Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (Honours) with a specialism in Forensic Accounting
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
Apply Now📘 Program Overview
The Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (Honours) with a specialism in Forensic Accounting at Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) is designed to build professional accounting and finance foundations, and then develop deeper skills for forensic-focused work such as audit, examination, investigation, and fraud-related analysis.
Across the programme, you will study accounting and finance subjects alongside forensic accounting specialisation, and you will complete an internship/industrial training and a final year project, helping you connect classroom learning to real workplace practice.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Quantitative Skills, Introduction to Management, Business and Communication Skills, and Financial Accounting 1
- Accounting Information System, Business Economics, Financial Accounting 2, and SAP ERP System in Accounting
- Business Law and Financial System, followed by Advanced Financial Accounting & Reporting, Taxation, and Management Accounting
- Auditing and Assurance, Corporate Governance and Risk Management, and Advanced Corporate Reporting, plus Financial Management and Company Law
- Performance Management and the Forensic Accounting specialism module (specialised module)
- Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare for the transition from classroom to working environment
- Advanced Auditing, Research Methodology in Accounting and Finance, Corporate Finance, and Advanced Taxation
- Strategy, Sustainability & Leadership, Advanced Performance Management, Global Banking & Finance, and Emerging Accounting Technologies and Analytics
- Specialised Accounting and Accounting & Finance Research Project as part of Level 3 core learning
- MQA compulsory subjects including Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students), Philosophy and Current Issues, Workplace Professional Skills, Integrity and Anti-corruption, and Co-Curriculum
- Specialised Modules focused on forensic accounting topics including Fraud Investigation Techniques
- Digital Forensic Analysis and Criminology within the Forensic Accounting specialism
- Reflective Practice in Accounting & Finance and Seminar in Accounting & Finance as part of Level 3 learning
- ESG learning exposure and a final year project to demonstrate ability in the chosen area of study
Curriculum
Credit hours table for Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (Honours) with a specialism in Forensic Accounting.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Compulsory and common modules | Business Communication | 3 | 19 |
| English for Academic Purposes | 2 | |||
| Communication Skills | 3 | |||
| Personal Development & Study Methods | 3 | |||
| Essentials of Web Applications | 3 | |||
| Mathematics | 5 | |||
| Semester 2 | Core accounting and finance modules | Introduction to Business | 3 | 18 |
| Principles of Accounts | 3 | |||
| Fundamentals of Finance | 3 | |||
| Economics for Business | 3 | |||
| Global Business Trends | 3 | |||
| Public Speaking in English | 3 | |||
| Semester 3 | Core discipline modules | Financial Accounting and Reporting I | 4 | 17 |
| Management Accounting I | 3 | |||
| Taxation I | 3 | |||
| Organisational Behaviour | 3 | |||
| Business Finance | 4 | |||
| Semester 4 | Core discipline modules and electives | Corporate Governance and Business Ethics | 3 | 16 |
| Corporate and Business Law | 3 | |||
| Management Accounting II | 3 | |||
| Auditing and Assurance I | 3 | |||
| Advanced Accounting I | 4 | |||
| Semester 5 | Core discipline modules and electives | Advanced Financial Accounting and Reporting | 3 | 15 |
| Taxation II | 3 | |||
| Auditing and Assurance II | 3 | |||
| Corporate Finance | 3 | |||
| Specialisation elective (choose 1) | 3 | |||
| Semester 6 | Core discipline modules and electives | English for Academic Writing | 2 | 16 |
| Strategic Management | 3 | |||
| Accounting Information Systems I | 3 | |||
| Global Banking & Finance | 3 | |||
| Financial Management | 3 | |||
| Emerging Accounting Technologies and Analytics | 2 | |||
| Semester 7 | Specialised and project modules | Business Communication | 3 | 16 |
| Corporate Governance and Business Ethics | 3 | |||
| Organizational Behaviour | 3 | |||
| Integrated Case Study | 4 | |||
| Forensic Accounting | 3 | |||
| Semester 8 | Industrial training | Industrial Training | 8 | 8 |
| Total | All programme modules including industrial training | 126 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You build job-ready expertise for finance and accounting roles that require investigation and evidence-based problem solving through the Forensic Accounting specialism.
- You develop practical skills for audit and assurance pathways with modules such as Auditing and Assurance and Advanced Auditing.
- You gain credibility for professional finance careers via industry-aligned learning, including hands-on experience with SAP ERP System in Accounting.
- You strengthen your profile for roles in risk, governance, and controls through Corporate Governance and Risk Management and Performance Management.
- You graduate with internship experience (minimum 16 weeks) that helps you transition smoothly into the working environment and stand out to employers.
Employability rate
Internationally trained accounting and finance graduates typically achieve an employability rate of about 82% and an unemployment rate of about 18% in Malaysia, reflecting strong demand for entry-level finance, accounting, audit, and risk roles but with normal early-career competition.
Together, these figures indicate a generally stable outlook where completing relevant accounting and forensic-focused learning supports better job readiness for Malaysia’s professional services sector.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher secondary / A-Level | International applicants: APU accepts qualifications that are equivalent to its direct entry requirements for Bachelor (Honours) degree programmes, including STPM, A-Level, UEC, Matriculation/Foundation, and Diploma routes. For entry to Level 1 via these qualifications, the brochure states minimum grade/pass requirements and also requires a Credit in Mathematics at SPM/IGCSE level or its equivalent for the Accounting and Finance degrees. |
| Bachelor's degree | International applicants: if you are applying with a bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification, the APU brochure states that candidates must have a qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the direct entry criteria for Level 1 of the Bachelor (Honours) degree programmes. |
Language requirements
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 104600 / total program | Official international total tuition for the programme (fees stated exclude deposits and other miscellaneous fees). For international students, fees indicated exclude the 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by the Malaysian Government; please refer to Fee Guide for details. |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone |
|---|
| Application portal opens |
| Application deadline (final submit) |
| Application deadline (EU students) |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) |
| Recommended apply-by |
| Semester begins |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone |
|---|
| VPD request - recommended |
| VPD result expected |
| APS - recommended |
| Start eligibility check |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone |
|---|
| Application submission deadline |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) |
| Language certificate deadline |
| Official transcripts deadline |
| Certified translations deadline |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline |
| Missing documents (if requested) |
📝 How to Apply
Review entry requirements for international applicants
Check that your highest qualification (school-leaving or a diploma/foundation pathway, where relevant) meets APU’s direct entry requirements for Level 1 of the Accounting and Finance (Honours) degree. Confirm you meet the Mathematics credit requirement at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE level or an accepted equivalent, as stated in the programme admission requirements brochure. If any academic details are unclear from your documents, prepare time to request clarification before you apply.
Prepare your application documents
Make sure your passport and academic documents are ready in the format required by APU for international admissions. Keep your transcripts/mark sheets and any supporting qualification documents together so you can upload them during the application process. If you will rely on an accepted equivalent qualification, ensure you can provide proof of that equivalency.
Submit the application during the intake window
Apply within the official intake period shown by APU for this programme. Submit your application before the posted closing date to avoid missing the intake cycle. After submission, be ready to respond quickly if admissions requests additional clarification or documents for your foreign qualifications.