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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting and Finance

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

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

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
  • 3Statistic and Its Application
  • 4Financial Market and Institution
  • 5Business Communication
  • 6Introduction to Management Accounting
  • 7Macroeconomics
  • 8Financial Reporting Standards
  • 9Business Law
  • 10Co-operative Placement 1
  • 11Bahasa Kebangsaan A (Malaysian) (MPU-U2) (if applicable)
  • 12Company Law
  • 13Corporate Account
  • 14Accounting Information System
  • 15Capital Financing and Investment
  • 16Malaysian Taxation
  • 17Intermediate Management Accounting
  • 18Business Research Method
  • 19Corporate Governance, Risk and Professional Ethics
  • 20Corporate Finance
  • 21Cooperative Placement 2
  • 22Elective
  • 23Data Analytic for Accounting
  • 24Sustainability in Business
  • 25Business Systems Development Tools
  • 26Auditing and Assurance
  • 27Strategic Management
  • 28Investment Analysis
  • 29Personal Wealth Management
  • 30Financial Research Project A
  • 31Advanced Corporate Account
  • 32Multinational Finance
  • 33Advanced Financial Management
  • 34Financial Research Project B
  • 35Advanced Management Accounting
  • 36Integrated Case-study
  • 37Cooperative Placement 3
  • 38Entrepreneurship
  • 39Advanced Auditing and Assurance
  • 40Malaysian Corporate Taxation
  • 41Risk Management and Insurance
  • 42Financial Derivatives
  • 43Compulsory Courses (MPU and HEPs courses)
  • 44U1 – Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
  • 45(Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
  • 46U1 – Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
  • 47(Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)
  • 48U2 –Bahasa Kebangsaan A (if applicable)
  • 49U1 – Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
  • 50(Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)
  • 51All students:
  • 52U2 – Integrity and Anti-Corruption (Integriti dan Anti-Rasuah)
  • 53U4 – Extra-curricular Learning Experience 1
  • 54U4 – Extra-curricular Learning Experience 2
  • 55HEPs course – Effective Speaking
  • 56HEPs course – Effective Writing

Entry Requirements

  • UCSI Foundation year
  • Minimum CGPA of 2.5
  • Pass with a minimum of C+ grade (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 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.
  • 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

  • Accountancy
  • Insurance
  • Treasury
  • Financial Consultant
  • Banking
  • Stock Broking
  • Fund Manager
  • 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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