APU University BA in Accounting and Finance

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APU BA in Accounting and Finance degree is a basic college program that teaches students all about how to manage money, analyze investments, and how financial markets work. This degree trains students to think, solve problems, and make decisions, which are important skills for understanding the detailed world of money matters. What they learn can be used in many areas like banks, helping companies to invest, planning finances, managing risks, insurance, and helping companies with their money.

Program Outline

APU BA in Accounting and Finance aims to teach students with:

• Important skills and knowledge for today business world.
• Approval and benefits from professional organizations.
• Being able to make and check financial reports and also to lead companies in the right direction.
• Learning about new money technology and the technical skills needed for Accounting and Finance.

Degree Level 1

In year 1, students will obtain the essential skills every accounting and finance expert needs, as well as the foundational of the legal, business, and context within which accounting functions. They will get familiar with business operations using accounting software and the globally renowned enterprise resource planning tool, SAP. Students will receive practical experience with this system.

Degree Level 2

In year 2, students will acquire a more comprehensive set of skills, deepening their insights into classic fields of Accounting and Finance, including Management Accounting, Taxation, Financial Management, Advanced Corporate Reporting, and Forensic Accounting among others.

APU believes it’s essential for their students to be comfortable with technology. This teaches them independent learning and sets them up for their future careers and further education. That’s why APU offers them classes such as “Emerging Technologies in Accounting and Finance” and “Data Analytics in Accounting and Finance.”

Internship

To bridge the gap between academic and professional worlds, students will experience an Internship or Industrial Training for at least 16 weeks. This ensures they transition smoothly from academic settings to real world jobs.

Degree Level 3

Sustainability looks at finance and accounting from many angles. After their internships, students will learn more about how to use technology and solve problems. They will study modules named “Reflective Practice in Accounting & Finance” and “Robo Auditing & Analytics.” In these modules, they will do big projects and use a special computer program called Robotics Process Automation (RPA).

Students will also learn about how decisions can affect the environment, people, and how things are run in the “Strategy, Sustainability and Leadership” and “Seminar in Accounting & Finance” modules. In their last year, they will work on a big project by themselves. This project will show what they have learned and how they can use it in a subject they choose.

MQA Compulsory Subjects

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilization (Malaysian Students)
• Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
• Philosophy and Current Issues
• Workplace Professional Skills
• Integrity and Anti-corruption
• Co-Curriculum

APU-DMU Dual Degree

Students enrolled in the Bachelor’s Degree Program are presented with the opportunity to join the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme. By choosing this pathway, upon graduation, students will be awarded two Degree Certificates & Transcripts: one from Asia Pacific University (APU) in Malaysia and another from De Montfort University (DMU) in the UK.

Duration	Intakes
3 Years (6 Semesters)	14 Mar 2024 | 25 Jul 2024 24 Sep 2024 | 21 Nov 2024

Admission Requirements

General Requirements
Direct Entry to Level 1 of 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)
Foundation/ Matriculation	• Passed Foundation program (minimum CGPA of 2.5) with a Credit in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or equivalent.
Direct Entry to Level 2 of Degree
Diploma in Accounting	• Passed Diploma with minimum CGPA of 2.5 and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE level.

English Requirements for International Students

• IELTS : 5.5
• TOEFL iBT : 46
• Pearson (PTE) : 51
• MUET : Band 4.0

Career Options

• Cost Accountant
• Management Accountant
• Financial Accountant
• Finance Executive
• Accounting Administrator
• Accounts Manager
• Budget Analyst
• Financial Analyst
• Chief Financial Officer
• Financial Manager
• RPA Manager

Course Fees

Malaysian Students	International Students
Year 1: RM 29,800	Year 1: RM 29,800 (USD 7,270)
Year 2: RM 30,900	Year 2: RM 31,500 (USD 7,680)
Year 3: RM 31,800	Year 3: RM 32,200 (USD 7,855)
Total: RM 92,500	Total: RM 93,500 (USD 22,805)