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| B.A. (Hons.) Accounting |
Approval Code: (A1763; 12/08) |
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The Accounting degree provides students with a rigorous education, fulfilling the needs of an accountant in the
modern business environment. Students will develop relevant understanding and skills to support people within
organizations to make better decisions. Through a combination of examinations, projects, coursework and assignments,
and finally a requirement to complete a dissertation in the final year, students are able to acquire up-to-date
skills that a vocationally relevant, reflecting the complex and challenging nature of the accounting and business
environment.
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In this context, accounting is a specialist discipline, thus, making it an ideal platform for a career in the field
of accountancy. Graduates can also embark on a career in Management Consulting, Business and Financial Analysis or
general management.
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The course content reflects the needs of individuals who will be seeking employment in the accounting field upon
graduation. It will also help prepare those who plan on continuing their studies and training in order to become a
qualified member of a professional accounting body.
Graduates will receive up to Part II exemption from ACCA* and up to ICSA IQS1 exemption from ICSA**
*ACCA - The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
**ICSA - Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators
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| Minimum Entry Qualifications |
| Minimum Entry Qualifications for Degree Programme |
| UCSI Foundation |
Pass |
| A-Levels / STPM |
2 Principals |
| UEC |
5 Credits |
| Equivalent Courses |
Case-by-case basis |
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| Minimum Entry Qualification for Foundation Programme |
| SPM / O-Levels or its equivalent |
5 Credits |
| UEC |
3 Credits inclusive of Maths |
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| English Language Requirements |
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A distinction (A1 or A2) in SPM / UEC English, MUET Band 5, or a score of 213 (Computer based) / 550 (Written based)
in TOEFL, or Band 5.5 in IELTS, or UCSI English Foundation or equivalent. If English Language requirements are not
fulfilled, additional English module(s) must be taken at UCSI.
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| MoHE Compulsory Subjects |
| Bahasa Kebangsaan, Malaysian Studies, Moral Studies or Islamic Studies |
| Course Structure |
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| Foundation |
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 Computing Studies
Economics
Introduction to Business
Accounting Practice
Algebra & Trigonometry
Computing Essential
Writing for Academic Purpose
Film & Arts Appreciation
Quantitative Methods
Office Application
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
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| Year 1 |
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Business Communications
Business Information System
Business Law
Business Statistics
Cost & Management Accounting
Financial Accounting 1
Fundamentals of Marketing
Business Economics
Introduction to Management & Organisational Theory
Co-op Placement 1
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| Year 2 |
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 Compulsory
Auditing 1
Accounting Information Systems
Business Research Methods
Management Accounting 1
Taxation 1
Financial Management 1
Financial Management 2
Company Law
Financial Accounting 2
Co-op Placement 2
Optional (Choose One)
Business Analysis & System Development
Operations Management
Corporate Communication
Issues in Accounting
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| Year 3 |
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Compulsory
Auditing 2
Corporate Finance
Strategic Management
Independent Project (2 semesters)
Management Accounting 2
Financial Accounting 3
Taxation 2
Co-op Placement 3
Optional (Choose One)
International Business
Management Practice
Management Information Systems
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