Bachelor of Accountancy

University of Malaya's Open Channel

Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc)

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

Aim of the Programme

To equip graduates with a practical and conceptual understanding of accounting methods and techniques, skills, leadership, ethical values and an appreciation of interdisciplinary links to accounting. The curriculum has been developed with the aim of preparing students for employment advancement in the fields of private or governmental accounting.

Career Opportunity

Course Structure

Intake Schedule

Entry Requirements

A Malaysian candidate who wishes to pursue a programme of study at the University of Malaya must fulfill the University's entry requirements as follows:

Passed 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 paper 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
Fulfilled any of the programme Special Entry Requirements as below:

Special Entry Requirements

A Malaysian candidate who wishes to pursue a programme of study at the University of Malaya must fulfill the University's entry requirements as follows:

(A)

Passed 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 paper and pass in History (SPM 2013 and above);

and

(B)

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

and

(C)

Fulfilled any of the programme Special Entry Requirements as listed below.

Special Entry Requirements

STPM
(Current Year)

MATRICULATION/ FOUNDATION

Science and Arts Stream

Passed the STPM with at least CGPA 3.30;

and

Obtained at least grade B+ at the STPM level in one (1) of the following subjects:

Accounting
Mathematics M / Mathematics T
Economics
Business Studies
Physics
Chemistry

and

Obtained at least Grade B+ for Mathematics at SPM level;

and

Obtained at least Band 2 in MUET

and

Passed the interview

Science and Accounting Stream

Passed the Matriculation / Foundation with at least CGPA 3.30;

and

Obtained at least Grade B+ at the Matriculation / Foundation level in one (1) of the following subjects:

Accounting
Mathematics
Economics
Business Studies
Physics
Chemistry

and

Obtained at least Grade B+ for Mathematics at SPM level;

and

Obtained at least Band 2 in MUET

and

Passed the interview

DIPLOMA/EQUIVALENT

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Science and Arts Stream

REQUIREMENT 1

Possess a Diploma from any institution recognized by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the University’s Senate with at least CGPA 3.30;

and

Obtained at least Grade B+ at the Diploma level in one (1) of the following subjects:

Accounting
Mathematics
Economics
Business Studies
Physics
Chemistry

and

Obtained at least Grade B+ for Mathematics at
SPM level;

and

Obtained at least Band 2 in MUET

and

Passed the interview

OR

REQUIREMENT 2

Passed STPM not in current year with at least CGPA 3.30 and obtained at least grade B+ at the STPM level in one (1) of the following subjects:

Accounting
Mathematics
Economics
Business Studies
Physics
Chemistry

and

Obtained at least Grade B+ for Mathematics at SPM level;

and

Obtained at least Band 2 in MUET

and

Passed the interview

OR

REQUIREMENT 3

Passed the Matriculation/ Foundations not in current year with at least CGPA 3.30 and obtained at least grade B+ at the Matriculation/ Foundations level in one (1) of the following subjects:

Accounting
Mathematics
Economics
Business Studies
Physics
Chemistry

and

Obtained at least a grade of credit at the SPM level in Mathematics;

and

Obtained at least Band 2 in MUET

and

Passed the interview

A-Level, AUSMAT and IB

REQUIREMENT 1

Passed 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 Band 3 in MUET

or

Obtained at least Band 4.5 - 5 in IELTS (Academic)

or

Obtained score of at least 477 - 510 (PBT)/153 - 180 (CBT) / 53 - 64 (IBT) in TOEFL.

and

Passed the interview

NOTE: Candidates may apply using Advanced Subsidiary (AS) examination results. A-Level examination results should be submitted later once it has been obtained.

OR

REQUIREMENT 2

Passed the Australian Matriculation programme (AUSMAT) with at least Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 80 percent;
and

Obtained 16 point (High Achievement) 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 Band 3 in MUET

or

Obtained at least Band 4.5 - 5 in IELTS (Academic)

or

Obtained score of at least 477 - 510 (PBT)/153 - 180 (CBT) / 53 - 64 (IBT) in TOEFL.

and

Passed the interview

OR

REQUIREMENT 3

International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) with at least 35 point score

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 Band 3 in MUET

or

Obtained at least Band 4.5 - 5 in IELTS (Academic)

or

Obtained score of at least 477 - 510 (PBT)/153 - 180 (CBT) / 53 - 64 (IBT) in TOEFL.

and

Passed the interview

Fees

Courses	Credits
University Courses	22
Faculty Core Courses	28
Programme Core Courses	61
Faculty Elective Courses	15
Industrial Training	12
TOTAL	138

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

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