Diploma in Accountancy 
R2/0411/4/0010 (03/27) (MQA/FA1040)

+ THIS IS BEST FOR

A student who has completed Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), O-Level, IGCSE, UEC, or other equivalent qualifications recognised by Government of Malaysia. Keen interest in Accounting field of study. May complete education at Diploma level or may pursue any of these degree programmes with credit transfers:

• Bachelor of Accounting (Hons)
• Bachelor of Finance (Hons)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) Marketing / Human Resource / Entrepreneurship & Venture Management
• Bachelor of International Business (Hons)

+ PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

Mode of Study : Full Time (Yes) | Part Time (No)

This syllabus has been designed to meet the requirements of professional bodies and industries while giving students the competitive edge. Emphasis is on the application of knowledge through teamwork, case studies, simulations and real life projects.

The Department of Foundation and Diploma Studies (COBA-FDS) offers Diploma in Accounting. The courses offered are being specifically structured to equip students with a strong foundation in Basic Accounting, Basic Business Administration, Basic Finance as well as other related courses before they embark on the Bachelor of Accounting (Hons), Bachelor in Business Administration programmes such as BBA (Hons) in Human Resource Management/Marketing/Entrepreneurship & Venture Management/International Business  and the Bachelor of Finance (Hons) programme.

90 credit hours of subjects are being taught in seven semesters. This Diploma in Accounting programme can be completed in 2 ¼ years.

+ ACCREDITED, APPROVED & RECOGNISED BY

Accredited by:
01. Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
02. Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQR) - National register for accredited programmes.


Please scan for Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) certification of this programme.

Approved & Licensed by:
01. Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia

Recognised by:

01. The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)                      
02. The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
03. Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA)
04. Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)
05. Institute of Certified Accountants (CIMA)
06. Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA)
07. Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA) Australia 

+ CAREER PROSPECT

Range of Monthly Salary (from fresh to senior position):
RM2,600 – RM42,000
Source: Jobstreet Salary Report and Kelly Services (Malaysia) Salary Guide.

Employability Rate (within 6 months of Graduation):
94.0% Employed | 6.0% Job Creators / Further Study
Source: Ministry of Education Malaysia’s Graduate Tracer Study.

+ CAMPUS INTAKE

This programme is delivered at the Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Campus (KSHAS).

+ FEES & SCHOLARSHIPS

UNITEN practices transparent fee policy. Refer our fees below for your reference.

Fees for Malaysian Students:
Tuition Fees: RM28,800 per programme.
Other Fees:

• Full Registration + Miscellaneous Fee: RM1,348 one-time payment
• Medical Insurance: RM88/year
• Deposit for Accommodation: RM250 one-time deposit payment
• Monthly Fee for Accommodation: Starting from RM270/month.

Fees for International Students:
Tuition Fees: USD7,950 (RM31,800) per programme.
Other Fees:

• VISA & Application Fee: USD787.50 (RM3,150) one-time payment
• Full Registration + Miscellaneous Fee: USD1,650 (RM6,600) one-time payment
• Medical Insurance: USD37.50 (RM150)/year
• Deposit for Accommodation: USD62.50 (RM250) one-time deposit payment
• Monthly Fee for Accommodation: Starting from USD67.50 (RM270)/month.

and if the international student (for Diploma) does not fulfill the English language requirement such as minimum score for IELTS or TOEFL, there will be additional fees of:

• Intensive English Programme (IEP) : USD1,400 (RM5,600)/semester.

Flexible payment options are available, where student may:

• pay full in advance, or
• by monthly installments, or
• pay full 2 weeks before the semester's final examination.

Terms & conditions apply.

Download the complete UNITEN Fees Table here.
There are also list of scholarships and financial aids here.

Notes: Subject to terms and conditions. All fees are calculated in Malaysian Ringgit (RM). Fees indicated in USD here are for reference only with basis of USD1=RM4. Other optional fees include electricity, parking, and some student facilities within UNITEN.

Diploma in Accountancy
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+ ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

For International Students: Entry requirements vary from country to country. Please click here to check the entry requirements set by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

+ ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

For Malaysian Students:

No additional English requirement for this programme.

For International Students:

International students are required to have English one of the proficiency score stated below to enrol in UNITEN. Diploma students who do not fulfill this English requirement are required to sit for the Intensive English Programme (IEP) and pass the requirement below before starting their Diploma programme.

• MUET – Malaysia University English Test
  Achieve Band 3
  
  
• IELTS – International English Language Testing System
  Achieve 5.5
  
  
• TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language
  Achieve 550 (TOEFL) or 46 (TOEFL Internet Based Test)

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+ PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

This programme can be completed in Full Time: 2 ¼ years.

• English for Business
• Islamic / Moral Studies
• Principles of Finance
• Info. Tech. & Accounting Application I
• Business Mathematics
• Financial Accounting I
• Public Speaking and Presentation
• Business Law
• Business Statistics
• Computerised Accounting
• Malaysian Studies
• Intermediate Financial Accounting
• Principles of Management
• Business Communication
• Financial Accounting II
• Company Accounts I
• Cost Accounting
• Kepimpinan dan Keusahawanan
• Management Science
• Financial Management
• Taxation I
• Principles of Macroeconomics
• Accounting Theory
• Management Accounting
• Taxation II
• Investment Analysis
• Company Accounts II
• Principle of Microeconomics
• Auditing
• Industrial Training

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+ CAREER PROSPECT

Range of Monthly Salary:
RM2,600 – RM42,000
Source: Jobstreet Salary Report and Kelly Services (Malaysia) Salary Guide.

Employability Rate (within 6 months of Graduation):
94.0% Employed | 6.0% Job Creators / Further Study
Source: Ministry of Education Malaysia’s Graduate Tracer Study.

These are popular career choices after graduation for this programme. There are also many other career choices beyond Accounting, which are proven adaptable by UNITEN students due to holistic personal and professional skills development during the study.

• Entrepreneur
• Junior Accountant
• Account Supervisor
• Real Estate
• Tax Agent