UCSI University - (R2/344/6/0199, 06/2024)(A 9512)

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Undergraduate
  • Duration: 3 years

This course is recognised by professional accounting bodies, ACCA and CPA Australia.

Course Overview

Gain in-demand financial and accounting skills as well as the business and management insights required to tackle today's complex business challenges.

Professional recognition
This programme prepares graduates to pursue further professional qualifications with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) Australia, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and other reputable bodies.

Career paths
Graduates are equipped to pursue accounting and finance-related careers in the following fields: 

  • Auditing
  • Financial Analysis
  • Taxation
  • Budget Analysis
  • Management Accounting
  • Banking
  • Accountancy
  • Strategic Business Consultancy

Key Facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Study Level
Undergraduate
Programme Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years (Full time)
Modules
33
Fees
Scholarships
Intake
January, 2024
May, 2024
September, 2024
Total Price
RM77,195
More Information
International student: RM90,820

Course Structure

The programme consists of 33 courses, a selection of electives, two financial research projects and MPU subjects.

Year 1

  • Microeconomics
  • Introductory Accounting
  • Statistics and Its Application
  • Fundamental of Management
  • Business Communication
  • Macroeconomics
  • Introduction to Financial Reporting
  • Business Law
  • Cooperative Placement 1
  • Sustainability in Business (elective)
  • Organisational Behaviour (elective)
  • Fundamental of Marketing (elective)

Year 2

  • Introduction to Management Accounting
  • Company Law
  • Intermediate to Financial Reporting
  • Accounting Information System
  • Financial Management 1
  • Business System Development Tools
  • Intermediate Management Accounting
  • Data Analytic for Accounting
  • Business Research Method
  • Malaysia Taxation
  • Corporate Governance, Risk and Professional Ethics
  • Cooperative Placement 2
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A (Malaysia) (MPU-U2)
  • Sustainability in Business (elective)
  • Entrepreneurship (elective)
  • Managing People (elective)

Year 3

  • International Business
  • Auditing and Assurance
  • Financial Research Project A
  • Advanced Management Accounting
  • Advanced Financial Reporting
  • Financial Management 2
  • Malaysian Corporate Taxation
  • Advanced Financial Management
  • Financial Research Project B
  • Advanced Auditing and Assurance
  • Integrated Case Study
  • Personal Wealth Management
  • Cooperative Placement 3
  • Entrepreneurship (elective)
  • Strategic Management (elective)
  • Corporate Finance (elective)
  • Contemporary Human Resource Management (elective)

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualification

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

  • ​UCSI Foundation year: Minimum CGPA of 2.50, and a credit in mathematics at SPM level.
  • STPM: Pass with minimum C+ grades (CGPA 2.33) in any two subjects, and a credit in mathematics at SPM level. ​
  • A-Level: Minimum 2 D grades.​
  • UEC: Minimum 5 credits (B6) including mathematics and a pass in English.
  • ​National Matriculation: Minimum CGPA of 2.50, and a credit in mathematics at SPM level.
  • ​International Baccalaureate (IB): Minimum score of 26 points in 6 subjects.
  • Canadian Pre-U: Minimum average of 60% in 6 subjects.
  • AUSMAT/HSC/ SACE/TEE/WACE: ATAR score of 60% OR minimum 60% average in 5 subjects.
  • Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM/A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency: Minimum overall average of 60%.
  • Diploma (business-related): Minimum CGPA of 2.50.
  • Other equivalent qualifications: To be reviewed by the faculty on a case-to-case basis.

English Language Requirements

An applicant is required to possess a sufficient level of English language proficiency by obtaining one of the following:

Local Student:

  • MUET: Band 2
  • SPM English: Grade B+
  • SPM English: 1119/O-Level/IGCSE: Grade C
  • UEC English: Grade A2
  • IELTS: Band 5.5
  • TOEFL iBT: 46

International Student:

  • Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (i. B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced C2 Proficiency ): 160
  • Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (ii. Linguiskill Online): 160
  • Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (iii. Occupational English Test (OET)(Conventional/Online): 200
  • MUET: Band 4
  • TOEFL/IBT: 46
  • Pearson Test of English: 51
  • TOEFL Essentials (Online): 8.5
  • IELTS: Band 5.5