Bachelor in Accounting (Hons.)

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Accounting is the language of business, and accountants help business leaders make smart financial decisions.

The 3-year Bachelor in Accounting programme is recognized by the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), which enables graduates to qualify as a Chartered Accountant in Malaysia or C.A.(M). Through this programme, students are equipped with the required knowledge and skills to become professional accountants.

Given a competitive advantage with maximum exemptions from professional bodies (ACCA, CPA Australia, CIMA, MICPA) and strategic credits from ICAEW, graduates can look forward to promising careers in any industry with the ability to slot into any business function made easier by opportunities to engage with leading firms and corporations. With the transition from a 4-year to a 3-year study duration, MMU is committed to ensuring the exemptions from professional bodies are maintained.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • A pass in Matriculation/Foundation qualification or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50; OR
  • A pass in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) or its equivalent, with a minimum of Grade C+ (GP 2.33) in two subjects; OR
  • A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum grade of Jayyid (good); OR
  • Pass A-Level with a minimum of Grade D in 2 subjects; OR
  • A pass in Diploma (Level 4, MQF) with minimum of CGPA of 2.50); OR
  • Diploma in Accounting fields (Level 4, MQF) or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50. Candidates with a CGPA below 2.50 but more than 2.00 may be admitted subject to a thorough rigorous assessment; OR
  • Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) / Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) in Accounting fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 subjected to HEP Senate / Academic Board’s approval*; OR
  • Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM) in Accounting fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 subjected to HEP Senate / Academic Board’s approval*; OR
  • Possess an Advanced Diploma (Level 5, MQF) in accounting or related field with a least a CGPA of 2.50; OR
  • Other relevant and equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government; OR
  • Pass UEC with a minimum of Grade B in at least five (5) subjects inclusive of Mathematics and English; OR
  • Possess an APEL.A certificate from MQA for admission into Bachelor programmes.  For more information, please visit https://www.mmu.edu.my/apel-a/ AND
  • i. Credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent AND
  • ii. Pass in English at SPM Level or a minimum score of band 3 in MUET or equivalent**; OR
  • iii. For international student, achieve a minimum of Band 3.5 in MUET or equivalent to CEFR (High B1)

Note:  Candidates without credit in Mathematics at SPM level need to take and pass the enhancement Mathematics subject that equivalent to the SPM level. The enhancement Mathematics subject must be offered in first semester or before enrolment with unconditional offer. 

Those without a pass in English at the SPM level or equivalent can be admitted but are required to attend special enhancement course(s). Students must pass the English enhancement courses as a prerequisite to related core courses taught in English. 

Enhancement Mathematics and English can contribute to the overall graduating credit. 

Students from Matriculation / Foundation or its equivalent can be exempted from taking enhancement Mathematics and English, provided that the Mathematics and English offered at that programme level is equivalent / more than the Mathematics and English offered at an SPM level. 

A credit in Mathematics and pass in English at the SPM level or equivalent qualifications can be waived should any other higher qualifications contain Mathematics and English subjects with an equivalent/higher achievement. 

*DKM /DLKM/DVM candidates may be required to undergo Bridging Programme as an additional requirement. 

**Malaysian students using English as the medium of instruction in their previous study can be exempted from a pass in the English requirement. 

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Year 1

Principles of Marketing
Finance 1
Statistics for Accounting
Financial Accounting & Reporting 1
Economics
Business Law
Financial Accounting & Reporting 2
Taxation 1
English for Business Communication

Year 2

Principles of Management
Corporate Law
Finance 2
Management Accounting 1
Taxation 2
Ethics and Governance
Financial Accounting & Reporting 3
Financial Accounting & Reporting 4
Audit 1
Accounting Information Systems
Elective 1
Elective 2

Year 3

Management Accounting 2
Strategic Management
Integrated Case Study
Analytics for Accounting
Financial Accounting & Reporting 5
Audit 2
Elective 3
Elective 4
Accounting Internship

Electives

Tax Compliance (ICAEW)
Business Planning- Taxation (ICAEW)
Advanced Financial Accounting & Reporting (ICAEW)
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
Digital Transformation Technologies
Global Business Services
Forensic Accounting
Business Analytics
E-Auditing
Open Electives from other faculties

University Courses

Character Building
Sustainable Society
Philosophy and Current Issues
Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations (Local Students)/ Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International Students)
Bahasa Kebangsaan A / U2 courses
Integrity and Leadership
Co-curriculum

Note: The above programme structure serves as a general guide.

