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Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc)
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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 |
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 B) in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia subject or a credit (Grade B) in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia July paper and pass in History, Mathematics and English Language; 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 | 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 two (2) of the following subjects:
and Obtained at least Grade B+ for Mathematics and pass in English Language at SPM level; and Obtained at least Band 3 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 two (2) of the following subjects:
and Obtained at least Grade B+ for Mathematics and pass in English Language at SPM level; and Obtained at least Band 3 in MUET and Passed the interview |
DIPLOMA/EQUIVALENT | OTHER REQUIREMENTS |
Science and Arts Stream REQUIREMENT 1 Possess a Diploma in Accounting or any related field from any institution recognized by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the University’s Senate with at least CGPA 3.30; Obtained at least Grade B+ at the Diploma level in two (2) of the following subjects:
and Obtained at least Grade B+ for Mathematics pass in English Language at SPM level; and Obtained at least Band 3 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 two (2) of the following subjects:
and Obtained at least Grade B+ for Mathematics pass in English Language at SPM level; and Obtained at least Band 3 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 two (2) of the following subjects:
and Obtained at least Grade B+ for Mathematics pass in English Language at SPM level; and Obtained at least Band 3 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:
and Obtained at least Grade B+ for Mathematics pass in English Language at SPM level; and Obtained at least Band 3 in MUET However, applicants who do not have MUET but have the following results may be considered for conditional offer by fulfiling the MUET requirements within the duration of one (1) academic session:
or
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 Possess the Australian Matriculation programme (AUSMAT) with a minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) rank of 80 percent (%); Obtained at least 70 percent (%) score at the AUSMAT level in two (2) of the following subjects:
and Obtained at least Grade B+ for Mathematics pass in English Language at SPM level; and Obtained at least Band 3 in MUET However, applicants who do not have MUET but have the following results may be considered for conditional offer by fulfiling the MUET requirements within the duration of one (1) academic session: Obtained at least Band 4.5 in IELTS (Academic) Obtained score of at least 477 (PBT)/153 and Passed the interview OR REQUIREMENT 3 Possess the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) with a minimum score of 35 points Obtained grade 5 (Higher Level) at the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) level in two (2) of the following subjects:
and Obtained at least Grade B+ for Mathematics pass in English Language at SPM level; and Obtained at least Band 3 in MUET However, applicants who do not have MUET but have the following results may be considered for conditional offer by fulfiling the MUET requirements within the duration of one (1) academic session: Obtained at least Band 4.5 in IELTS (Academic) Obtained score of at least 477 (PBT)/153 and Passed the interview |
