UCSI University - (R2/344/6/0200, 06/2024)(A 9515)

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting and Finance

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

This degree is accredited by professional bodies such as the ACCA, CPA Australia and ICAEW.

Course Overview

This programme combines finance fundamentals with accounting subjects, providing students with greater career flexibility in the evolving finance industry.

Professional accreditation
UCSI has established a partnership with ACCA's Accelerated Programme (AAP). Students are eligible for exemptions in nine AAP foundation papers and they can begin taking ACCA exams in their third year of degree study.

The course is also accredited by other globally recognised accounting and finance bodies like the Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) Australia, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia (CTIM) and Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy (CIPFA).

Career paths
Graduates can take on accounting and finance-oriented roles in the following sectors:

  • Accountancy
  • Insurance
  • Treasury
  • Financial consultanty
  • Banking
  • Stockbroking
  • Fund management
  • Strategic business consultancy

Key Facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Study Level
Undergraduate
Programme Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years (Full time)
Modules
30
Fees
Scholarships
Intake
January, 2024
May, 2024
September, 2024
Total Price
RM77,135
More Information
International student: RM90,820

Course Structure

The programme consists of 30 courses, a selection of electives, two financial research projects and MPU subjects.

Year 1

  • Microeconomics
  • Introductory Accounting
  • Statistics and Its Application
  • Financial Market and Institution
  • Business Communication
  • Introduction to Management Accounting
  • Macroeconomics
  • Financial Reporting Standards
  • Business Law
  • Cooperative Placement 1

Year 2

  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A (Malaysian) (MPU-U2) (if applicable)
  • Company Law
  • Corporate Account
  • Accounting Information System
  • Capital Financing and Investment
  • Malaysian Taxation
  • Intermediate Management Accounting
  • Business Research Method
  • Corporate Governance, Risk and Professional Ethics
  • Corporate Finance
  • Cooperative Placement 2
  • Data Analytic for Accounting (elective)
  • Sustainability in Business (elective)
  • Business Systems Development Tools (elective)
  • Auditing and Assurance (elective)

Year 3

  • Strategic Management
  • Investment Analysis
  • Personal Wealth Management
  • Financial Research Project A
  • Advanced Corporate Account
  • Multinational Finance
  • Advanced Financial Management
  • Financial Research Project B
  • Advanced Management Accounting
  • Integrated Case-study
  • Cooperative Placement 3
  • Entrepreneurship (elective)
  • Advanced Auditing and Assurance (elective)
  • Malaysian Corporate Taxation (elective)
  • Risk Management and Insurance (elective)
  • Financial Derivatives (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