Bachelor of Accounting

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Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc) (BCWCIAFTST1003)

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UM’s Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc) programme is recognized both nationally and internationally. The programme is recognised under Schedule 1 Accountants Act 1967. Graduates of this programme are eligible to register as members of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), subject to three years practical accounting experience, as stipulated in Part IV of the Accountants Act 1967. In addition, the programme is also recognised by other international professional accounting bodies. BAcc graduates from UM may get maximum exemptions from the following bodies:

	MICPA The Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants
	ACCA The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK)
	CIMA The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
	CPA (Australia) Certified Practising Accountants Australia
	ICAEW Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
	CFA Chartered Financial Analyst Institute
	CIPFA Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy

General Entry Requirements

Pass the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with a credit (Grade C) in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia subject

or
A credit (Grade C) in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia July papers and pass in History (SPM 2013 and above);

and
Achieve a minimum Band in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) as required in special requirements of the programme.

and
Have fulfilled all special requirements of the programme as may be prescribed by the Senate.

Special Entry Requirements

STPM

Science / Arts Stream (Current Year)

Pass the STPM with at least a CGPA of 3.30;

and
Obtained at least Grade B+ at the STPM level in two (2) of the following subjects:

Accounting
Mathematics (M) / Mathematics (T)
Economics
Business Studies
Physics
Chemistry;

and
Obtained at least Grade B+ for Mathematics and pass in English Language at the SPM level;

and
Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 2.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application.

and
Pass the interview.

MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION (Current Year)

Science / Accounting Stream (Current Year)

Pass the Matriculation/Foundation with at least a CGPA of 3.30;

and
Obtained at least Grade B+ at the Matriculation / Foundation level in two (2) of the following subjects:

Accounting
Mathematics
Economics
Business Studies
Physics
Chemistry
Accountant in Business
Financial Accounting
Management Accounting;

and
Obtained at least Grade B+ for Mathematics and pass in English Language at the SPM level;

and
Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 2.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application.

and
Pass the interview.

DIPLOMA / EQUIVALENT

REQUIREMENT 1

Possess a Diploma in Accounting or any related field from any institution recognised by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the University’s Senate with at least a CGPA of 3.30;

and
Obtained at least Grade B+ at the Diploma level in two (2) of the following subjects:

Accounting
Mathematics
Economics
Business Studies
Physics
Chemistry

and
Obtained at least Grade B+ for Mathematics and pass in English Language at the SPM level;

and
Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 2.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application.

and
Pass the interview.

OR

REQUIREMENT 2

Passed STPM not in current year with at least a CGPA of 3.30

and
Obtained at least Grade B+ at the STPM level in two (2) of the following subjects:

Accounting
Mathematics (M) / Mathematics (T)
Economics
Business Studies
Physics
Chemistry

and
Obtained at least Grade B+ for Mathematics and pass in English Language at the SPM level;

and
Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 2.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application.

and
Pass the interview.

OR

REQUIREMENT 3

Pass the Matriculation/ Foundations not in current year with at least a CGPA of 3.30 and obtained at least Grade B+ at the Matriculation/ Foundations level in two (2) of the following subjects:

Accounting
Mathematics
Economics
Business Studies
Physics
Chemistry
Accountant in Business
Financial Accounting
Management Accounting;

and
Obtained at least Grade B+ for Mathematics and pass in English Language at the SPM level;

and
Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 2.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application.

and
Pass the interview.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

REQUIREMENT 1

Pass the GCE A-Level with at least Grade B in two (2) of the following subjects:

Accounting
Mathematics
Economics
Business Studies
Physics
Chemistry

and
Obtained at least Grade B+ for Mathematics and pass in English Language at the SPM level;

and
Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 2.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application.

However, applicants who do not have MUET but have the following results may be considered for conditional offer by fulfilling the MUET requirements within the duration of one (1) academic session:

Obtained at least Band 4.5 in IELTS (Academic)

or
Obtained score of at least 477 (PBT) / 153 (CBT) / 53 (IBT) in TOEFL.

and
Pass the interview.

OR

REQUIREMENT 2

Possess the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) with a minimum score of 35 points

and
Obtained Grade 5 (Higher Level) at the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) level in two (2) of the following subjects:

Mathematics
Economics
Business Studies
Physics
Chemistry

and
Obtained at least Grade B+ for Mathematics and pass in English Language at the SPM level;

and
Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 2.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application.

However, applicants who do not have MUET but have the following results may be considered for conditional offer by fulfilling the MUET requirements within the duration of one (1) academic session:

Obtained at least Band 4.5 in IELTS (Academic)

or
Obtained score of at least 477 (PBT) /153

(CBT) / 53 (IBT) in TOEFL.

and
Pass the interview.

OR

REQUIREMENT 3

Possess the Australian Matriculation programme (AUSMAT) with a minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) rank of 80 percent (%);

and
Obtained at least a 70 percent (%) score at the AUSMAT level in two (2) of the following subjects:

Mathematics
Business Management and Enterprise
Economics
Accounting and Finance
Physics
Chemistry

and
Obtained at least Grade B+ for Mathematics and pass in English Language at the SPM level;

and
Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 2.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application.

However, applicants who do not have MUET but have the following results may be considered for conditional offer by fulfilling the MUET requirements within the duration of one (1) academic session:

Obtained at least Band 4.5 in IELTS (Academic)

or
Obtained a score of at least 477 (PBT) / 153 (CBT) / 53 (IBT) in TOEFL;

and
Pass the interview.

Course Structure

Programme Fee & Financial Aid

Study Period/Duration

Course Components	Credit
University Courses	13
Core Courses	88
Elective Courses	20
Industrial Training	12
Total	133

LEVEL OF STUDY	ANNUAL FUNDING AMOUNT
	Maximum (RM)	75% (RM)	50% (RM)
Bachelor’s Degree (Science)	6,650	4,990	3,330
Bachelor’s Degree (Arts)	6,180	4,630	3,090

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