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Diploma In Accounting

Intakes
January, May and September
Course Duration
2 Years (14 weeks per semester)
Course Location
Kuching
Course Mode
Full-Time
Approval Code
N/0411/4/0007;06/2027
Accreditation Code
MQA/PA15583


Overview

Diploma in Accounting addresses the basic accounting principles and practices for accounting in different types of business organisations as well as non-profit organisations. Besides specialising in financial accounting, this programme also equips students with knowledge and skills in management accounting, taxation, audit, and computerised accounting, which are necessary for a career in accounting.... Essential knowledge in business is covered in core courses such as finance, management, marketing and entrepreneurship. From this programme, there are options for students in taking the next step, to pursue a bachelor’s degree, or any professional qualification, or enter the work environment.

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Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

​SPM/O-Level

Pass SPM with minimum 3 credits (C) including Mathematics

UEC

Pass UEC with minimum 3 credits (B)

​STPM

Minimum 1 principal (C)

A-Level

Minimum 2 Principals

​Computing Related Certificate SKM, SKK (MQF Level 3)

Pass Level 3 and pass SPM with at least 1 credit

English Language Requirements

For Local Students
MUET
Band 3
SPM English Language
Grade B+
SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE
Grade C
UEC English Language
Grade A2
IELTS
Band 5
TOEFL iBT
Grade 42
For International Students
IELTS
Band 5.0
Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
154
TOEFL IBT
42
Pearson Test of English
47

  • 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.

Courses Offered

Year 1
  • Fundamentals of Management
  • Financial Accounting 1
  • Microeconomics
  • Introduction to Finance
  • Introduction to Business Communication
  • Financial Accounting 2
  • Basics and Practices of Marketing
  • Business Mathematics
  • Computing Studies
  • Macroeconomics
  • Introduction to Statistics
  • Business Law
  • Fundamentals of Organisational Behaviour
  • Personal Financial Planning
  • Basic Taxation
Year 2
  • Cost and Management Accounting 1
  • Financial Accounting 3
  • Company Law
  • Audit 1
  • Introduction to Financial Markets
  • Principles of Business Ethics
  • Financial Accounting 4
  • Cost and Management Accounting 2
  • Accounting Information Systems and Applications
  • Introduction to Entrepreneurship
  • Audit 2
  • Co-Operative Placement
General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.
U1
For Malaysian students:
  1. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
    (Penghayatan Etika and Peradaban)
For foreign students:
  1. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 2
    (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2)

Career Opportunities

  • Accounts Executive
  • Assistant Accountant
  • Tax Assistant
  • Junior Auditor
  • Junior Financial Analyst
  • Assistant Bank Officer

Fees

Local Students

Approximate Total Fees:

RM 24,010

International Students

Approximate Total Fees:

RM 42,290

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.

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