
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.
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Academic Requirements
UCSI Foundation year
Minimum CGPA of 2.5, 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
Minimum average of 60% 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.
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Discretion is given to the Head of School to deal with applicants who have results borderline to the Academic Requirements.
SPM Credit – 'A+' to 'C'O-Level – 'A' to 'C'
UEC Credit – 'A1' to 'B6'
STPM principal – 'A' to 'C'
A-Level principal – 'A' to 'E'
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 Testsbr/>(ii. Linguiskill Online)
160Cambridge English Qualifications and Testsbr/>(iii. Occupational English Test (OET)(Conventional/Online)
200TOEFL IBT
46Pearson Test of English
51IELTS
5.5MUET
Band 4TOEFL Essentials (Online)
8- 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
- University Life (MPU-U2)
- Hubungan Etnik (Malaysian)/
- Malaysian Studies (International Student) (MPU-U1)
- Extracurricular Learning Experience 1(MPU-U4)
- Business Communication
- Business Information System
- Introduction to Management Accounting
- Macroeconomics
- Business Law (Malaysian Perspective)
- Financial Reporting Standards
- Co-operative Placement 1
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A (Malaysian) (MPU-U2) (if applicable)
- Extra-curricular Learning Experience 2
- Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia
- Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3
- Company Law
- Corporate Account
- Accounting Information System
- Capital Financing and Investment
- Management Science
- Intermediate Management Accounting
- Business Research Method
- Corporate Governance, Risk and Professional Ethics
- Corporate Finance
- Cooperative Placement 2
Elective
- One to One Marketing
- Malaysian Taxation
- Business Systems Development Tools
- Auditing and Assurance
- Strategic Management
- Extra-curricular Learning Experience 3
- Investment Analysis
- Equity Analysis
- 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
- 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)
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 14 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.
IDP Programme | Pathway | University | Country | Fee |
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BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance | 2+1 | University of the West of England, Bristol | United Kingdom | £15,250 |
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