Bachelor of Accounting (Hons)

The Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) program is tailored for students aspiring to pursue careers as professional accountants, offering a comprehensive understanding of key accounting principles and skills through essential courses.

This program equips students with diverse competencies across various functional areas of accounting, including auditing, taxation, and corporate reporting. Additionally, it hones their financial management skills in accounting management, accounting information systems, advanced financial management, and internal audit.

UNITAR's Bachelor of Accounting stands out as the FIRST and ONLY 100% Online Accounting Course in Malaysia accredited by ICAEW, CPA Australia, ACCA, and CIMA. Notably, it offers maximum exemptions from ICAEW, ACCA & CPA Australia, facilitating a more streamlined academic path. The program also features an accelerated track with ACCA, allowing students to undertake two (2) professional papers during their internship period.

With a six-month internship component, students gain valuable work experience and opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings. Through the APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning) pathway, individuals can leverage their previous learning experiences for admission, potentially reducing both study duration and costs.

Endorsed by MOHE/MQA, this program (R2/344/6/0067) 01/29 (MQA/FA 0904) meets rigorous educational standards.

Programme Entry Requirements

You must meet the following requirements in order to be considered for entry to the UNITAR Bachelor’s Programme:

• • A pass in STPM or its equivalent, with a minimum Grade C+ (GPA 2.33) in any two subjects, and credits in Mathematics at SPM and its equivalent; OR
  • A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum grade of Jayyid, (good) and credits in Mathematics at SPM and its equivalent; OR
  • Matriculation/Foundation qualification or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, and credits in Mathematics at SPM and its equivalent; OR
  • A diploma in accounting or related field (Level 4, MQF), or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50; OR
  • Pass Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM)/ Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM)/ Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 in relevant field subject to the approval of the Senate and MUST attend bridging courses; OR
  • Pass DKM/ DLKM/ DVM with at least CGPA 2.00 AND have at least two (2) years of work experience in relevant field and MUST attend bridging courses;​ OR
  • Pass BTEC Level 4 & 5 with credit in 3 subjects at SPM level including Mathematics; OR
  • Other qualifications that recognized by the Malaysian government; OR
  • Note: The credit in SPM Mathematics requirement may be waived if the applicant has completed Mathematics at the higher level and has obtained credit or higher

Language Requirements

International Students

• Minimum score of 46 for TOEFL; OR
• Minimum score of 5.5 for IELTS; OR its equivalent.

Local Students

• Malaysian University English Test (MUET) Band 2*; AND
• A pass in SPM English*
• Exempted from University English Courses:
  • Distinction in SPM / SPMV English
  • MUET Band 4, 5 and 6
  • A Pass in English Course at a previous institution
• Required to take English Preparatory 2:
  • Credit in SPM / SPMV English
  • MUET Band 1, 2 and 3
• Required to take both English Preparatory 1 and 2:
  • No credit in SPM / SPMV English

*Programme standard requirement

Common Core Modules

• Business Accounting
• Principles of Economics
• Business Law
• Principles of Finance
• Financial Management
• Service Management
• Digital Business

Programme Core Modules

• Financial Accounting & Reporting 1
• Financial Accounting & Reporting 2
• Financial Accounting & Reporting 3
• Financial Accounting & Reporting 4
• Financial Accounting & Reporting 5
• Taxation 1
• Taxation 2
• Audit & Assurance 1
• Audit & Assurance 2
• Management Accounting
• Ethics, Risks & Corporate Governance
• Accounting Information Systems
• Company Law
• Strategic Management
• Advanced Financial Management
• Public Sector Accounting
• Integrated Case Study

University Core Modules

• Principles of Management
• Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (Int)
• Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
• Philosophy and Current Issues (Int)
• Introduction to Information System
• Business Communication
• Design Thinking
• Entrepreneurship
• Recreational Event Planning

Industrial Training

• Industrial Training

Electives (Choose any 3 electives)

• Fundamental of Internal Audit (FIA)
• Internal Audit Practice
• Advanced Internal Audit
• Advanced Taxation (Malaysia)
• Advanced Performance Management
• Corporate Reporting
• Financial Reporting for Islamic Financial Institutions
• Forensic and Investigative Accounting

Areas of Study

• Financial Accounting
• Accounting Management
• Business Analysis
• Tax & Law