BSc Accounting & Finance
Crescendo International College · Johor Bahru, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The BSc (Hons) Accounting & Finance at Crescendo International College is an internationally recognised undergraduate degree pathway delivered in Malaysia through the University of London, with academic direction by London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) as stated on the programme page. The programme content covers core areas such as economics, accounting, auditing and assurance, financial reporting, and management-related themes across the first and second years, with an option to travel to London for learning and study experiences described by the college.
Crescendo also highlights progression-focused career preparation, listing career opportunities such as Auditor, Financial Accountant, Financial Analyst, Tax Consultant, and Internal Auditor. The programme page also publishes international-admissions style documentation requirements (including certified English test evidence such as IELTS/TOEFL where applicable) and lists available intakes as April and September.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Introduction to Economics
- Principles of Accounting
- Accounting: Markets and Organisations
- Introduction to Finance
- Maths 1 & Stats 1
- Microeconomics
- Management Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Management
- Marketing Management
- Business & Management in a Global Context
- Auditing & Assurance
- Management Accounting (continued learning)
- Marketing Management (continued learning)
- Financial Reporting (continued learning)
- Preparation for professional career paths (auditing, financial accounting, tax and advisory)
Career outcomes
- You gain job-ready skills for roles such as Auditor, Financial Accountant, and Internal Auditor as listed by the programme’s career opportunities.
- You build a practical understanding of finance and financial reporting that supports career paths in Financial Analyst, Financial Planner / Advisor, and Investment roles.
- You develop the foundations for specialist work like Tax Consultant and Company Secretary pathways, where accounting knowledge is central to day-to-day decision making.
- You prepare for audit and advisory work with Assurance-focused learning, supporting progression into senior internal audit and compliance responsibilities.
- You strengthen business-focused competencies through the management and global context modules, helping you adapt to finance and accounting roles across different industries.
Employability rate
Graduates of Accounting and Finance programmes typically see an employability rate of around 82% and an unemployment rate of about 18% in Malaysia, reflecting strong demand for accounting and reporting skills in corporate finance and assurance roles.
Together, these figures indicate a generally stable outlook where credential-based hiring is supported by continuous need for auditors, accountants, and finance professionals.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| International qualifications | International applicants should provide their certified educational certificates, transcripts, and examination results (with English translation). Crescendo also requires that a college-appointed International Student Unit processes the application after required documentation and payment are submitted. |
Language requirements
International students applying to Crescendo International College are required to submit certified English test results (or an accepted equivalent) as part of the admissions documentation. The college states it accepts the minimum scores below for English tests.
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
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 13000 / per year | Crescendo International College tuition fee: RM13,000 per year (Year 1, Year 2, Year 3 shown on the published fee sheet for the listed intake year). |
| Registration fee | MYR 700 / one time | Registration fee payable to Crescendo International College shown on the published fee sheet for the listed intake year. |
| Application fee | MYR 700 / one time | Application fee payable to Crescendo International College shown on the published fee sheet for the listed intake year. |
Proof of financial resources
International students applying to study in Malaysia should be able to demonstrate sufficient funds to cover tuition and living costs. Crescendo’s international admissions guidance includes tuition and visa-related payment items, and Malaysian visa processing typically requires proof of financial capacity.
- Personal bond of RM 2,000 bank draft (refundable upon completion of studies) and RM 2,500 bank draft (non-refundable) as part of application and visa processing fees described by the college
- Proof of financial capacity for Malaysia study visa processing (exact amount is not specified on Crescendo’s international admissions page)
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | April - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | April - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | April - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Contact the international admissions team and review entry requirements
International applicants are advised to contact course counselors before sending documents so the admissions department can process the correct requirements for the intended intake. Check the programme’s current availability, entry requirements, and the documents needed for international processing. Crescendo also notes that an application is processed only after submission of all required documentation and payment.
Prepare your documents and submit the international application
Complete the International Student Application Form and submit it along with the required supporting documents. Crescendo’s international admissions guidance states that credentials must be completed, signed, and mailed prior to issuance of the documents needed for an entry visa to Malaysia. Ensure your educational documents and examination results are prepared as certified copies with English translation.
Pay the required international application and visa processing items
Crescendo states that the International Student Application Form must be accompanied by a fee of RM1000 (non-refundable). The college also describes additional bond payments and states these cover application and visa processing fees inclusive of processing, medical insurance, medical screening, and immigration fees. Submit the payments as instructed so your application can be processed by the admissions department.
Send originals/certified documents and wait for the admissions response
Crescendo notes that international students should make applications at least 3 months before the proposed entry date. After the college receives your required documentation and payment, the International Student Unit contacts you by email for the next stage. If any additional supporting information is needed (for example, depending on student circumstances), the college’s guidance indicates it may be requested.