University of Reading Malaysia

Overview of BSc Accounting & Finance in University of Reading Malaysia Malaysia

Accounting and finance professionals are in high demand and is an excellent career choice with plenty of opportunities for growth and development. Professionals can develop their careers in multiple roles including as a:

• Chartered accountant
• Auditor
• Tax consultant
• Business advisor
• Financial controller
• Banker
• Management consultant

Furthermore, International financial hubs like Singapore, Hong Kong, London and New York attract global talent, meaning that accounting and finance provides global career opportunities like few other professions can

SUBJECTS

Year 1

• Introduction to Accounting
• Introduction to Business
• Law
• Management Information
• Introductory Securities and Markets
• Introductory Finance/Trading Simulation I
• Introductory Quantitative Techniques for Business and Finance

Year 2

• International Corporate Financial Reporting
• Further Management Accounting
• Corporate Finance
• Portfolio Management
• Assurance. Governance end Ethics.
• Plus 1 optional module

Year 3
Industry Placement Experience (12 months’ full-time work placement)

Year 4

• Advanced Financial Reporting
• Business and Professional Ethics
• Derivative Securities/Trading Simulation III
• Management of Risk
• Principles of Taxation
• Plus 1 optional module

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

CAREER PROSPECTS

• Chartered Accountancy/CPA
• Entrepreneurship
• Retail Banking
• Financial Analyst
• Audit
• Taxation
• Wealth Management
• Investment Banking
• Management Consultancy
• Charities and Foundations

Accounting and Finance skills are always in demand everywhere… anywhere around the globe. Limitless opportunities!

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1. International Foundation Programme:
SPM, IGCSE and equivalent holders can enrol onto the Foundation in Business as a pathway to this programme.
OR
2. Direct entry with STPM/A Levels* with grades: BBB
*We also (subject to conditions) accept Unified Examination Certificate (UEC), International Baccalaureate (IB), Australian Matriculation and Exams, Canadian Pre-U and Exams, Internationally Recognised Diploma and Foundation and other relevant qualification accredited and recognised by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). Kindly contact us for further details on the entry requirements

AND
English Language Requirement**:
Grade B or higher at SPM English 1119/IGCSE English
OR
IELTS: Band 6.5 with no component below 5.5 or equivalent.