APU University BA of Accounting and Finance in Accounting Technology

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APU BA of Accounting Technology is a specialized degree program that integrates the foundational principles of accounting and finance with the latest technological innovations in the field. Focusing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, the curriculum explore areas such as financial analytics, blockchain in accounting, and automated financial systems. Graduates are learned to navigate the rapidly evolving digital age in the financial sector.

Program Outline

APU BA of Accounting Technology aims to teach students:

• Understanding and using technology and data analytics in accounting and finance is important for the world of business today.
• Not only learn how to prepare and look at financial reports, but also how to guide and lead companies effectively.
• From the very first level, the program will teach you about new technologies in accounting and finance and also about important soft skills.

Degree Level 1

In year 1, students of APU BA of Accounting Technology will obtain essential abilities that every accounting and finance specialist needs, along with a foundational legal, commercial, and societal context where accounting functions. They will get to know business procedures using accounting software and the globally recognized enterprise resource planning tool, SAP. Students will receive practical training using this system.

Degree Level 2

In the second year, students will learn more skills, studying common areas of Accounting and Finance such as how to manage accounts, taxes, how to handle company money, and detailed company reports. It is important for students to be good with technology. This helps them learn on their own and gets them ready for work and more study. So, they will take classes like “New Technology in Accounting and Finance,” “Studying Data in Accounting and Finance,” and “Using AI in Money Matters.”

Internship

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

Degree Level 3

Students will learn more about how to use technology and analyze data in accounting and finance. They will get practical training in areas like Big Data and how to visualize information in Accounting and Finance. They will also learn about online safety in accounting and how to use robots for checking accounts. To help students think and solve problems better, they will study courses like Reflective Practice in Accounting & Finance. This will end with a big project called a capstone. Students will also learn about how decisions in business can affect the environment, society, and how companies are run. This will be taught in courses like Strategy, Sustainability and Leadership and Seminar in Accounting & Finance. In the last year, each student will pick a topic and work on a big project by themselves. This will show what they have learned and how they can use it in real life.

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

• RPA Manager
• Data Analyst
• Business Analyst
• System Analyst
• Accounting Analytics Analyst
• IT Auditor
• Budget Analyst
• Credit Analyst
• Treasury Analyst

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)