Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) in Accounting and Finance

Intakes

January, May and September

Course Duration

3 Years (17 weeks per semester, 9 weeks per short semester)

Course Location

Kuching

Course Mode

Full-time

Approval Code

R/340/6/0716; 12/2026

Accreditation Code

MQA/FA13753

Overview

This programme combines commerce with specialisations in accounting and finance which will allow graduates to pursue careers that require these complementary disciplines. Students will study accounting, business law, auditing and financial management as well as key business fundamentals that prepare them well to succeed in the global marketplace. Internship opportunities at the end of each academic year will also provide valuable exposure to real-world practices.

* This programme received a 100% graduate employability score in the Ministry of Higher Education’s Graduate Employability 2022. (Source: ge.mohe.gov.my/)

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

UCSI Foundation Year

CGPA 2.0 and pass in Mathematics at SPM Level

STPM

Pass with C+ (CGPA 2.00) in any two subjects and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level

A-Level

Minimum 2 principals (D)

UEC

5 credits (B6) including pass in Mathematics and a pass in English

National Matriculation

CGPA 2.0 inclusive of pass in Mathematics at SPM

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Minimum score of 26/42 points in 6 subjects

AUSMAT/ HSC/SACE/TEE/WACE

ATAR score 60% or Minimum 60% average in 5 subjects

High School Certificate

Minimum average of 60%

High / Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12) / Canadian Grade 12 – according to provinces in Canada

Minimum average of 60% in 6 subjects

Canadian Pre-University (CPU)
Canadian International Matriculation (CIMP)

Minimum average of 60% in 6 subjects

Singapore Cambridge general Cert of Education Advanced level, Singapore
Pra U2, Singapore
UCSI Foundation programmes
Matriculation from local universities
Recognised Foundation from any IPTA & IPTS
Recognised Diplomas from any IPTA & IPTS in the related field

Minimum CGPA 2.0

Diploma (business-related)

Minimum CGPA of 2.0

Other equivalent qualifications

To be reviewed by the faculty on a case-to-case basis

English Language Requirements

Minimum B+ in the English Language subject at SPM or Minimum A2 in UEC level or Minimum C in SPM English Language 1119/ O Level English/ IGCSE or MUET Band 3. If English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme.

For international student:

IELTS minimum Band 5.5
TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum 46
Cambridge English Qualification and Test minimum score of 160
Pearson Test of English minimum score 51
MUET minimum Band 3

International applicants who do not meet the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirements will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling into the English for Tertiary Education programme (R/KJP/00920-00929).

Placement into the various levels of the English for Tertiary Education programme depends on the English Language qualification students have at the point of admission and/or the outcome of the English Placement Test.

The applicants who have met the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement may be advised by Faculty to improve their proficiency by undertaking additional English proficiency courses.

Courses Offered

Year 1

Introductory Accounting
Statistics and Its Applications
Microeconomics
Fundamentals of Marketing
Financial Market and Institutions
Fundamentals of Management
Business Communication
Introduction to Management Accounting
Financial Management
Business Law

Year 2

Company Law
Financial Reporting Standards
Business Research Methods
Audit and Assurance
Corporate Accounts
Macroeconomics
Financial Management 2

Electives (Choose Two)

Entrepreneurship
International Economics
Management Science
Strategic Information System Management
Intermediate Management Accounting
Business Ethics in Ethical Decision Making
Co-Operative Placement 1

Year 3

Financial Research Project A
Advance Corporate Accounts
Personal Wealth Management
Advanced Audit and Assurance
Financial Research Project B
Corporate Finance
Multinational Finance
Accounting Information Systems
Malaysian Taxation
Malaysian Corporate Taxation
Co-Operative Placement 2

Electives (Choose Two)

Strategic Management
Advanced Management Accounting
Issues in Business

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.

For Malaysian students:

Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
(Penghayatan Etika and Peradaban)
Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
(Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)

For foreign students:

Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
(Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)

Career Opportunities

Management consultant
Financial planner
Accountant
Financial analyst
Financial services planner
Stockbroker

Professional Recognition

The Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy

Exempted from 6 papers out of 12 papers

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Exempted from 9 papers out of 13 papers

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

Exempted from 8 papers out of 16 papers

Student Mobility

Students from this programme can do 1.5 + 2(1.5) IDP with University of Queensland, Australia and graduate with a bachelor's degree shown on the website of University of Queensland.

Fees

Local Students

Approximate Total Fees:

RM 53,600

International Students

Approximate Total Fees:

RM 64,340

Note: This is an estimated fee, as different countries have different visa processing charges and administrative fees. For more information, kindly refer to your region’s counselor for the detailed fee breakdown.

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