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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting

UCSI University

Level

bachelor

Duration

3 Years

Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Entry Exams

MUET

Tuition Fee

RM 98,136 (International, approximate total)

Intake

January, May and September

Program 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

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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Key Modules

  • 1Microeconomics
  • 2Introductory Accounting
  • 3Statistics and its Applications
  • 4Fundamentals of Management
  • 5Business Communication
  • 6Macroeconomics
  • 7Introduction to Financial Reporting
  • 8Business Law
  • 9Co-Operative Placement 1
  • 10Elective
  • 11Organisational Behaviour
  • 12Fundamentals of Marketing
  • 13Sustainability in Business
  • 14Introduction to Management Accounting
  • 15Company Law
  • 16Intermediate to Financial Reporting
  • 17Accounting Information System
  • 18Financial Management 1
  • 19Intermediate Management Accounting
  • 20Data Analytics for Accounting
  • 21Business Research Method
  • 22Malaysia Taxation
  • 23Corporate Governance, Risk and Professional Ethics
  • 24Co-Operative Placement 2
  • 25Managing People
  • 26Business System Development Tools
  • 27International Business
  • 28Auditing and Assurance
  • 29Financial Research Project A
  • 30Advanced Management Accounting
  • 31Advanced Financial Reporting
  • 32Financial Management 2
  • 33Malaysian Corporate Taxation
  • 34Advanced Financial Management
  • 35Financial Research Project B
  • 36Advanced Auditing and Assurance
  • 37Integrated Case-study
  • 38Co-Operative Placement 3
  • 39Strategic Management
  • 40Corporate Finance
  • 41Contemporary Human Resource Management
  • 42Entrepreneurship
  • 43U1 – Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
  • 44(Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
  • 45U1 – Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
  • 46(Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)
  • 47U2 –Bahasa Kebangsaan A (if applicable)
  • 48U1 – Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
  • 49(Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)
  • 50All students:
  • 51U2 – Integrity and Anti-Corruption (Integriti dan Anti-Rasuah)
  • 52U4 – Extra-curricular Learning Experience 1
  • 53U4 – Extra-curricular Learning Experience 2
  • 54HEPs course – Effective Speaking
  • 55HEPs course – Effective Writing

Entry Requirements

  • UCSI Foundation year
  • Minimum CGPA of 2.5
  • Pass with C+ or CGPA 2.33 in any 2 subjects
  • Pass with a minimum grade of Jayyid (good)
  • Minimum 2 D grades
  • Minimum 5 credits (B6)
  • National Matriculation
  • International Baccalaureate (IB)
  • Minimum score of 26 points in 6 subjects
  • 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
  • Other equivalent qualifications
  • To be reviewed by the faculty on a case-to-case basis
  • All above qualifications compulsory:
  • Credit in Mathematics
  • at SPM level or its equivalent
  • at SPM with Grade B+ and above
  • Can be waived should any other higher qualification contain Mathematics and English subjects with an equivalent/higher achievement.
  • Malaysian students 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.
  • Academic Requirements
  • English Language Requirements
  • For Local Students
  • SPM English Language
  • SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE
  • SPM English Language CEFR B1
  • Minimum 2 skills at B1
  • Pearson Test of English
  • UEC English Language
  • Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
  • (ii. Linguaskill Online)
  • 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
  • TOEFL Essentials (Online)
  • (i. B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced C2 Proficiency)
  • (iii. Occupational English Test (Conventional/Online)
  • O-Level English/IGCSE

Career Prospects

  • Audit
  • Financial Analysis
  • Taxation
  • Budget Analysis
  • Management Accounting
  • Banking
  • Accountancy
  • Strategic Business Consultancy
  • Professional Recognition
  • 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
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
  • Exempted from 9 papers out of 13 papers
  • ACCA accelerate programme

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