Bachelor in Accounting (Fintech) (Honours)

Bachelor in Accounting (Fintech) (Honours) programme is designed to equip students with comprehensive knowledge and understanding in all areas of accounting and financial technology. The key areas include financial accounting, management accounting, audit and assurance, corporate governance, taxation, corporate finance, information systems, blockchain, financial technology, and innovation. 

The unique programme provides students with the opportunity to meet the current demands from various industries such as the ‘Big Four’ accounting firms, banking and financial services, multinational corporations, public listed companies, and government agencies.

Graduates will be able to manage accounting-related tasks such as the preparation and analysis of financial statements with an all-round understanding and capacity to evaluate and manage financial technology-related information. Students who intend to pursue a long-term career in accounting are advised to obtain a professional qualification after graduation.

PREREQUISITES

SPM / O-Level with Pre-U / Foundation

Pass SPM / O-Level or equivalent with 5 credits (including Credits in Mathematics) for entry with pre-university/ foundation qualification (Except for UEC)

SPM / O-Level with Diploma

Pass SPM / O-Level or equivalent with 3 credits for entry with Diploma qualification.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Taylor’s Foundation

Pass any Taylor's Foundation programme with min. CGPA 2.50

Taylor's Diploma

Pass Diploma in Accounting or related field with min. CGPA 2.50

Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)

Pass with min. C+ with CGPA 2.33 in any 2 subjects

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

Pass with min. 5Bs, max. 26 points including Mathematics

A Levels

Min. DD or equivalent of min. 120 points

South Australian Matriculation (SAM) / SACE International

Min. ATAR 60

Canadian Pre-University (CPU)

Min. average of 55% in 6 subjects

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Min. 26 points and above in 6 subjects

Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)

60%

Other Equivalent Qualifications

- Business Foundation from other accredited institution with a minimum CGPA of 2.50

Diploma in Accounting or related field from other accredited institution with a minimum CGPA of 2.50

- Other foundation, matriculation, high school certificates /diploma (Year 12) from other accredited institution with a minimum CGPA of 2.50

Note: Candidates without a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent may be admitted if the STPM / Matriculation / Foundation programme contains subjects in Mathematics that are equivalent and achieved higher at SPM level.

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

IELTS

Band 4.0

TOEFL

34 (Internet Based Test)

MUET

Band 2

Pre U / Diploma

Complete Pre U / Diploma that was conducted in English 

PRIMARY MAJOR

This component consists of common core modules, discipline core modules and specialisation modules across a discipline that provides the fundamental knowledge of the discipline.

Core Modules

• Accounting Information Technology Fundamentals
• Audit and Assurance
• Blockchain Economics
• Business Law
• Contemporary Accounting Information System
• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Reporting
• Data Analytics and Machine Learning
• Ethics and Corporate Governance
• Financial Reporting
• Fintech and Innovation
• Introduction to Accounting

• Introduction to Cloud Computing
• Introduction to Finance
• Introduction to Management
• Introduction to Management Accounting
• Macroeconomics
• Malaysian Taxation
• Management Accounting for Decision-making
• Microeconomics
• Programming
• Public Sector Accounting
• Secured Software System
• Industrial Training I and Industrial Training II or Industry Immersion

ELECTIVES

This component consists of a list of electives, students can select a total of 2 elective modules according to their preference. 

Electives

• Advanced Audit and Assurance
• Advanced Corporate Finance
• Advanced Management Accounting
• Advanced Taxation
• Business Ethics and Values
• Company Law in Malaysia

• Human Resource Management
• Introduction to Family Business
• Investment Management
• Leadership and Change Management
• Principles of Marketing
• Understanding Entrepreneurialism

UNIVERSITY CORE

The Ministry of Education (MOE) requires all students to take Mata Pelajaran Umum (MPU) (i.e. General Studies) which is categorised under U1, U2, U3 and U4 within the duration of their studies. U1 modules are prescribed by MOE whereas U2, U3 and U4 modules are from a list of University Core Modules (UCM) prescribed as per the Programme Guide. 

• MPU (U1a)
• MPU (U1b)
• MPU (U2) 
• MPU (U3)
• MPU (U4)
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A – only for Malaysian students who had not obtained a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu or do not possess the SPM qualification.
• Intercultural Communication
• Language Use and Society