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Bachelor of Accountancy ( Hons )

UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College
George Town, Penang
Accounting and finance is a crucial component in the operations, management and survival of organisations. Every facet of commerce whether it be the chemical industry, or a not for profit organisations, they all require accountants and finance professionals who can record, classify, summarise, interpret and communicate financial information necessary for making informed strategic choices for businesses to grow. These professionals will also help businesses follow correct accounting standards and comply with the law.

Getting a degree in accounting course in Penang, Malaysia is now easier with us. The Accounting and Finance curricular and program is shaped by industry standards, which gives our students key insights into a number of areas involving case study analysis and problem solving scenarios. The course delivery is campus based, but almost certainly there will be elements of digital delivery and experiential learning to provide you with the best skill set. UOW Malaysia KDU is extremely proud of its ability to generate internships and its international and local connections into the industry.

Our flagship Dual Award Degree in Accountancy offers students an outstanding educational experience in which students not only receive a UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College degree but also a UK degree award from the University of Lincoln. Students also enjoy study abroad opportunities, an option available in their last year of studies at the University of Lincoln campus in the UK.
 

Why study Accounting and Finance?
This degree is ideal for those who thrive on numbers and have an eye for detail. Accounting is generally considered as the language and basic tool for businesses and as accountants, much hinges on the data you produce and present to directors, managers and even the CEO of a large listed company. As a professional accountant, it’s likely you will be employed quickly following graduation. UOW Malaysia KDU offers you with the perfect opportunity to get a degree in accounting course in Penang, Malaysia.

In most cases, our students go on to finalise their professional certification and become Charted Accountants.

 
This degree program provides a pathway to:
  • Professional Accreditation: The Bachelor of Accountancy dual award degree offers 9 full exemptions from the ACCA professional examinations, 6 exemptions from CPA Australia program, 7 exemptions from ICAEW UK program, and is exempted from professional stage examination from MICPA.
  • Postgraduate Study: This program prepares you with a solid in foundation in Accounting and Finance to enable you to pursue a Master’s degree in Accounting, Banking and Finance.
  • Career opportunities: Accounting covers a multiplicity of career paths – including Auditing, Forensic Accounting, Public and Private sectors in the economy. Many trained accountants go onto become CEOs of leading listed company.
 
Dual Award title:
UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College Award: 
  • Bachelor of Accountancy (Honours)
University of Lincoln Award: 
  • BA (Hons) Accountancy and Finance
 
Graduates of a dual award degree program receive a degree award from both UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College and our partner university. A dual award degree program constitutes completion of a single program of study and is differentiated from a double –degree. 

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Course Summary

Intake

Jan, Jun, Sept

Course Fees (estimated)

RM 56,200

Course Duration

3.5 years

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STPM :
2 Principal Passes with min. Grade C+ (GP 2.33) and Credit in Mathematics at SPM level


GCE A Level :
Minimum Standard
2 Principal Passes (EE) and Credit in Mathematics at SPM/O Level

Dual Award Required Standard
2 Principal Passes (CC) and Credit in Mathematics at SPM/O Level

Applicant without 2 Principal Passes (CC) may be considered on a case by case basis by the Dual Award University partner


UEC :
5 Credits (5Bs) including Mathematics at SPM/UEC levels


Foundation/Matriculation :
Minimum Standard
Pass with min. CGPA of 2.50 and Credit in Mathematics at SPM level

Dual Award Required Standard
Pass with min. CGPA of 3.00 and Credit in Mathematics at SPM level


Diploma :
Diploma in Accounting or related field with min. CGPA of 2.50 and Credit in Mathematics at SPM level


English Requirement
Local Student:
Single Award
MUET Band 2; or Band 5.5 in IELTS; or a min score of 66 (IBT) or 210 (CBT) in TOEFL

Dual Award
MUET Band 4; or Band 6 in IELTS (with no component below 5.5); or a min score of 79 (IBT) or 220 (CBT) in TOEFL

 
International Student:
Single Award
MUET Band 3; or Band 5 in IELTS; or a min score of 34 (IBT) or 410 (PBT) in TOEFL

Dual Award
MUET Band 4; or Band 6 in IELTS (with no component below 5.5); or a min score of 79 (IBT) or 220 (CBT) in TOEFL


If applicants score between the minimum English language standard and the required dual award standard then other listed English qualifications will be considered if they decide to pursue the dual award program :
SPM English Credit (min. C); or SPM 1119 (O-Level English) (min. C); or UEC English (min. B6); or Cambridge English CAE & CPE (from 2015) min. 169 / Advanced CAE (pre 2015) B2; or PTE Academic (54); or UOW Malaysia KDU English Entrance Test (73) 
Local students
Single Award – RM 56,200
Dual Award – RM 68,650

International students
Single Award – RM 66,490
Dual Award – RM 78,940
YEAR 1
  • Business Mathematics
  • Introduction to Accounting
  • Business Ethics
  • Microeconomics
  • Principles of Management
  • Accounting Information Systems
  • Financial Accounting
  • Business Statistics
  • Business Law
  • Macroeconomics
  • Business Communication
 
YEAR 2
  • Financial Reporting 1
  • Financial Reporting 2
  • Audit & Assurance Services 1
  • Audit & Assurance Services 2
  • Corporate Governance & Social Responsibility
  • Business Strategy
  • Malaysian Company Law
  • Organizational Behaviour
  • Management Accounting
  • Financial Management
 
YEAR 3
  • Taxation 1
  • Taxation 2
  • Advanced Financial Management 1
  • Advanced Financial Management 2
  • Advanced Management Accountancy 1
  • Advanced Management Accountancy 2
  • Advanced Financial Accountancy 1
  • Advanced Financial Accountancy 2
  • Contemporary Issues in Management
  • Electives 1
 
YEAR 4
  • Internship


MPU
Local Student:
  • Hubungan Etnik
  • TITAS
  • IELTS Preparatory Course
  • Ethics & Moral 3
  • Holistic Professional Development
 
International Student:
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
  • Pengajian Malaysia 3
  • IELTS Preparatory Course
  • Ethics and Moral 3
  • Holistic Professional Development
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