University of Wollongong Malaysia - R/344/6/0240(03/24) MQA/FA 3737

Bachelor of Accounting (Hons)

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

This course is accredited by professional accounting bodies such as ACCA, CPA Australia and CIMA.

Course Overview

Designed in collaboration with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the programme provides students with the opportunity to attain a globally recognised accounting degree. The well-balanced curriculum covers a broad scope of accounting topics, ensuring that students will develop the skills necessary to succeed in this field.

Professional accreditation
After obtaining their degrees, graduates will 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 Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA): Exemption from eight CIMA papers

Career paths
Graduates can take on accounting-related roles in a wide range of industries.

Key Facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Study Level
Undergraduate
Programme Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years (Full time)
Modules
25
Fees
Scholarships
Intake
12th January, 2024
4th March, 2024
17th May, 2024
1st July, 2024
6th September, 2024
14th October, 2024
Total Price
RM79,545
More Information
International student: RM94,620

Course Structure

The programme consists of 25 core courses, an internship and Mata Pelajaran Umum (MPU) topics.

Year 1

  • Oral Communication
  • Writing and Referencing
  • Business Law
  • Company Law
  • Financial Accounting
  • Management Accounting 1
  • Principles of Management
  • Principles of Economics
  • Principles of Finance
  • Quantitative Methods

Year 2

  • Auditing
  • Accounting Information System
  • Financial Reporting 1 & 2
  • Financial Management
  • Intermediate Taxation
  • Introduction to Taxation
  • Management Accounting 2
  • Principles of Marketing

Year 3

  • Governance, Risk & Ethics*
  • Advanced Audit & Assurance*
  • Advanced Taxation*
  • Business Analysis*
  • Corporate Reporting 1 & 2*
  • Public Sector Accounting
  • Research Methodology
  • Internship

*ACCA professional papers

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).
  • GCE A-Level: 2 Principal Passes (2 Ds).
  • Diploma: A diploma in accounting or a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50.
  • Foundation studies: Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.50.

In addition to the above mentioned requirement, the student must have obtained a credit in mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent, and a Band 2 MUET for STPM and other qualifications that were not conducted in English.

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).