TAR UMT - (R2/344/4/0286)(08/28)(MQA/FA 10789)

Diploma in Accounting

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

This course prepares students to transfer into Year 2 of TAR UMT's Bachelor of Commerce (Hons), Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) or Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Accounting & Finance.

Course Overview

The programme provides students with broad base knowledge in financial accounting & reporting, management accounting, finance, economics, management, taxation, auditing, law and information technology & systems. Learners are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in accountancy and finance at the semi-professional level. Graduates can also further their education to become qualified professional accountants.

Pathway to a degree
Graduates can proceed to Year 2 of TAR UMT's Bachelor of Commerce (Hons), Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) or Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Accounting & Finance on credit transfer. You can also apply for admission into relevant bachelor degree programmes at TAR UMT or other universities on credit transfer.

International and professional accreditation
Students are eligible to receive exam exemptions from the following professional accounting bodies:

  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

Career paths
Graduates can seek employment in the following areas:

  • Accounting
  • Auditing
  • Taxation
  • Administration & Finance in Public Practice
  • Commerce and Industry at the Sub-professional Level
  • Finance Industry

Course code according to campus

  • KL (R2/344/4/0286)(08/28)(MQA/FA 10789)
  • Penang (R2/0411/4/0304A)(09/28)(MQA/FA 10815)
  • Perak (R2/344/4/0314)(09/28)(MQA/FA 10853)
  • Johor (R2/344/4/0410)(09/28)(MQA/FA10857)
  • Sabah (R2/344/4/0529)(12/28)(MQA/FA 10818)
  • Pahang (R2/0411/4/0369A)(12/28)(MQA/FA 10788)

Key Facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Study Level
Undergraduate
Programme Type
Diploma
Duration
2 years (Full time)
Modules
21
Fees
Scholarships
Intake
June, 2024
November, 2024
Total Price
From RM17,200
More Information
to RM19,700

Course Structure

The course consists of 21 subjects.

  • Financial Accounting I
  • Economics
  • Quantitative Studies
  • Financial Accounting II
  • IT Fundamentals and Applications
  • Introduction to Business
  • Taxation I
  • Principles of Finance
  • Taxation II
  • Cost and Management Accounting I
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Fundamentals of Marketing
  • Financial Accounting III
  • Cost and Management Accounting II
  • Financial Management
  • Business Law
  • Computerized Accounting Systems
  • Digital Literacy for Accounting
  • Financial Accounting IV
  • Corporate Law & Governance
  • Principles of Auditing

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualification

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

  • SPM: Minimum three credits in the relevant subjects (including Mathematics) and a Pass in English.
  • O-Level: Minimum three Grade C in the relevant subjects (including Mathematics) and a Pass in English.
  • UEC: Minimum three Grade B in the relevant subjects (including one Mathematics subject) and a Grade C in English.
  • Relevant certificate that is accredited by MQA.
  • Relevant skilled/technical/vocational certificate that is accredited by MQA or recognised by the Malaysian government.