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Diploma in Accounting

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Undergraduate
  • Duration: 2 years

This programme allows students to receive a fast track to professional accounting qualifications with the ACCA Accelerated Pathway.

Course Overview

Sunway College’s Diploma in Accounting is the first diploma programme approved to offer ACCA Accelerated Pathway. This programme boosts employability by equipping students with in-demand skills that cater to the modern world of business.

The course gives students the opportunity to progress into professional accounting qualifications like ACCA and ICAEW. Alternatively, students can advance into their Accounting degrees at Sunway University or Victoria University.

Pathway to a degree
Upon graduation, students can pursue a bachelor's degree at Sunway University or other universities. At Sunway University, students can enrol in any of these degrees:

  • BSc Honours in Accounting & Finance
  • BSc Honours in Business Management
  • BSc Honours in Business Studies
  • Bachelor of Business Analytics
  • BSc Honours in Accounting & Finance
  • BA Honours Entrepreneurship

Diploma holders can also select a single or double major with Victoria University in:

  • Accounting
  • Banking & Finance
  • Financial Risk Management
  • Marketing
  • International Trade
  • Management & Innovation
  • Supply Chain & Logistic Management

Career paths
Graduates may take on in-demand roles in portfolio management, investment banking, broking and finance as a:

  • Auditor
  • Business Development Manager
  • Chartered Accountant
  • Commercial Banker
  • Entrepreneur
  • Finance Manager
  • Investment Banker
  • Marketing Manager
  • Tax Consultant

Key Facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Study Level
Undergraduate
Programme Type
Diploma
Duration
2 years (Full time)
Modules
26
Fees
Scholarships
Intake
January, 2024
April, 2024
August, 2024
Total Price
RM51,680

Course Structure

The course consists of 26 subjects.

Year 1

  • Introduction to Financial Accounting
  • Financial Accounting
  • Financial Accounting Application
  • Cost Accounting
  • Cost Management Accounting
  • Business Law
  • Principles of Microeconomics
  • Principles of Macroeconomics
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Introduction to Financial Management
  • Principles of Management
  • Business Communication II
  • English for Business Communication
  • Employability Skills

Year 2

  • Computerised Accounting System
  • Ethics and Governance
  • Management Accounting Techniques
  • Principles of Taxation
  • Malaysian Taxation
  • Company Law
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Business Organisation
  • Introduction to Audit
  • Audit and Assurance
  • Introduction to Performance Management
  • Principles of Performance Management

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualification

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

  • SPM / O-Level: Pass with min. 3 credits
  • UEC: Pass with min. 3 Bs
  • Pass in any qualification equivalent to Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a related field and must be accredited by MQA.

English Language Requirements

International students are required to possess a sufficient level of English language proficiency by obtaining:

  • Minimum Band 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent.