Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting & Finance

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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting & Finance Pathway

The Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting & Finance gives students the opportunity to acquire the in–depth knowledge of Accounting & Finance and the range of skills they need to embark on a successful career in accounting or in the finance area, a professional qualification or postgraduate study. You do not need prior knowledge of accounting to join the programme: the first year provides a foundation in accounting and related subjects. In their third year, modules contain a large element of independent research & learning, and students undertake a research-based module where they investigate & report on a topic reflecting their own interests.

Programme Details

Programme Code
KP/JPS (KA 8523) 09/12

Duration
3 years; 6 semesters

Awarding Bodies
University of East London, UK
Refer to : http://www.uel.ac.uk/programmes/business/undergraduate/accfinance.htm

Assessment
Assessment is based on a combination of coursework and examinations. Coursework may include case study analysis, essays, reports, skills portfolio, financial model construction and project presentations. Degree classifications are based on performance in the second and third level modules, with third level modules being more heavily weighted.

Professional Recognition
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Qualification

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting & Finance degree, students are eligible for exemptions from a maximum of 9 papers offered in the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualification. It is anticipated that this will be extended to the Legenda Education Group but this is subject to final approval from ACCA. In addition, the course enables students to develop skills and knowledge that will help graduates prepare for the ACCA Level 3 examinations

Entry Requirements

Any one of the following qualifications:

  1. Pass STPM / GCE ‘A’ Level with 2 principals including any one of the following subjects and credit Mathematics in SPM;
  2. a) Accounting
    b) Business Studies
    c) Economics

  3. Pass relevant Foundation / Matriculation programme from recognized institutions*;
  4. Pass relevant Diploma or HND programme from other PHEI with Standard Minimum certified or Accredited*;
  5. Pass SMIII (UEC) with minimum 5Bs*;
  6. Other equivalent qualifications and credit Mathematics in SPM recognized by Malaysian Government*.
*Subject to verification and approval of Legenda Education Group
MOHE : Ministry of Higher Education
MQA : Malaysian Qualifications Agency
PHEI : Private Higher Education Institutions

English Language Requirements (For international students only)
All international students from a country in which English is not used as the medium of instruction in formal education are required to meet the following English language requirements:

  1. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum score of 550 (PBT) or 213 (CBT) or 79 – 80 (iBT)
  2. International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum overall Band 6.
  3. Malaysian University English Test (MUET) : minimum Band 6.

The test must be taken no more than two years before the start of your studies at Legenda.

Subjects
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
    1. Pengajian Malaysia
    2. Financial Accounting 1
    3. Cost and Management Accounting
    4. Academic Skills for Accounting
    5. Pengajian Islam/PendidikanMoral
    6. Business Law
    7. Business Economics, Mathematics and Statistics
    8. Organizations, Management and People
      1. Bahasa Kebangsaan A/B
      2. Financial Accounting 2
      3. Accounting in a Career Context
      4. Taxation 1
      5. Management Accounting
      6. Financial Management and Control
      7. Auditing
      1. Management Accounting at the Organizational Level
      2. Corporate Finance
      3. Corporate Financial Reporting
      4. Issues and Controversies in Accounting
      5. Researching in Accounting and Finance
      6. Taxation 2
      Note: Availability of this programme is subject to final validation approval.

      Brochure & Form Download
      1. Accounting & Finance Brochure
      2. Malaysian Student Admission Form
      3. International Student Admission Information
      4. International Student Admission Form

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      Published on January 8, 2012