An accounting degree opens doors to almost any pathway in business with its strong emphasis on essential subjects such as marketing, business, economics, law, financial management, and taxation. This well-rounded programme will provide you with the key financial and accounting skills that are highly sought after by employers, as well as business and management expertise to help you navigate today’s complex business landscape.
Graduates will gain entry into the professional level of ACCA and CPA Australia. This course will also equip graduates to pursue further professional qualifications with CFA, CFP, CIMA, ICAEW, MIA and RFP, among others.
Accounting is a specialised discipline that provides an ideal platform for a career in the field of Accountancy and Finance. Accountants and Auditors is ranked Top 10 as a recession proof jobs in the market. Accountants and auditors are expected to experience much faster than average employment growth in near future. Potential careers of graduates include the following sectors:
Audit
Financial Analysis
Taxation
Budget Analysis
Management Accounting
Banking
Accountancy
Strategic Business Consultancy
May 2025
UCSI University
Kuala Lumpur Campus,
No. 1, Jalan Menara Gading, UCSI Heights (Taman Connaught), Cheras,
KUALA LUMPUR,
Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur,
56000, Malaysia
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
UCSI Foundation year
Minimum CGPA of 2.50, and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level
STPM
Pass, with a minimum C+ grades (CGPA 2.33) in any two subjects, and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level
A-Level
Minimum 2 D grades
UEC
Minimum 5 credits (B6) including Mathematics and a Pass in English
National Matriculation
Minimum CGPA of 2.50, and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Minimum score of 26 points in 6 subjects
Canadian Pre-U
Minimum average of 60% in 6 subjects
AUSMAT/HSC/ SACE/TEE/WACE
ATAR score 60% OR minimum 60% average in 5 subjects
Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM/A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
Minimum overall average of 60%
Diploma (business-related)
Minimum CGPA 2.50
Other equivalent qualifications
To be reviewed by the faculty on a case-to-case basis
For International Students
Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
(i. B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced C2 Proficiency ) 160
Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (ii. Linguiskill Online) 160
Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (iii. Occupational English Test (OET)(Conventional/Online) 200
MUET Band 4
TOEFL IBT 46
Pearson Test of English 51
TOEFL Essentials (Online) 8.5
IELTS Band 5.5
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.