Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Accounting and Finance
Sunway College Johor Bahru · Sunway City, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Sunway’s globally recognised Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Accounting and Finance blends technical expertise, sustainability, and digital-era skills with strong soft skill development. With two internships and industry exposure, graduates are career-ready and highly sought after worldwide.
On successful completion of the programme, graduates will also be awarded a degree from Lancaster University in addition to the Sunway University degree.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Build a foundation in Business Law, Cost Accounting, and Principles of Business Finance
- Learn core accounting and analytics through Principles of Financial Accounting and Principles of Business Analytics
- Cover economics and management fundamentals with Principles of Economics, Principles of Management, and Principles of Marketing
- Develop financial and business decision-making skills using AI Foundation and Application
- Study accounting and information systems through Accounting & Financial Information Systems & Analytics
- Strengthen legal and finance knowledge via Company Law, Financial Accounting, and Financial Management
- Apply finance concepts to real institutions with Financial Institutions and Markets
- Develop audit and taxation expertise using Principles of Auditing and Malaysian Taxation System
- Gain employability capabilities through Essentials of Employability and complete Internship 1
- Advance into upper-year finance and reporting modules including Corporate Finance and Corporate Reporting
- Focus on governance and ethics with Ethics and Corporate Governance
- Choose a stream including Professional Accounting, Banking & Fintech, Business Analytics, or Entrepreneurship & Innovation
- Complete Internship 2 and select stream electives such as Advanced Taxation and Advanced Audit and Assurance or Digital Economy and Financial Technology
Curriculum
Credit hours and semester-wise totals for this programme were not found in the accessible official sources during this research run.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Business Law | |||
| Cost Accounting | ||||
| AI Foundation and Application | ||||
| Principles of Business Finance | ||||
| Principles of Financial Accounting | ||||
| Principles of Business Analytics | ||||
| Principles of Economics | ||||
| Principles of Management | ||||
| Principles of Marketing | ||||
| Semester 2 | Accounting & Financial Information Systems & Analytics | |||
| Company Law | ||||
| Financial Accounting | ||||
| Financial Institutions and Markets | ||||
| Financial Management | ||||
| Essentials of Employability | ||||
| Malaysian Taxation System | ||||
| Management Accounting | ||||
| Principles of Auditing | ||||
| Internship 1 | ||||
| Semester 3 | Corporate Finance | |||
| Corporate Reporting | ||||
| Ethics and Corporate Governance | ||||
| International Financial Management | ||||
| Investment Management | ||||
| Strategic Management | ||||
| Sustainable Development and Finance | ||||
| Stream 1 elective | ||||
| Elective | ||||
| Internship 2 |
Career outcomes
- You gain career-ready accounting and finance capabilities built around core modules like Cost Accounting, Principles of Financial Accounting, and Financial Management that support roles in corporate finance and reporting.
- You graduate with practical experience from two internships and industry exposure, helping you present job-ready evidence of skills to employers hiring for finance and accounting functions.
- You can align your final-year direction with a stream such as Professional Accounting, Banking & Fintech, Business Analytics, or Entrepreneurship & Innovation to better match the job roles you want.
- You develop employability-focused skills alongside technical learning through Essentials of Employability, supporting smoother transitions into professional environments.
- Your training across auditing, taxation, and governance modules like Principles of Auditing, Malaysian Taxation System, and Ethics and Corporate Governance prepares you for roles such as internal and external auditor and financial controller.
Employability rate
Employability and unemployment rates for Accounting and Finance bachelor graduates in Malaysia are not published in the official sources available for this programme, so a verified percentage cannot be stated.
Overall, the programme is designed to build job-ready accounting and finance skills through technical coursework plus two internships and industry exposure.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher secondary / pre-university qualifications | International applicants may apply with recognised pre-university qualifications listed for this programme, including STPM (Average C+ or CGPA 2.33 with minimum 2 principals), A-Level (minimum 14 points with minimum grade D in at least 2 subjects), Australian Matriculation (ATAR 60%), Canadian Matriculation (60%), Monash University Foundation Year (60%), Sunway Foundation in Arts (CGPA 2.5), Sunway Foundation in Science Technology (CGPA 2.5), Unified Examination Certificate (maximum 28 points from 5 subjects with all Grade Bs including Mathematics), and IB Diploma (completed with 27 points in 6 subjects excluding bonus points). |
| Specific subject requirement | Applicants must have credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent, as stated under Specific Requirements for the programme. |
| Recognition of prior learning (APEL.A) | The programme entry requirements also include APEL.A via an APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-6) for Recognition of Prior Learning, subject to Sunway’s APEL.A process and acceptance criteria. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Management | Direct match | The programme structure includes modules such as Principles of Financial Accounting, Principles of Business Finance, Financial Accounting, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, and Investment Management that align with common finance and business study backgrounds. |
Language requirements
Sunway University’s Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Accounting and Finance requires English proficiency for international applicants. You can meet the requirement using the tests or equivalent qualifications listed in the university’s English Language Requirements for this programme.
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 40500 / total program | Estimated Annual Course Fee (Year 2026) for international students is listed as USD 9,942 and international students must pay fees in RM equivalent; the programme page provides the Malaysian students RM40,500 figure and indicates international is paid in RM equivalent. |
| Enrolment fee | MYR 700 / one time | Non-refundable enrolment fee payable during application. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants should prepare proof of funds for study in Malaysia as part of the student pass and enrolment process. Sunway’s international application guidance also explains initial payments needed before offer letter issuance and visa application steps.
- Enrolment fee and student pass/visa processing fee payments as stated in Sunway’s international application steps
- Any additional sponsorship or study funding letter if your studies are financed by scholarship, sponsorship, or study loan
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - 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 | January - 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 | January - 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
Eligibility check for international applicants
Before applying, review the programme entry requirements, commencement/intake details, and the fees/accommodation information for international students. Sunway’s international guidance asks applicants to email first to confirm eligibility before they apply. Plan to submit your application documents and initial payment sufficiently early so they can be processed before the intake date(s).
Submit the international student application form
Complete and submit the Sunway International Student Application Form and attach the required documents to avoid delays. Sunway’s international guidance lists required items such as your completed application form, health declaration form, passport photographs, and passport scan copies, plus certified true copies of academic qualifications. For applicants studying in non-English medium systems, include English language qualification results as required.
Pay required initial fees after eligibility confirmation
After your eligibility is confirmed, you will proceed with the required payments stated in Sunway’s international application steps. These include an enrolment fee and a student pass/visa processing fee, with amounts shown in the international application guidance. Keep payment receipts because Sunway issues offer letters after the required steps are in place.
Receive offer letter and start visa application process
Successful applicants receive offer letters via email after the eligibility and initial payment steps are completed. Follow the instructions in the letter to accept the offer and sign/return the acceptance to Sunway’s International Office. Sunway then applies for your Malaysian Student Pass once it receives the signed acceptance and all required documents and payments.