Graduate Diploma in Accounting
The Graduate Diploma in Accounting program (GDA) provides the foundation knowledge needed to begin a career path in accounting and finance with broad –based business studies. Upon completion, graduates will be able to apply for certifications from various professional accounting bodies.
The graduates can also prepare themselves to work in a auditing firms, banking sectors, consultation agencies or government agencies.
Overview
Programme Highlights
- Exemptions of professional papers from ACCA and ICAEW
- The programme is internationally benchmarked, approved by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education and accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
- Interactive learning activities, assignments, online discussion.
- Easy access to myPLS anytime, anywhere any devices.
- Access to the physical and digital library comprising of around 190,000 e- books, 95,000 e-journals, and 2.4 million e-theses titles accessible anywhere anytime.
Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate the role of accounting in private and Public sector organisations;
- Prepare financial statements in accordance with approved accounting standards;
- Provide financial and non-financial information to help organisations make decisions;
- Interpret and evaluate financial and non- financial decision-making or decision making purposes;
- Use and evaluate information technologies and systems for the attainment of organisational objectives;
- Prepare tax computation and understand tax advisory matters for individuals and business entities;
- Apply the knowledge of audit for organisations in accordance with approved auditing standards using appropriate technologies;
- Be innovative in the application of knowledge, think critically and suggest possible solutions to accounting issues;
- Integrate other organisational and management knowledge and apply to the accounting core competencies;
- Work collaboratively in a management team;
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with different stakeholders;
- Evaluate ethical issues consistent with professional ethics and social responsibility;
- Demonstrate leadership qualities and entrepreneurial skills; and
- Commit to life-long learning and professional development.
Programme Structure
Core Subjects
- Strategic Management
- Business & Company Law
- Business Ethics & Corporate Governance
- Applied Management
- Managerial Economics
- Accounting Theory & Practice
- Financial Accounting
- Management Accounting
- Business Finance
- Corporate Financial Reporting & Disclosure
- Auditing & Assurance
- Advanced Management Accounting
- Financial Risk Management
- Introduction to Taxation & Planning
- Corporate Finance & Management
Electives
- Business Organisations
Most subjects are offered as project-based learning with strong emphasis on the practical components
General
Applicable to Malaysian Students only
- Islamic & Asian Civilisations
- Ethnic Relations
- Academic Writing
- Comparative Ethics
- Social Responsibility Project
Applicable to International Students (in Malaysia) only
- Malay Language & Communication 2
- Malaysian Studies 3
- Academic Writing
- Comparative Ethics
- Social Responsibility Project
MPU
- TITAS
- Ethics Relations
- Academic Writing
- Comparative Ethics
- Social Responsibility Project II
UCS
- Information Literacy and research skills II
- Entrepreneurship in Asia
Common Core
- Business mathematics
- Principle of Microeconomics
- Business Statistics
- Principle of management
- Principle of Macroeconomics
- Commercial Law
- Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
- Business Communication
- Company Law
- Organisation Behavior
- Strategy Management
Discipline Core
- Financial Accounting & Reporting 1
- Financial Accounting & Reporting 2
- Financial Accounting & Reporting 3
- Financial Accounting & Reporting 4
- Financial Accounting & Reporting 5
- Management Accounting 1
- Management Accounting 2
- Taxation 1
- Taxation 2
- Audit 1
- Audit 2
- Financial Management
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Market Institution
- Accounting Information System 1
- Analysis and Design of Accounting Information Systems
- Public Sector Accounting
- Integrated Case Study
- Accounting for Islamic Financial Transaction
Industrial Training
- Industrial Training
Choose ONE (1) Elective ONLY
- Project
- Business research Methods
- Project Paper (Accounting)
- General
- Seminar In Management Accounting
- Advanced Taxation
- Internal Audit
Entry Requirements
DIRECT ENTRY
- A pass in Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum GPA 2.0 in any 2 subjects or equivalent; or
- A Diploma with a minimum GPA 2.0 or equivalent;
- 2 years of work experience.
- A Graduate Certificate in the relevant field
ELCR Band (International Students Only):
- Minimum score of 5.5 for IELTS, 550 for TOEFL OR its equivalent
APEL ENTRY
This applies to candidates who are:
- At least 21 years of age in the year of application
- Possess relevant working experience.
Financial Aid
For Malaysian and International students:*
- Merit Scholarship available for top-performing students
- 10% discount on tuition fee available through student loyalty scheme
For Malaysian students only:*
- 50% discount on tuition fee for senior citizens who are 60 years of age & above
- 75% discount on tuition fee for the disabled
- EPF withdrawal assistance
- PTPTN loan assistance
*Terms and conditions apply
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