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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.
* 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:
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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 3SPM English Language
Grade B+SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE
Grade CSPM English Language CEFR B1
Minimum 2 skills at B1Pearson Test of English
36UEC English Language
Grade A2IELTS
Band 4.0TOEFL iBT
30-31Cambridge 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
MUET
Band 3.5TOEFL IBT
40TOEFL Essentials (Online)
7.5CEFR
High B1IELTS
5Pearson Test of English
47Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
(i. B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced C2 Proficiency)
154Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
(ii. Linguaskill Online)
154Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
(iii. Occupational English Test (Conventional/Online)
N/AO-Level English/IGCSE
C- 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
- Financial Market and Institution
- Business Communication
- Introduction to Management Accounting
- Macroeconomics
- Financial Reporting Standards
- Business Law
- Co-operative Placement 1
- 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
- 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
- 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
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
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 77,135
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance | 2+1 | University of the West of England, Bristol | United Kingdom | £15,250 |
For enquiry, please contact us at [email protected] or call us at +603 9101 8880 ext 2066.
