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Overview of BA Hons Accounting & Finance in Taylor's University Malaysia

This Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Finance degree programme is designed to equip students with an in depth understanding in all areas of accounting and finance, including financial accounting, assurance, taxation, corporate finance and financial management.

Graduates will be able to operate independently in a business environment, in addition to providing and analysing reports and financial statements. Students who plan to pursue a long-term career in accounting are advised to obtain a professional qualification after graduation.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The broad foundation and unique combination of skills prepare students for wide-array of careers in accounting and finance positions, including with the notable accountancy firms, public listed companies and multinational corporations and government agencies.

PRIMARY MAJOR

This component consists of Common Core subjects, which are common modules across a discipline that provides the fundamental knowledge of the discipline.

Common Core

• Accountant in the Global Age
• Accounting Information System
• Advanced Corporate Finance
• Advanced Management Accounting
• Audit & Assurance
• Business Law
• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Reporting
• Ethics & Corporate Governance
• Financial Markets
• Financial Reporting
• Futures & Options
• Introduction to Accounting

• Introduction to Finance
• Introduction to Management
• Introduction to Management Accounting
• Investment Management
• Macroeconomics
• Malaysian Taxation
• Management Accounting for Decision Making
• Microeconomics
• Personal Financial Planning
• Quantitative Methods for Business
• Strategic Management
• Industrial Training I & II or Industry Immersion (students are required to complete both Industrial Training modules)

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) and Bahasa Kebangsaan A

• MPU (U3)

• MPU (U4)

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COMPLEMENTARY STUDIES

The Complementary Studies component provides student the flexibility to study modules in a related or unrelated field from the same or different school to complement the Primary Major. It may be completed in a form of free electives, an extension, minors or a second major that typically requires at least one (1) semester of student learning time.

Electives

• Advanced Audit & Assurance
• Advanced Taxation
• Blockchain Economics
• Business Ethics and Governance (IBMP)
• Business Ethics and Values
• Company Law in Malaysia
• Fintech and Innovation
• Human Resource Management

• International Finance
• Leadership And Change Management
• Marketing Management (IBMP)
• Organisational Management (IBMP)
• Principles of Marketing
• Public Sector Accounting
• Rules and Regulations of Futures and Options

REQUIREMENTS

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 Business Foundation (TBF)

Pass with min. CGPA 2.50

• Taylor’s Foundation in Arts (FIA)

Pass with min. CGPA 2.50

• Taylor's Diploma in Business (DIB)

Pass 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%

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

• IELTS

Band 5.0

• TOEFL

34 (Internet Based Test)

• MUET

Band 2

• Pre U / Diploma

Complete Pre U / Diploma that was conducted in English

CAREER PROSPECTS

When you’ve successfully completed this programme, you could embark on any of these exciting careers, including:

• Accountant
• Auditor
• Entrepreneur
• Financial Analyst
• Financial Consultant

• Forensic Accountant
• Investment Analyst
• Market Analyst
• Tax Consultant

Overseas transfer option of BA Hons Accounting & Finance in Taylor's University Malaysia

OVERSEAS TRANSFER OPTIONS

We offer the option of completing your Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting and Finance with one of our established partner universities in Australia.

AUSTRALIA

QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

• Bachelor of Business (Accountancy)
  1+ 2 years or 1.5 + 1.5 years

THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
  1+ 2 years

RMIT UNIVERSITY

• Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning) 
  1+ 2 years

UNSW SYDNEY

• Bachelor of Commerce 
  1+ 2 years

THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance)
  1+ 2 years

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SYDNEY

• Bachelor of Business
  1.5 + 1.5 years
• Combined Degrees - Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
  1.5 + 3.5 years
• Combined Degrees - Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Creative Inteligence and Innovation
  1.5 + 2.5 years

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

• Bachelor of Business
  1+ 2 years
• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
  1+ 2 years
• Bachelor of Business (Management)
  1+ 2 years
• Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)
  1+ 2 years
• Bachelor of Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management)
  1+ 2 years
• Bachelor of Business (International Business)
  1+ 2 years
• Bachelor of Business (Innovation and Entreprenuership)
  1+ 2 years
• Bachelor of Business (Sports and Recreation Management)
  1+ 2 years
• Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Event Management)
  1+ 2 years
• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
  Bachelor of Business (Finance)
  1+ 3 years
• Bachelor of Business (Finance) 
  1+ 2 years
• Bachelor of Business (Economics, Finance and Trade) 
  1+ 2 years

• Bachelor of Commerce
  1 + 2 years or 2 + 1 year

THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND

• Bachelor of Business Management
  1 + 2 years 
• Bachelor of Commerce
  1 + 2 years