BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONS) IN ACCOUNTING

Faculty of Business and Accounting

Overview

Bachelor MQA/FA 0398 3 Years January,September

The programme prepares graduates to take their place in any organisations’ finance department. Students will learn knowledge application of financial management principles to every facet of corporate accounting. Fundamental understanding of practices related to the operations and activities of financial markets through a balance of theory and hands on learning will be achieved b the end of the programme duration. While studying, students will also explore a range of business disciplines while participating in accounting classes that will help them gain a greater understanding of accounting functions in different industries. Students will have the opportunity to try learn new skills through internships and challenge themselves in actual professional papers.

Career Opportunities

Accounting, Chartered Accounting, Forensic Accounting Strategic Planning, Stockbroker Investment Products, Banking, Auditing Human Resources, Finance, Purchasing Management Information Systems, Consulting

Entry Requirement

STPM / A-Level / Equivalent: Pass with minimum GP of 2.33 or Grade C+ in any 2 subjects and credit in Mathematics and pass in English in SPM or in MUET with a minimum of Band 2; or
STAM: Pass with minimum Jayyid Grade with credit in Mathematics and pass in English in SPM; or
Diploma / Higher National Diploma / Advanced Diploma: Minimum CGPA 2.50 with credit in Mathematics and pass in English in SPM; or
Matriculation / Foundation: Pass with minimum CGPA 2.50 with credit in Mathematics and pass in English in SPM; or
Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.

and

International students must pass:

IELTS Band 5.5; or
TOEFL with a minimum score of 550; or
Pass English in Cambridge/Edexcel GCE A-Levels; or
MUET minimum Band 4

Course Content

Year 1

Principles of Accounting
Microeconomics
Fundamental of Mathematics
Academic Skills
Macroeconomics
Financial Management
Intermediate Accounting
Costing
Managing Organisational Behaviour
Business Law
International Trade

Year 2

Performance Evaluation
Advanced Accounting 1
Taxation 1
Company Law
Computerised Accounting
Management Information Technology
Project Management
Management Accounting
Auditing
Advanced Accounting 2
Taxation 2
Public Sector Accounting
Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
Contemporary Issues in Accounting

Year 3

Project
Advanced Financial Reporting 1
Auditing and Assurance
Elective Module 1
Advanced Financial Management
Strategic Management
Elective Module 2
Advanced Financial Reporting 2

Elective modules:

Module 1: Advanced Taxation 1 & Advanced Taxation 2

Module 2: Advanced Management Accounting & Advanced Management Accounting 2

(Students are to choose any ONE(1) of the above two options based on area of interest)

BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONS) IN ACCOUNTING