Bachelor of Accounting (Hons)
Study level : Degree
Programme : MU-BAC
Bachelor of Accounting is a 3-year, highly specialised undergraduate degree
programme that qualifies its graduates as accountants upon registration with the Malaysian Institute of
Accountants. Graduates have a choice of going into direct practice either in the public or private sector, or go on to pursue professional accountant certifications such as the CPA (Certified Public Accountant), the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), and CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants), while meeting work requirements doing training at accounting firms. Accountants are some of the most highly esteemed professionals whose elite place in society has never been challenged. Because our curriculum is designed with a team from employers, industry experts, and academia, students will learn theories combined with hands-on applications and practical skills. These skills of researching and critical thinking, reading and analysing financial statements, creating reports and presentations and interacting with stakeholders, will enable students to be employed right away.
Entry Requirements
GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of TWO (2) GCE A`Levels, AND
-Credit in Mathematics GCE / IGCSE O` Level (Grade A-C) and Pass in English GCE/ IGCSE O`Level
(Grade D & E).
OR
- Passed Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Ugama Brunei (STPUB) or its equivalent with an average grade `Jayyid`.
AND
- Credit in Mathematics GCE / IGCSE O`Level (Grade A - C) and TWO (2) Credits in other English
medium subjects in GCE / IGCSE O`Level (Grade A C) and Pass in English GCE/ IGCSE O`Level
(Grade D-E).
OR
- IB Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points (with HL 12 Points), OR
- BDTVEC National Diploma/Diploma, OR
- Higher National Technical Education Certificate (HNTEC), OR
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma, OR
- Foundation course in the relevant fields,
OR
FOR ADMISSION USING EXEMPTION / *CREDIT TRANSFER SYSTEM AND IN THE RELEVANT STREAM USING QUALIFICATION AT BDQF LEVEL 5 HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA:
- BDTVEC Higher National Diploma, OR
- Advanced Diploma, OR
- Diploma Level 5 from Politeknik Brunei, OR
- Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma, OR
- SQA Higher National Diploma (SCQF Level 8) s, OR
- Any other equivalent BDQF Level 5 HND qualifications accredited by the BDNAC.
[Note: Any credit exemption or credit transfer is to be evaluated on case-to-case basis and subject to
the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MOHE), Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) and
MAHSA University Board]
OTHER EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATIONS ACCREDITED BY BDNAC: BDQF LEVEL 5 - HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (HNC)
- Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate, OR
- Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate, OR
- BTEC Edexcel Level 4 Higher National Certificate, OR
- SQA Higher National Certificate (SQF Level 7), OR
- NCC Education Level 5 Diploma, OR
- NCC Education International Advanced Diploma, OR
- Informatics Advanced Diploma, OR
- Any other equivalent BDQF Level 5 HNC qualifications accredited by the BDNAC/MKPK
OR
FOR ADMISSION USING ENTRY FROM THE BDQF LEVEL 4 - DIPLOMA QUALIFICATIONS:
- BTEC Edexcel Level 3 Diploma, OR
- NCC Education International Diploma, OR
- NCC Education Level 4 Diploma, OR
- Informatics International Diploma, OR
- Informatics Diploma, OR
- TAFE Diploma in Screen and Media, OR
- Any other equivalent BDQF Level 4 Diploma qualifications accredited by the BDNAC/MKPK
OR
ADMISSION FOR MATURE STUDENTS/APPLICANTS:
- At least 25 years old.
- At least FIVE (5) years of working experience in relevant field with ONE (1) subject GCE A`Level with
Grade A-E in any subjects, OR
- Other relevant qualifications accredited by the BDNAC/MKPK
AND
- Letter of approval from employer
- CV and written personal statement
Note: *Mature students` application will be submitted to APEL/MAHSA University for approval
Course Structure
Semester 1 :- English for Academic Writing
- Developing Inquisitive Scientific Mind
- Principles of Management
- Business Communications
- Financial Accounting 1
- Mental Health 2
- Melayu Islam Beraja
Semester 2 :- Financial Accounting 2
- Economics Principles and Issues
- Principle of Marketing
Semester 3 :- Business Analytics
- Organizational Behaviour
- Cost Accounting
- Digital Skills Proficiency
- Entrepreneurship
- Human Values for Sustainability
- Sejarah Tamadun Islam
Semester 4 :- Ethics, Governance & Accountability
- Financial Management
- Taxation 1
- Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
- Financial Reporting I
- Business Law
Semester 5 :- Taxation 2
- Financial Reporting 2
- Management Accounting
Semester 6 :- Company Law
- Corporate Reporting
- Accounting Information System
- Auditing & Assurance Service 1
Elective
Semester 7 :- Public Sector Accounting
- Business Research Methods
- Auditing & Assurance Services 2
- Advanced Corporate Reporting
Elective
Semester 8 :- Accounting Theory & Practice
Elective
- Strategic Management Accounting
Career Opportunities
- Accountant
- Auditor
-Financial Controller
- Financial Executive
- Entrepreneur
- Tax analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Treasurer
- Investment Banker
- Banker