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Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons)

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Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons)

Programme Information

Qualification

Degree

Duration

3 Years 6 months

Intake

January, May, September

Tuition Fee

RM 60800

Overseas Program

Available

Location

Penang

Overview

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.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualification

GCE A Levels :
Single Award
3Ds

Dual Award
2C and Credit in Mathematics at SPM/O Level

STPM :
Single Award
3C+ (CGPA 2.33)

Dual Award
2C+ (CGPA 2.33) and Credit in Mathematics at SPM level

UEC :
Single Award
5 Credits (5Bs) including Credit in Mathematics

Dual Award
5 Credits including Mathematics

Diploma :
Single Award
Pass with min. CGPA of 2.50

Dual Award
Pass with min. CGPA of 2.50 and Credit in Mathematics at SPM level or equivalent

Foundation/Matriculation :
Single Award
Pass with min. CGPA of 2.50

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

English Requirement

Local Student:
Single Award
MUET Band 3

Dual Award
MUET Band 4

International Student:
Single Award
Band 5.5 in IELTS; or a min score of 46 (IBT) or 454 (PBT) in TOEFL; or score 51 and above for Pearson English Test

Dual Award
Band 6.0 in IELTS; or a min score of 60 (IBT) or 488 (PBT) in TOEFL; or Cambridge English CAE  & CPE (from 2015) (169); or PTE Academic (59)

Notes

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 min. 169 with no element below 162 or PTE Academic (59); or UOW Malaysia KDU English Entrance Test (73)

Course Outline

Core

YEAR 1

  • Accounting Information Systems
  • Oral Communication
  • Business Ethics
  • Business Law
  • Business Mathematics
  • Business Statistics
  • Financial Accounting
  • Introduction to Accounting
  • Microeconomics
  • Macroeconomics
  • Principles of Management

YEAR 2

  • Audit and Assurance Services 1
  • Audit and Assurance Services 2
  • Business Strategy
  • Company Law
  • Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
  • Financial Management
  • Financial Reporting 1
  • Financial Reporting 2
  • Management Accounting
  • Organizational Behaviour

YEAR 3

  • Advanced Financial Accountancy 1
  • Advanced Financial Accountancy 2
  • Advanced Financial Management 1
  • Advanced Financial Management 2
  • Advanced Management Accountancy 1
  • Advanced Management Accountancy 2
  • Taxation 1
  • Taxation 2
  • Contemporary Issues in Management
  • Electives 1

YEAR 4

  • Internship (6 months)

Electives

  • Public Sector Accounting
  • Sociology of Innovation
  • Digital Business And E-Commerce
  • Human Resource Management

MPU

  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International Students)
  • Pengajian Malaysia 3 (International Students)
  • Hubungan Etnik (Malaysian Students)
  • Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia (Malaysian Students)
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Malaysia and Global Issues
  • Global Social Responsibility
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A*

Notes

Bahasa Kebangsaan A is compulsory for all Malaysian students

  • without a credit in SPM Bahasa Malaysia.
  • without SPM Bahasa Malaysia (applicable to students from UEC, O Level, or other equivalent programs)

Programme Information

Qualification

Degree

Duration

3 Years 6 months

Intake

January, May, September

Tuition Fee

RM 60800

Overseas Program

Available

Location

Penang