University of Wollongong Malaysia - R/344/6/0474(09/28) MQA/FA 8034

Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons)

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Undergraduate
  • Duration: 3.5 years

This accredited accountancy degree is delivered at UOW Malaysia's George Town campus in Penang.

Course Overview

This comprehensive business course provides students with the opportunity to develop their skills through specialised subjects in key business areas such as marketing, logistics and finance. Students can tailor the course content to match their career goals in the business world.

Professional accreditation
After completing the degree course, graduates can receive exemptions when they pursue a professional qualification from these professional bodies:

  • The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA): Exemption from all nine ACCA fundamental papers
  • Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) Australia: Exemption from six foundation-level papers
  • The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW): Exemption from seven papers
  • The Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA): Opportunity to five modules in advanced stage

Career paths
Graduates are prepared to pursue accounting and finance-related careers in a variety of industries.

Key Facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Study Level
Undergraduate
Programme Type
Bachelor
Duration
3.5 years (Full time)
Modules
30
Fees
Scholarships
Intake
12th January, 2024
4th March, 2024
17th May, 2024
1st July, 2024
6th September, 2024
14th October, 2024
Total Price
RM64,575
More Information
International student: RM82,360

Course Structure

The programme consists of 30 core courses, one elective, a six-month internship and Mata Pelajaran Umum (MPU) topics.

Year 1

  • Accounting Information Systems
  • Oral Communication
  • Business Ethics
  • Business Law
  • Business Mathematics
  • Business Statistics
  • Financial Accounting
  • Introduction to Accounting
  • Microeconomics
  • Macroeconomics
  • Principles of Management

Year 2

  • Audit and Assurance Services 1
  • Audit and Assurance Services 2
  • Business Strategy
  • Company Law
  • Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
  • Financial Management
  • Financial Reporting 1
  • Financial Reporting 2
  • Management Accounting
  • Organisational Behaviour

Year 3

  • Advanced Financial Accountancy 1
  • Advanced Financial Accountancy 2
  • Advanced Financial Management 1
  • Advanced Financial Management 2
  • Advanced Management Accountancy 1
  • Advanced Management Accountancy 2
  • Taxation 1
  • Taxation 2
  • Contemporary Issues in Management
  • Electives 1

Year 4

  • Internship (6 months)

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualification

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

  • STPM: 2 Principal Passes (2 C+s) or a CGPA of 2.33.
  • UEC: 5 Credits (5 Bs).
  • Diploma: A diploma in accounting or a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50.

English Language Requirements

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

  • Local student: Band 3 in MUET.
  • International student: Band 5.5 in IELTS, a minimum score of 46 (IBT) or 454 (PBT) in TOEFL, Cambridge English (160) or PTE Academic (51).