Open University Malaysia - (R3/344/6/0040 (A5885) 03/27)

Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) Online

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Undergraduate
  • Duration: 5 years

Earn your bachelor's degree while working full time with this 100% online and CPA-accredited programme.

Course Overview

The programme aims to produce knowledgeable, analytical and competent accounting graduates to fulfil the country’s growing need for accounting professionals.

Professional accreditation
This course is accredited by Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) Australia, a professional accounting body .

Contemporary curriculum
Learners are required to complete a total of 134 credit hours of prescribed studies in order to graduate. The programme structure covers five main areas:

  • accounting, finance and related knowledge
  • organisational and business knowledge
  • information technology
  • communication skills, industrial exposure and integrated case study
  • non-accounting knowledge taken through elective courses

Career paths
Graduates can take on in-demand roles in a broad scope of industries:

  • Accounting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Corporate Advisory
  • Corporate Reporting
  • Taxation
  • Risk Management

This programme is not available for international intake.

Key Facts

Delivery
Online
Study Level
Undergraduate
Programme Type
Bachelor
Duration
5 years (Part time)
Modules
31
Fees
Scholarships
Intake
Total Price
RM30,016

Course Structure

The programme consists of 31 core courses, 5 university courses, 4 basic courses, electives and industrial training.

Core Courses
  • Principles Of Microeconomics
  • Principles Of Macroeconomics
  • Principles Of Marketing
  • Mathematics For Management
  • Introductory Accounting
  • Financial Accounting & Reporting 1
  • Intermediate Financial Accounting I
  • Intermediate Financial Accounting II
  • Advanced Financial Accounting
  • Management Accounting I
  • Management Accounting II
  • Financial Management I
  • Financial Management II
  • Statistical Methods
  • Accounting Theory
  • Audit I
  • Audit II
  • Business Law
  • Company Law
  • Taxation I
  • Taxation II
  • Research Methodology
  • Strategic Management
  • Public Sector Accounting
  • Advanced Management Accounting
  • International Business
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Introduction To Information Technology
  • Accounting Information System I
  • Accounting Information System II
  • Integrated Fase Study
University Courses
Basic Courses
Electives
MPU

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualification

To apply for this course, you must meet either one of the criteria below:

  • Pass in STPM or its equivalent, with minimum Grade C+ (GP 2.33) in 2 subjects, and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level.
  • Pass in STAM with minimum grade of Jayyid (good), and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level.
  • Diploma (MQF Level 4) in accounting or related field, or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50.
  • Matriculation/Foundation/Asasi or its equivalent with aminimum CGPA of 2.50, and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level.
  • Pass in UEC with a minimum Grade B in 5 subjects including Mathematics.
  • Other recognised equivalent qualifications.

The credit requirement in Mathematics at SPM level for STPM, STAM and Matriculation/Foundation/Asasi candidates can be exempted if the qualifications comprise the Mathematics subject and the achievement is equivalent to/above the credit requirement of the subject at SPM level.

APEL. A Entry

Students who possess an APEL.A certificate from MQA are also applicable for admission into Bachelor programmes.