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APU-DMU DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMME
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MORE THAN JUST AN ACCOUNTING & FINANCE DEGREE
APU's BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance degree is designed to provide you an edge with the latest technologies that are in line with the Industrial Revolution 4.0.
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All Accounting & Finance Programmes comprise modules in AccTech | |
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS | |
DIRECT ENTRY TO LEVEL 1 OF THE DEGREE: | |
STPM | • 2 Passes in STPM with a minimum Grade C+ (GP 2.33) and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent. (MUET Band 2 is required for all Malaysian Students) |
A-LEVEL | • 2 Passes in A-Level in any 2 subjects, and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or its equivalent. |
UEC | • 5 Grade B’s in UEC including Mathematics. (MUET Band 2 is required for all Malaysian Students) |
MATRICULATION/ FOUNDATION | • Passed Foundation programme (minimum CGPA of 2.5) with a Credit in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or equivalent. |
DIRECT ENTRY TO LEVEL 2 OF THE DEGREE: | |
DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING | • Passed Diploma with minimum CGPA of 2.5 and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE level. |
Any qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS | |
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS | • IELTS : 5.5
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PROGRAMME OUTLINE
This programme is specifically designed to provide students with:
DEGREE LEVEL 1 |
Students will learn fundamental skills required by every accounting and finance professional, and the basic understanding of the legal, business and social environment in which accounting operates. We will also expose them towards business & communication skills, mathematical skill and entrepreneurial skills.
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DEGREE LEVEL 2 |
A broader range of skills will be learnt, in which students will gain a better understanding of traditional areas of Accounting and Finance, such as Cost and Management Accounting, Corporate Reporting etc. They will gain further understanding of application of accounts in different types of organisations as well as the statutory requirements of corporate entities. They will also familiarise themselves with business processes through the SAP, the world-leading enterprise software. Students will have the hands-on training with the system. We will further nurture their independent learning to prepare them for the workplace and for further researches.
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INTERNSHIP (16 WEEKS) |
Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.
DEGREE LEVEL 3 |
Students will make use of their previous studies and industrial experience to learn about the strategic and international perspectives of accounting, with aims to groom them as a leader in accounting and finance. They will also expand their knowledge in the modern accounting and finance world. A final year project requires them to explore a topic individually – they will demonstrate their academic and practical aspects of their ability in the chosen area of study.
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MQA COMPULSORY SUBJECTS* |
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(*All students are required to successfully complete these modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency.) |
CAREER OPTIONS
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PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITIONS
APU has been leading the way for its graduates in Professional recognition and exemptions in the areas of Accounting, Banking, Finance and Actuarial Studies. These are valuable not only for moving your career as a full-time professional forward but also for expanding your skills and expertise to become a more well-rounded employee. These recognitions help you become a more desirable job candidate or employee, one who can command a higher salary.
Upon completion of BA (Hons) in Accounting & Finance, students are eligible for exemptions in the below Professional Accounting Bodies. Students who articulate from the APU Diploma Programme will be granted exemptions based on the prevalent policy of the relevant professional bodies.
| Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)*
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| Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Australia**
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| The Institute of Certified Management Accountant
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| The Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAISCA) Upon completion of our BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance programmes, students are entitled to a 12-paper exemption out of 16 papers from MAISCA. |
| Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) Upon completion of our BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance programmes, students are entitled to an 8-paper exemption out of 15 papers from ICAEW - Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. |
| Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia
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| Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Upon completion of our BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance programmes, students are entitled to a 8-paper exemption out of 16 papers from CIMA. |
| Malaysian Association of Company Secretaries (MACS) Upon completion of our BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance programmes, students are entitled to a 12-paper exemption out of 16 papers from MACS - Malaysian Association of Company Secretaries. |
*APU ACCA Accelerate Scheme **CPA Australia Fast Track Scheme |
BOOK PRIZE
| As a reward for their excellence, ACCA, TraTax and CPA will be awarding the best students of Accounting and Finance programmes with a Book Prize. Click HERE for more details. |
COURSE FEES
Malaysian Students | International Students |
Year 1: RM 29,800 | Year 1: RM 29,600 (USD 7,220) |
* Fees stated here do not include Deposits and other Miscellaneous Fees. Please refer to Fee Guide for details.
MQA ACCREDITATION
(R2/344/6/0376)(07/25)(A6227) |
All information is correct at the time of publication, but is subject to change in the interest of continuing improvement. |