Bachelor of Accountancy
Lincoln University College · Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Bachelor of Accountancy at Lincoln University College is designed to develop students’ academic and technical skills in broad accounting areas, including financial reporting, auditing, taxation, management accounting, and corporate finance.
The programme runs full-time for 3 years 2 months, offers intakes in March, July, and November, and includes Industrial Training as a mandatory practical requirement before graduation.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Builds a strong foundation in accounting principles and practices, including key areas such as financial accounting, management accounting, taxation, and auditing.
- Develops skills in accounting information systems, with exposure to areas that support finance management and reporting.
- Introduces the learning outcomes required to progress into later practical and work-based components of the degree.
- Strengthens advanced subject knowledge across accounting and finance topics, supporting roles in the private and public sectors.
- Develops applied skills aligned with modern business operations, including budgeting, tracking costs, and analyzing programs.
- Prepares students to complete the required Industrial Training as a major practical capstone component.
- Requires completion of Industrial Training, with an approved industrial placement and defined training objectives and scope of work.
- Students complete supervised practical work, maintain a logbook, and submit an Industrial Training report and presentation.
- Successful Industrial Training completion supports graduation and the application of theoretical knowledge in a real industry environment.
Curriculum
Credit hours breakdown for Bachelor of Accountancy leading to a total of 126 credit hours, including Industrial Training (12 credits), as published in the programme credit list.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Compulsory modules | Business English I | 3 | 18 |
| Financial Accounting | 3 | |||
| Principles of Management | 3 | |||
| Fundamental of Computer Principles and Programming | 3 | |||
| Islamic Civilization and Asian Civilization (TITAS) | 3 | |||
| Malay Communication | 3 | |||
| Semester 2 | Compulsory modules | Business English II | 3 | 18 |
| Intermediate Financial Accounting I | 3 | |||
| Microeconomics | 3 | |||
| Business Mathematics | 3 | |||
| Ethnic Relations | 3 | |||
| Malaysian Studies | 3 | |||
| Semester 3 | Compulsory modules | Audit and Assurance | 3 | 17 |
| Intermediate Financial Accounting II | 3 | |||
| Principles of Marketing | 3 | |||
| Leadership Skills and Human Relations | 2 | |||
| Financial Management Principles | 3 | |||
| Cost Accounting | 3 | |||
| Semester 4 | Compulsory modules | Advanced Financial Reporting I | 3 | 18 |
| Quantitative Methods | 3 | |||
| Taxation | 3 | |||
| Corporate and Business Law | 3 | |||
| Governance, Risk and Ethics | 3 | |||
| Advanced Financial Reporting II | 3 | |||
| Semester 5 | Compulsory modules | Management Accounting | 3 | 16 |
| Government and Public Policy Malaysia | 2 | |||
| Company Law | 3 | |||
| Business Research Methods | 3 | |||
| Performance Management | 3 | |||
| Accounting Information Systems I | 3 | |||
| Semester 6 | Compulsory modules | Corporate Finance | 3 | 17 |
| Community service | 2 | |||
| Macroeconomics | 3 | |||
| Accounting Information Systems II | 3 | |||
| Business Technology | 3 | |||
| Advanced Financial Management | 3 | |||
| Semester 7 | Compulsory modules | Entrepreneurship | 3 | 15 |
| E-Commerce | 3 | |||
| Money and Banking | 3 | |||
| Financial Markets | 3 | |||
| Advanced Taxation | 3 | |||
| Semester 8 | Compulsory modules including Industrial Training | Advanced Audit and Assurance | 3 | 15 |
| Industrial Training | 12 | |||
| Total | All compulsory modules plus Industrial Training in the programme credit list. | 126 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You develop job-ready accounting capability across core areas like financial accounting, management accounting, taxation, and auditing, which supports entry into accounting and audit roles.
- You build practical, industry-focused skills through the required Industrial Training capstone, helping you demonstrate real workplace readiness to employers.
- You gain knowledge in accounting information systems and finance management topics, which prepares you for roles where employers expect accounting plus systems and analytics capability.
- You strengthen business and finance decision-making skills such as budgeting and cost analysis, supporting career paths in business finance, reporting, and consulting.
- You can pursue professional accounting certifications (such as ACCA pathways mentioned by the university), which can enhance your advancement in both private and public sectors.
- You prepare for progression into higher-responsibility roles like finance management, auditing leadership, and consultancy as your skills and experience grow.
Employability rate
In Malaysia, accounting and finance graduates typically see an employability rate of around 82% and an unemployment rate of about 18%, reflecting ongoing hiring needs across SMEs and larger organisations.
Overall, this means a generally steady job outlook for graduates who complete their training and meet employer expectations for practical accounting and reporting skills.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| International applicants (English requirement) | International students must obtain a score of 5.5 for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent. |
| International qualifications for admission | International applicants must meet the programme entry requirements listed on the Bachelor of Accountancy page. Accepted pathways include a recognised diploma in an accounting or related field with a minimum CGPA requirement, or equivalent school-leaving/foundation qualifications with minimum CGPA, plus required credits in Mathematics and a pass in English. |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet the English language requirement for the Bachelor of Accountancy before admission. The programme page states that international students need an IELTS score or equivalent.
IELTS 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 38250 / total program | Total course fees: 38,250.00 MYR (used in Lincoln University College bursar notice related to PTPTN loan difference). |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | November - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | November - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | November - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your eligibility documents
Review the Bachelor of Accountancy international entry requirements and confirm you meet the academic and English requirements stated for international students. Collect your passport, academic transcripts, and English test proof (IELTS or equivalent) before you start the application. Make sure your documents are ready in the format required for upload on the university application page.
Submit the application online
Complete the university’s online application form during the published intake period. Enter your academic history accurately and upload the required documents (including your English proficiency proof). After submission, follow any instructions provided by the admissions team for the next stage of processing.
Respond to any document or processing requests
If admissions requests additional documents or clarification, submit them within the timeframe communicated by the university. Keep checking your email and the university’s communication channels for updates. Ensure any required updates to your application details are completed promptly to avoid delays in processing.