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BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance

UCSI University Kuala Lumpur
Cheras, Kuala Lumpur
The Accounting and Finance degree programme provides globally-recognised professional education for students who aim to be professionals in the field. Strongly emphasising the development of analytical skills, the course offers solid grounding and professional competencies in all aspects of accounting and finance required for careers in numerous sectors. This course covers not only in-depth courses relating to accounting and finance, but also focuses on other relevant courses such as business research methods, business communication and management ethics.
 
Through a fusion of examinations, assignments and projects – including a Final Year Project to be completed during the last year of study – as well as experiential learning, students will acquire the relevant skills to manage local and cross-border issues in complex and challenging business environments. They will also gain valuable industry knowledge from their co-operative placements with top-notch accounting and finance firms.
 
Graduates will gain entry into the professional level of ACCA and CPA Australia. This course will also equip graduates to pursue further professional qualifications with CFA, CFP, CIMA, ICAEW, MIA, RFP, etc. Relevant electives may be taken to maximise exemptions.


Assessments
The assessment includes a combination of examinations, projects and assignments, and finally a requirement to complete a dissertation in Independent Project in the final year. Students will acquire up-to-date vocational skills that are relevant and competitive. This reflects the complex and challenging nature of the accounting, finance and business realms.

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Course Summary

Intake

Jan, May, Sept

Course Fees (estimated)

RM 63,330

Course Duration

3 years

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UCSI Foundation year
Minimum CGPA of 2.50, and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level
 
STPM
Pass, with a minimum C+ grades (CGPA 2.33) in any two subjects, and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level
 
A-levels
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
 
SAM
Minimum average of 60% in 5 subjects
 
Australian Year 12
Minimum average of 60%
 
Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM/A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
Minimum overall average of 60%
 
Diploma (business-related)
Minimum CGPA 2.50
 
Other equivalent qualifications
To be reviewed by the faculty on a case-to-case basis


Note (Source: Surat Pekeliling MQA Bil 1/2016):
The terms of credit in Mathematics at SPM level for the candidate with STPM, STAM or Matriculation/Foundation qualification can be exempted if the candidate obtained Mathematics and its achievement is equivalent or higher than the required credit of Mathematics at the SPM level.


English Language Requirements
For local student:
  • At least MUET Band 2 or IELTS Band 5.5 or TOEFL 550 (A compulsory requirement from MQA)
  • Note 2 (Source: JPT/BPP(K) 1000 – 753Jld3 (19)):
    English Language requirement for Malaysian candidate with O-level, A-Level, Matriculation/Foundation or Diploma (conducted fully in English) can be exempted.
  • A distinction (A+, A, or A-) in the English Language subject at SPM/UEC level. If the English Language requirement is not met, student may be required to take an additional English module(s) prior to or concurrently with the undergraduate program based on the University’s decision.
For international student:
  • At least IELTS Band 5.5 or TOEFL 550 or its equivalent (as stipulated by the Ministry of Education of Malaysia).

 
Note / Legend:
Discretion is given to the Head of Department to deal with applicants who have results borderline to the Academic Requirements.
  • SPM Credit – 'A+' to 'C'
  • O-Level – 'A' to 'C'
  • UEC Credit – 'A1' to 'B6'
  • STPM principal – 'A' to 'C'
  • A-levels principal – 'A' to 'E'
Year 1: RM 19,330
Year 2: RM 24,610
Year 3:  RM 19,390

Total: RM 63,330

 FACILITIES FEE (SEMESTER BASIS) 
  •  ICT - RM 200
  •  Library   - RM 200
  • Student Activities   - RM 200
(Minimum 9 semesters for Bachelor’s Degree) (Minimum 7 semesters for Diploma) 
Year 1
  • Financial Markets and Institutions
  • Introductory Accounting
  • Statistics and Its Application
  • Microeconomics
  • Business Information System
  • Management Accounting 1
  • Business Communication
  • Macroeconomics
  • Financial Reporting Standards
  • University Life (MPU-U2)
  • Business Law - Malaysian Perspective (MPU-U3)/ Other MPU-U3 equivalent courses (MPU-U3)
  • Extracurricular Learning Experience 1 (MPU-U4)
  • Co-Operative Placement 1

Year 2
  • Business Law
  • Management Science
  • Capital Financing and Investment
  • Corporate Accounts
  • Business Research Methods
  • Management Accounting 2
  • Taxation 1
  • Company Law
  • Advanced Corporate Accounts
  • Corporate Finance
  • Management Ethics
  • Business Modelling and Spreadsheet
  • Extracurricular Learning Experience 2 (MPU-U4)
  • Co-Operative Placement 2

Year 3
  • Financial Research Project A
  • Strategic Financial Management
  • International Business
  • Financial Research Project B
  • Multinational Finance
  • Strategic Management
  • Strategic Information Systems Management
  • Advanced Management Accounting
  • Extracurricular Learning Experience 3 (MPU-U4)
  • Co-Operative Placement 3
Elective 1 (Choose Two)
  • One to One Marketing
  • Auditing 1
  • Internet in Practice
Elective 2 (Choose Two)
  • Strategic Marketing
  • Auditing 2
  • Taxation 2
  • Issues in Business

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.
U1
– For Malaysian students:
  1. Ethnic Relations
  2. Islamic Civilisation and Asian Civilisation
– For foreign students:
  1. Malaysian Studies
  2. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
All information is correct at the time of upload and UCSI University reserves the right to make amendments without prior notice.
Disclaimer: Course Information details may change from time to time. Please check with respective institutions to get updated information.
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