Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons)

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance (Penang, Malaysia)

Accounting and finance play a vital role in business operations, management, and growth. Professionals in this field help businesses record, interpret, and communicate financial data to support strategic decision-making while ensuring compliance with legal and industry standards.

Why Choose This Program?

• Industry-Relevant Curriculum – Designed to meet professional standards, with real-world case studies and problem-solving scenarios.
• Practical Learning – Campus-based education complemented by digital tools and experiential learning.
• Strong Industry Connections – Internship opportunities and networking with local and international businesses.

Career Prospects & Professional Certifications

Accounting graduates are highly employable and often pursue professional certifications to become Chartered Accountants. Graduates receive exemptions from:

• ACCA – 9 Fundamental papers
• CPA Australia – 6 Foundation level papers
• ICAEW – 7 papers
• MICPA – 5 advanced-stage modules

Academic Qualification

Minimum Entry Requirements:

• STPM: 2 Principal Passes (2 C+s) or CGPA 2.33
• UEC: 5 Credits (5Bs)
• GCE A Levels: 2 Principal Passes (2Ds)
• Diploma: Diploma in Accounting or related field, or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50
• Foundation/Matriculation: Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.50

Additional Notes:

• Students must have a Credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent.
• Band 2 MUET is required for STPM, STAM, and other qualifications not conducted in English.
• Candidates without a Credit in Mathematics at SPM level may be admitted if their entry qualification includes a Mathematics subject with an equivalent or higher achievement.

English Requirement

Local Students:

• Band 4 in MUET

International Students:

• IELTS: Band 5.5
• TOEFL (IBT): Minimum score of 46
• TOEFL (Essentials-Online): Minimum score of 8
• Cambridge English: Minimum score of 160
• PTE Academic: Minimum score of 51

Additional Notes:

• If the English language requirement is not fulfilled, additional English module(s) may be taken at UOW Malaysia.
• This requirement can be exempted if the Foundation/Diploma was taught in English medium.

Core

YEAR 1

• Business Mathematics
• Introduction to Accounting
• Principal of Economics
• Principles of Management
• Accounting Information System
• Financial Accounting
• Business Statistics
• Business Law
• Principles of Responsible Business
• Oral Communication

YEAR 2

• Financial Reporting 1
• Audit and Assurance 1
• Organizational Behaviour
• Financial Management
• Business Strategy
• Company Law
• Financial Reporting 2
• Audit and Assurance Services 2
• Management Accounting

YEAR 3

• Taxation 1
• Advanced Financial Accounting 1
• Advanced Financial Management 1
• Advanced Management Accounting 1
• Contemporary Issues in Business and Management
• Elective
• Taxation 2
• Advanced Financial Accounting 2
• Advanced Financial Management 2
• Advanced Management Accounting 2

YEAR 4

• Internship (6 months)

Electives

• Sociology of Innovation
• Public Sector Accounting
• Digital Business And E-Commerce
• Human Resource Management

MPU

• Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban (Malaysian Students)
• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International Students)
• Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
• Entrepreneurship
• Integrity and Anti-Corruption
• Global Social Responsibility
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A*

Notes

Bahasa Kebangsaan A is compulsory for all Malaysian students

• without a credit in SPM Bahasa Malaysia.
• without SPM Bahasa Malaysia (applicable to students from UEC, O Level, or other equivalent programs)