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US6344001 - BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING WITH HONOURS

  • OVERVIEW

    The Bachelor of Accounting (Honours) degree programme was launched by the School of Management in 1999. It is recognised under Part I of the First Schedule, Accountants Act 1967. This means that graduates will be recognised as Chartered Accountants by the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) after gaining three years of relevant working experience under the MIA's Chartered Accountant’s Relevant Experience (CARE) programme. The programme is also recognised by other Malaysian and international professional accounting bodies.

    School of Management,
    Universiti Sains Malaysia,
    11800 Penang Malaysia
    http://www.som.usm.my 

    Duration : 4 Years / 8 Semesters
    Medium Instruction : English Language
    Semester Offered : Semester 1 (October)

  • REQUIREMENTS

    • STPMKPM MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION STUDIES (UM/UKM/UiTM)DIPLOMA / EQUIVALENT – A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, AND OTHERS
      STPM:

      i. Pass the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) Examination with a minimum CGPA of 3.00.

      AND

      ii. Obtain at least Grade B (NGMP 3.00) in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Malay Language
      • Geography
      • History
      • Economics
      • Accounting
      • Business Studies
      • Biology
      • Physics
      • Chemistry
      • Mathematics M / Mathematics T

      AND

      iii. Obtain at least Grade B in Principles of Accounting at SPM level.

      AND

      iv. Excel in the interview assessment.
      KPM MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION STUDIES (UM/UKM/UiTM):

      i. Pass the KPM Matriculation / UM Foundation / UKM Foundation / UiTM Foundation with a minimum CGPA of 3.00.

      AND

      ii. Obtain at least Grade B (3.00) in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Physics
      • Mathematics

      AND

      iii. Obtain at least Grade B in Principles of Accounting at the SPM level.

      OR

      ii. Obtain at least Grade B (3.00) in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Accounting
      • Financial Accounting
      • Management Accounting
      • Business Management
      • Business and Technology
      • Economics
      • Mathematics

      OR

      ii. Obtain at least Grade B (3.00) in three (3) specialization subjects from the Foundation in Law programme.

      AND

      iii. Obtain at least Grade B in Principles of Accounting at the SPM level.

      AND

      iv. Excel in the interview assessment.
      DIPLOMA / EQUIVALENT – A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, AND OTHERS:

      Possess a Diploma in a relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 3.00

      OR

      Pass A-Level with a minimum score of 9 and obtain at least Grade C in any three (3) of the following subjects:
      • Literature in English
      • Economics
      • Accounting
      • Business Studies
      • Sociology

      OR

      Pass the International Baccalaureate (IB) with a minimum score of 28 and obtain at least a score of 4 at the Higher Level (HL) in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • English
      • Economics
      • Business and Management

      AND

      Obtain at least a score of 4 at the Standard Level (SL) in Mathematics.

      OR

      Pass AUSMAT/SAM with a minimum aggregate of 68 and obtain at least Grade C in any three (3) of the following subjects:
      • English
      • Economics
      • Accounting
      • Business Management
      • Mathematics

      OR

      Hold other qualifications recognized as equivalent and endorsed by the University Senate.

      AND

      Obtain at least Grade B in Accounting at the SPM level if there is no equivalent qualification in Accounting at the Diploma, A-Level, IB, AUSMAT/SAM, or other recognized qualification levels.

      AND

      Excel in the interview assessment.

  • FEES

    • TYPE OF FEESAMOUNT (RM)
      TYPE OF FEES: Tuition Fees
      AMOUNT (RM):

      550.00
      TYPE OF FEES: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      AMOUNT (RM):

      550.00
      TYPE OF FEES: Per semester
      AMOUNT (RM):

      1,100.00
      TYPE OF FEES: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)
      AMOUNT (RM):

      720.00
      TYPE OF FEES: ** Fees are subject to change

  • LIST OF COURSE

    • Semester 1

      • Business Mathematics
      • Introduction to Management
      • Microeconomics
      • Business Communication I
      • Financial Accounting
      • Management Accounting I

      Semester 2

      • Business Law
      • Macroeconomics
      • Business Communication II
      • Information Technology and Accounting
      • Financial Accounting and Reporting I
      • Principles of Finance

    • Semester 1

      • Company Law and Secretarial Practices
      • Principles of Marketing
      • Management Accounting II
      • Financial Accounting and Reporting II
      • Accounting Information System
      • Taxation

       Semester 2

      • Corporate Finance
      • Organisational Behaviour
      • Auditing
      • Financial Accounting and Reporting III
      • Advanced Taxation
      • Elective Course

    • Semester 1

      • Business Statistics
      • International Business
      • Advanced Auditing
      • Advanced Financial Reporting
      • Elective Course

       Semester 2

      • Industrial Training

    • Semester 7:

      • Business Ethics
      • Public Sector Accounting
      • Management Accounting and Control
      • Analysis and Development of Accounting Information System
      • Elective Course

           Semester 8:

          • Integrated Case Study
          • Strategic Management
          • Issues and Theories of Accounting

          Elective Courses (Choose 12 credits):

          • Islamic Accounting
          • Taxation Issues
          • Security Investment and Portfolio Management
          • Operations Management
          • Global Business Services Case Study
          • Business Planning & Banking
          • Management Audit
          • Accounting Project
          • Financial Derivatives

      • CAREER PROSPECTS

         Early Career Positions

        • Accountant
        • Financial Consultant
        • Tax Consultant/ Advisor
        • Risk Management Officer
        • Auditor
        • Management Accountant
        • Bank Officer
        • Fincancial Plannner
        • Financial/ Data analyst
        • Budget Analyst
        • Treasury Officer
        • ESG Compliance Officer

        Career Advancement Positions

        • CEO
        • CFO
        • Audit Partner
        • Tax Partner
        • Senior Consultant
        • Finance Manager
        • Financial Controller
        • Accounting Firm Owner
        • Accountant-General
        • Bank Manager
        • Auditor-GeneralHead of Reporting - ESG, Sustainability, Corporate Reporting, GRC

      Postgraduate

      Institute of Postgraduate Studies
      Universiti Sains Malaysia,
      11800 Penang, Malaysia.

      Tel: +604-653 6309 / 6027 / 2606 / 2946 / 2958
      Fax: +604-653 2931

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      Last Update: Thursday 05 March 2026.

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