial Accounting
Upon graduating, students can either continue their studies to higher levels or join the workforce specialised in accounting.
Career Impact
Career Prospect
Graduates of the Diploma in Accounting programme can expect to secure positions such as:
- Account Assistant
- Audit Assistant
- Tax assistant
- Bookkeeper
- Payroll assistant
- Account Executive
- Entrepreneur
Career Organisation
- Accounting service sector
- Finance & insurance sector
- Government & Public services sector
- Commercial sector
Course Structure
Course Description
The Diploma in Accounting programme at UoC is a comprehensive 2.5-year course divided into 7 semesters, emphasizing interdisciplinary accounting. Students are required to complete thirty modules and undergo a three-month practical training period to earn their diploma.
This programme paves the way for graduates to progress to professional accounting qualifications offered by ACCA and CIMA.
Course Training and Practical
Year 1
- Introduction to Business
- Principles of Accounting
- Business Mathematics
- Fundamentals of Marketing
- Principles of Management
- Business Law
- Financial Accounting
- Computer Applications
- English Language Skills for Workplace
- Principles of Finance
- Principles of Economics
- Cost & Management Accounting 1
- Company Law
Year 2
- English Language Skills & Critical
- Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- Young Mercy / Wataniah / SISPA / Al-Quran & Kesukarelawan / Environmental Volunteerism
- Cost & Management Accounting 2
- Financial Reporting 1
- Computerised Accounting
- Third Language Modules (Mandarin / Korea)
- Malaysian Taxation 1
- Performance Management
- Financial Reporting 2
- Malaysian Taxation 2
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Audit
- Principles of Investment
- Corporate Governance & Ethics
Year 3
- Practical training (3 months)
The Experience
Who is teaching?
Our course is taught by experienced lecturers with a good mix of teaching, research and industry experiences.
The programme is delivered through:
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Field trips
- Case studies
- Practical training
On Campus Learning
Virtual Tour of University Cyberjaya Campus
Off Campus Learning
Solve World Challenges
Accounting is essential in every industry, providing control, stability, and accountability. With business constantly evolving, especially in the face of rapid technological changes, the role of accountants is more crucial than ever.
At UoC, our Diploma in Accounting programme ensures that students are well-equipped with the skills to meet these challenges head-on, adapting to the changing landscape of business and accounting.
Entry Requirement
| Qualification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) | Pass with 3 credits including Mathematics and a pass in English |
| Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) | Pass with minimum Grade C GPA 2.00 in any subject and credits in Mathematics and a pass in English at SPM level or equivalent |
| Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) | Pass with a minimum grade of Maqbul and credits in Mathematics and a pass in English at SPM level |
| SKM (Certificate) | Pass in SKM Level 3 in a related field and pass in SPM with a minimum credits in Mathematics and pass in English |
| Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) | Pass with a minimum Grade B in 3 subjects including Mathematics and a pass in English |
| Other certificate (Certificate) | A certificate or its equivalent in a related field recognised by the Malaysian Government, acceptable to the University |
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For International Students Only
TOEFL score of 550 or equivalent |
