Diploma in Accounting
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU) offers the Diploma in Accounting to build your foundation in accounting knowledge and practical skills for careers in accounting, business, and finance, with a focus on FinTech and progression pathways.
The programme covers key accounting subjects and develops skills in communication and teamwork, while also preparing you for further study at degree level in relevant areas where you can continue strengthening your professional and technical expertise.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Digital Thinking and Innovation and Academic Research Skills to build core academic and digital foundations.
- Managing Business and Practical IT Skills to support business understanding and practical tool use.
- Professional Communication and Business Law to strengthen communication and business law foundations.
- Financial Accounting 1 and Quantitative Methods to introduce accounting fundamentals and quantitative reasoning.
- Statistical Methods and Marketing to expand decision-making capability across business areas.
- Business Economics and Business knowledge support for accounting practice and problem-solving.
- Financial Accounting 2 and Cost Accounting to develop more advanced financial and cost concepts.
- Accounting Information System plus Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship to connect accounting with information systems and practical entrepreneurship.
- Financial Accounting 3 and Financial Systems and Fintech to progress into advanced accounting and fintech concepts.
- Basic Taxation and Principles of Auditing and Technology to build taxation basics and auditing fundamentals with technology focus.
- Financial Accounting 4 and Introduction to ERP Systems in Accounting for ERP-based digital accounting readiness.
- Principles of Banking and Finance to strengthen banking and finance knowledge used in professional accounting practice.
Curriculum
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Career outcomes
- You build job-ready accounting fundamentals across financial accounting, cost accounting, taxation basics, and auditing concepts, preparing you for entry roles in accounting-support functions.
- You develop practical skills that support roles in business and finance teams through Digital Thinking, Practical IT Skills, Quantitative Methods, and Accounting Information System learning.
- You gain fintech and technology exposure (including Financial Systems and Fintech and ERP Systems in Accounting), helping you fit into modern accounting workflows used by many employers.
- You strengthen communication and business foundations with Professional Communication and Business Law, supporting your readiness for professional documentation and workplace collaboration.
- You can use the program as a progression pathway into related degree-level studies in accounting and finance when you meet programme progression requirements.
Employability rate
For accounting and finance diploma graduates in Malaysia, employability is typically around 78% while unemployment is about 22%, reflecting steady but competitive hiring for junior accounting-support roles.
Overall, the outlook is stable when you complete the accounting foundations and technology exposure that employers increasingly look for in accounts and finance teams.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School leaving / equivalent qualification (international applicants) | International applicants must meet the published entry requirements based on an accepted equivalent of SPM/O-Level/IGCSE/UEC or a relevant certificate programme. For Diploma in Accounting, the published requirement includes Mathematics and English (where applicable), and subject-credit minimums are specified for each qualification route by APU. If an applicant has only a pass in Mathematics without the required credit level, APU requires a Pre-Requisite Mathematics module before enrolment. |
| English requirement at prior qualification level (where applicable) | APU’s published Diploma in Accounting entry requirements state that Pass in English is required at SPM/IGCSE/O-Level (or equivalent) for relevant routes. If your previous qualification includes English at the required level, include the supporting documents in your application; otherwise follow the university’s English requirement process for international students. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Management |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet the programme English requirements shown below (IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, or MUET). If you have studied previously in English, you may request an English medium consideration, but you should still follow the university’s published English requirement process for international students.
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
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 54200 / total program | Total for international students is RM 54,200 for this programme; fees stated here exclude deposits and other miscellaneous fees. For international students, fees indicated exclude the 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST). |
Proof of financial resources
International students are expected to demonstrate they can pay tuition and living costs in line with visa and student pass processing requirements. Follow the official Malaysia student pass and APU guidance for the approved proof of funds approach.
- Proof of sufficient funds for student pass processing (as required for international students) using the approach published by APU and Malaysia student pass guidance
- Any additional cost components mentioned by APU for international students, including applicable taxes and non-included fees
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | April - Summer intake | September - Winter intake | November - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | September 24, 2026 | November 20, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | April - Summer intake | September - Winter intake | November - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | April - Summer intake | September - Winter intake | November - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Apply for the correct intake
Choose the intake date listed in APU’s Intake Calendar for Diploma Programmes and note the published programme commencement date. International applicants should plan to apply early because student pass and other arrangements require processing time. Prepare your entry qualification documents and English test results according to the Diploma in Accounting requirements.
Submit your online application
Complete the application through APU’s official admissions application system during the application window. Upload the required academic documents and any English requirement proof as specified by APU for international students. Review all entered information carefully before submission and keep confirmation details for your records.
Meet visa (student pass) and document processing steps
After submitting your application, respond promptly to any requests from admissions so your student pass processing can proceed without delays. Ensure your passport details and supporting documents are accurate and readable. If additional documents or clarifications are requested later, submit them by the given deadline to avoid processing delays.
Prepare for commencement
Once accepted, prepare for enrolment and make travel and accommodation plans in time for the programme commencement date. Keep your original academic certificates and English test records available for verification. If you are required to complete any prerequisite modules (for example, Pre-Requisite Mathematics when applicable), plan accordingly before enrolment.