Taylor’s University - KPT/JPS (R2/344/6/0038) (MQA/FA1147) 02/27
Bachelor in Accounting (FinTech) (Hons)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Undergraduate
- Duration: 3 years
Discover a world of opportunity in accounting and financial technology. You have the option to complete your degree at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand.
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Course Overview
This programme provides you with a thorough understanding of accounting and financial technology. Explore vital topics such as financial accounting, management accounting, audit and assurance, corporate governance, taxation, corporate finance, information systems, blockchain, financial technology and innovation. You will acquire expertise that will prepare you to handle accounting tasks, including financial statement analysis and preparation. The programme's comprehensive approach will also enable you to evaluate technology-related financial information easily.
Highlights of this programme:
- Accreditations and paper exemptions - Accredited and qualifies for exemptions from various professional bodies such as:
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
- CPA Australia
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
- Chartered Tax Institute Of Malaysia (CTiM)
- Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (MICPA-CAANZ)
- Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)
- Study overseas - Opportunity to transfer to the University of Canterbury in New Zealand.
- Dual Award - Attain dual award from Taylor's University and the University of Canterbury in New Zealand.
Career paths
Graduates of this programme will have a broad scope of roles available to them, including:
- Accounting Software or Financial Product Developer
- Applications Developer
- Blockchain Developer
- Accountant
- Auditor
- Entrepreneur
- Financial Controller
- Financial Consultant
- Tax Officer
- Tax Consultant
- Forensic Accountant
- Investment Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Strategy Analyst
- Payment System Analyst
- Quantitative Analyst
- Compliance Expert
- Data Specialist
- Data Scientist
- Portfolio Manager
- Financial Product Manager
Key Facts
April, 2024
September, 2024
Course Structure
This programme has 23 common core subjects, two electives, six university core subjects and an internship (Industry Immersion).
- Accounting Information Technology Fundamentals
- Audit and Assurance
- Blockchain Economics
- Business Law
- Contemporary Accounting Information System
- Corporate Finance
- Corporate Reporting
- Data Analytics and Machine Learning
- Ethics and Corporate Governance
- Financial Reporting
- Fintech and Innovation
- Introduction to Accounting
- Introduction to Cloud Computing
- Introduction to Finance
- Introduction to Management
- Introduction to Management Accounting
- Macroeconomics
- Malaysian Taxation
- Management Accounting for Decision-making
- Microeconomics
- Programming
- Public Sector Accounting
- Secured Software System
Industry Immersion
- Industrial Training I
- Industrial Training II
Entry Requirements
Academic Qualification
To meet the entry requirements for the course, you need to fulfil one of the requirements below:
- Any of Taylor's foundation programmes - Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.50.
- Taylor's diploma in accounting or a related field - Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.50
- A-Levels - Minimum grade of DD or an equivalent of a minimum of 120 points.
- Canadian Pre-University (CPU) - Minimum average 55% in 6 subjects.
- Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) - Minimum Grade C+ (GPA 2.33) in any two subjects.
- Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) - Pass with a minimum of five Bs.
- South Australian Matriculation (SAM) or SACE International - Minimum ATAR 60.
- International Baccalaureate (IB) - Minimum 26 points in 6 subjects.
- Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY) - Overall score of 60%.
- Other equivalent qualifications that are recognised by the Malaysian Government.
English Requirements
- MUET - Band 2
- Completed a pre-university course or diploma conducted in English.
Note: A credit in mathematics at SPM level or equivalent is required.