ENQUIRE NOW

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION EXEMPTIONS

ACCA

Exemptions:

8 out of 13 papers

 

Papers to take:

Essentials papers:

  • Financial Management
  • Strategic Business Leader
  • Strategic Business Reporting

 

Choose TWO papers:

  • Advanced Audit and Assurance​
  • Advanced Financial Management​
  • Advanced Performance Management​
  • Advanced Taxation​

 

MoU Benefits:

  • ACCA Accelerate Programme (eligible to sit for ACCA papers before graduation; T&C apply)

ICAEW

Exemptions:

8 out of 15 papers (with up to 12 papers via strategic credits)

Papers to take:
• Business Planning
• Audit and Assurance
• Financial Accounting and Reporting
• Tax Compliance
• Corporate Reporting
• Strategic Business Management
• Case Study

MoU Benefits:

• Eligible to sit 4 ICAEW strategic papers before graduation (T&C apply)

CIMA

Exemptions:

7 papers out of 13 and to complete 2 case study exams​

 

MoU Benefits:

  • CIMA A Star Program (Final year students with CGPA 3.50 only need to sit for the Strategic Case Study Exam)
  • CGMA Finance Leadership Program (FLP) to complete 2 case study exams only.

MICPA

Direct entry to MICPA CAANZ Qualifying Programme​

CPA Australia

Direct entry to CPA program

Papers to take:
Ethics & Governance
Strategic Management Accounting
Financial Reporting
Global Strategy & Leadership
TWO (2) electives

CTIM (Chartered Tax of Institute of Malaysia)

Exemptions:
Up to 5 papers out of 8

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES

Programme Educational Objectives

PEOs:
This programme aims to produce graduates with the following quality after several years of graduation:

  • Graduates who can apply knowledge, accounting skills and understand business in offering quality accounting/business services.
  • Graduates who proactively acquire resources, information and apply digital numeracy skills in providing scientific solutions to accounting/business issues.
  • Graduates who have high morals and integrate values, attitude, and professionalism in engaging with stakeholders and performing accounting tasks.
  • Graduates who have good interpersonal skills, and adopt the roles of a leader and a team leader, and communicate effectively in performing accounting tasks.

Programme Outcomes

PLOs:
Upon graduation, the graduates are expected to achieve or attain the following outcomes:

  • Apply fundamental knowledge, theories, and principles of accounting in undertaking accounting functions.
  • Synthesize contextual facts to envision a bigger picture towards solving business and organizational problems.
  • Perform task related to accounting and business functions to solve real world problems.
  • Demonstrate behaviour and conscious effort to interact with others to achieve desired results.
  • Convey or share ideas and feelings in appropriate forms to various audience to achieve desired results.
  • Leverage on digital devices, communication applications and networks to access and manage information.
  • Interpret quantitative information to solve real world problems.
  • Take responsibility to organize teams to reach a shared goal.
  • Portray enthusiasm for independent learning, intellectual, ‘AaDab© and self-development.
  • Demonstrate business acumen and mindset to manage organization sustainably.
  • Assimilate to professionalism, ‘AaDab© and ethical values of the profession.

CAREER PROSPECTS

  • Professional accountants that may specialise in taxation, forensic accounting and investigation, auditing, management accounting, financial accounting, public sector accounting, accounting information systems, academician, consultant, and shared services.

Ms. Hamsatulazura Binti Hamzah

Programme Coordinator

Dr. Sellywati Binti Mohd Faizal

Assistant Programme Coordinator

EXTERNAL EXAMINER

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hazianti Abdul Halim

Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI)

Dr Hazianti Abdul Halim is an Associate Professor of Accounting and Finance at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris. She holds a PhD in accounting from the University of Tasmania and both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from Universiti Teknologi MARA. She is also a Shariah registered financial planner and trainer with the Malaysian Financial Planning Council. Formerly an auditor at Ernst & Young, her research interests include financial reporting, taxation and financial literacy.