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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.
* This programme received a 100% graduate employability score in the Ministry of Higher Education’s Graduate Employability 2022. (Source: ge.mohe.gov.my/)
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/
Academic Requirements
UCSI Foundation year
Minimum CGPA of 2.50, and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level
STPM
Pass, with a minimum C+ grades (CGPA 2.33) in any two subjects, and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level
A-Level
Minimum 2 D grades
UEC
Minimum 5 credits (B6) including Mathematics and a Pass in English
National Matriculation
Minimum CGPA of 2.50, and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level
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 (business-related)
Minimum CGPA 2.50
Other equivalent qualifications
To be reviewed by the faculty on a case-to-case basis
Note (Source: Surat Pekeliling MQA Bil 1/2016):
The terms of credit in Mathematics at SPM level for the candidate with STPM, STAM or Matriculation/Foundation qualification can be exempted if the candidate obtained Mathematics and its achievement is equivalent or higher than the required credit of Mathematics at the SPM level.
English Language Requirements
For Local Students
MUET
Band 2SPM English Language
Grade B+SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE
Grade CUEC English Language
Grade A2IELTS
Band 5.5TOEFL iBT
46- If the English Language requirement is not met, student may be required to take an 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 )
160Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
(ii. Linguiskill Online)
160Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
(iii. Occupational English Test (OET)(Conventional/Online)
200MUET
Band 4TOEFL IBT
46Pearson Test of English
51TOEFL Essentials (Online)
8.5IELTS
Band 5.5- 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.
- Microeconomics
- Introductory Accounting
- Statistic and Its Application
- Fundamental of Management
- Business Communication
- Macroeconomics
- Introduction to Financial Reporting
- Business Law
- Co-operative placement 1
Elective
- Sustainability in Business
- Organisational Behaviour
- Fundamental of Marketing
- Introduction to Management Accounting
- Company Law
- Intermediate to Financial Reporting
- Accounting Information System
- Financial Management 1
- Business System Development Tools
- Intermediate Management Accounting
- Data Analytic for Accounting
- Business Research Method
- Malaysia Taxation
- Corporate Governance, Risk and Professional Ethics
- Cooperative Placement 2
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A (Malaysia) (MPU-U2)
Elective
- Sustainability in Business
- Entrepreneurship
- Managing People
- 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
- Personal Wealth Management
- Cooperative Placement 3
Elective
- Entrepreneurship
- Strategic Management
- Corporate Finance
- Contemporary Human Resource Management
- 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 - University Life
- U2 - Integriti dan Anti Rasuah (Integrity and Anti- Corruption)
- 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 papersACCA 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.
Local Students
Approximate Total Fees:
RM 77,195
International Students
Approximate Total Fees:
RM 90,920
Note: This is an estimated fee, as different countries have different visa processing charges and administrative fees. For more information, kindly refer to your region’s counselor for the detailed fee breakdown.
| IDP Programme | Pathway | University | Country | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B Commerce Major: Accounting / Business Information Systems / Finance | 1.5+1.5 | University of Queensland | Australia | AUD 48,160 |
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