Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman - (R3/344/6/0072)03/27(A7943)

Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) Accounting

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

Become a chartered accountant by completing a three-year degree programme accredited by seven accounting bodies, including CTIM, ACCA and CIMA.

Course Overview

This programme prepares students to become professional accountants and teaches them to use AI to assist, not replace, accountants. It also includes digital skills courses to help graduates excel in the industry.

International and professional accreditation

This degree is recognised by the following professional accounting bodies:

  • Malaysian Association of Company Secretaries (MACS)
  • The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
  • CPA Australia
  • The Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA)
  • The Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia (CTIM)

Career paths

As graduates of this programme, you have the opportunity to explore a wide range of careers, such as:

  • Accountant
  • Pricing Manager
  • Financial Controller
  • Audit Manager
  • Investment Analyst
  • Corporate Planning Executive
  • Tax Consultant

Key Facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Study Level
Undergraduate
Programme Type
Bachelor
Duration
More Information
Only available in full time study mode
3 years (Full time)
Modules
32
Intake
January, 2024
June, 2024
October, 2024
Total Price
RM49,850
More Information
International Student: RM67,450

Course Structure

This programme comprises 32 core subjects, two MPU subjects, three electives, one language subject, one co-curriculum subject and an internship (industrial training).

Note: This is an indicative list of courses for general reference only. The programme structure and course sequence plan may be subject to change without notice.

  • Business Law​
  • Co-Curriculum
  • English For Business​
  • English For Management​
  • Financial Accounting Framework I​
  • Financial Accounting Framework II​
  • Financial Information For Management​
  • Management Principles​
  • MPU​*
  • MPU​**
  • National Language/Other Language​
  • Principles of Macroeconomics​
  • Principles of Microeconomics​
  • Quantitative Techniques I​
  • Quantitative Techniques I​I

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualification

To meet the entry requirements for the course, you need to fulfil one of the requirements below:

  • A minimum of a grade C+ (GP 2.33) in two subjects at STPM level.*
  • A minimum grade of Jayyid in STAM.*
  • A minimum of a grade D in two subjects at A-level.
  • A minimum of a grade B (B5) in five subjects in UEC.*
  • Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) 70 and a grade B in two subjects in SAM.
  • An average of 70 per cent in six subjects in CPU.
  • A minimum CGPA of 2.50 in foundation from UTAR.* **
  • A minimum CGPA of 2.50 in foundation or matriculation from other higher learning institutes.* **
  • A minimum CGPA of 2.50 in a diploma in accountancy or in a related field or equivalent.* **
  • Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.* **

Note:

  • All applicants must have a credit in mathematics and a pass in English at SPM level or equivalent.
  • *MUET Band 2 or IELTS Band 4.0 or TOEFL 30(iBT) or 5(Essentials) or PTE 36 or Cambridge English 140/100 (OET) or ELS CIEP 106.
  • **NOT applicable for qualifications conducted fully in English BUT must have a pass in English at SPM level or equivalent.