International University of Malaya Wales

Overview of Bachelor of Accounting Hons in International University of Malaya Wales Malaysia

With our Bachelor of Accounting (Hons), we shape our students into professionals that are integral to every business with the most competent skills in the industry. Professionally recognised by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), graduates will be exempt from 9 out of 14 modules to become qualified chartered accountants.

Accounting graduates are in global demand, and accounting has become a highly mobile career with endless job opportunities and career advancements. IUMW ensure students can maximise on these opportunities, transforming students into career-progressive individuals, ready to advance as global business leaders.

In lieu with our aim to be a global university the business programmes at IUMW are meticulously designed to produce high-performing individuals that can succeed in any context across the world.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Malaysian Students

• STPM Grade C+ (GP 2.33) in any two (2) subjects
• Diploma CGPA of 2.50 in Diploma in Accounting or related fields
• STAM Jayyid
• UEC Pass with Grade B in five (5) subjects including Credits in Mathematics and a pass in English
• Foundation/ Matriculation Pass with CGPA of 2.50
• A-LEVEL Pass with Grade D in two subjects
• Australian Matriculation ATAR 65
• International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) 24 points across six subjects.

Additional Requirements
Malaysian University English Test (MUET) Band 2
*Credit in Mathematics and a pass in English at SPM level

NOTES
Specific requirements at SPM level can be waived should the grades obtained at the STPM / STAM / Diploma / Matriculation / Foundation are equivalent or higher.

International Students

• A Level with 2 Principal passes or equivalent, recognised by Malaysian Government or fulfil any other entry requirements that are recognised by the University Senate; AND
• IELTS Band 5.5/ TOEFL 550

* This requirement could be exempted if the qualification includes Mathematics subject and the student achieved a grade that is equivalent to or above the requirement at SPM level or its equivalent.

English Competency Requirements

All international students are bound to the English Competency requirement set by the University and the Malaysian Qualification Agency except those who are:

• From countries where English is the official language; OR
• From an academic institution which uses English as its main medium of instruction.

UWTSD Requirements (if you spend a semester abroad)

• IELTS Band 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 for each component

SUBJECTS

Year 1

• Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia
• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International Student)
• English for Professional Communication
• Principles of Management
• Principles of Accounting
• Principles of Marketing
• Fundamentals of Finance
• *Language 1
• Sustainability and Innovation
• Introduction to Entrepreneurship
• Introductory Business Statistics
• Microeconomics
• Financial Accounting and Reporting 1
• Management Accounting 1
• Legal Environment of Business
• *Language 2

* Students are required to choose from Mandarin, Japanese and Arabic

Year 2

• Macroeconomics
• Financial Accounting and Reporting 2
• Management Accounting 2
• Company Law
• Taxation
• Accounting Information Systems
• *Language 3
• Management Accounting 3
• Financial Management
• Financial Accounting and Reporting 3
• Auditing and Assurance
• Business Research Methods
• International Finance
• International Business
• Co-Curriculum 1
• Co-Curriculum 2

* Students are required to choose from Mandarin, Japanese and Arabic

Year 3

• Business Project 1
• Corporate Governance and Ethics
• Corporate Reporting
• Strategic Business Analysis
• Corporate Finance
• Strategic Management
• Malaysian Economic
• Business Project 2
• Accounting Theory and Practice
• Hubungan Etnik
• Malaysian Studies (International Student)
• Public Sector Accounting
• Industrial Training

Choose any TWO (2) electives:
*Advanced Financial Management
*Advanced Management Accounting
*Advanced Auditing
*Advanced Taxation

ASSESSMENTS

Assessments under the Bachelor in Accounting (Honours) programme are varied; they are based on either full coursework (100%) or a combination of coursework and final examination. The most common combination to be found is 60% coursework and 40% for final examination. Classes are held face-to-face, and include lectures and tutorials (offline and online). Our students are expected to demonstrate their understanding through several forms of assessments, including but not limited to discussions, essays, reports, quizzes, projects and written tests.

Students are expected to undergo seven (7) long semesters and two (2) short semesters, over a span of three years. In the final semester, students will go for a 16-week Industrial training undertaking any role relevant to accounting. At the end of the programme, student would have completed 125 credits and graduate with a MQA-accredited Bachelor’s degree.

CAREER PROSPECTS

• Accountant
• Auditor
• Finance Executive
• Financial Analyst
• Financial Controller
• Forensic Accountant
• Investment Banker
• Tax Consultant