Bachelor of Accounting (Finance) (Honours)
Taylor's University · Subang Jaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: #272
Quick Overview
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The Bachelor of Accounting (Finance) (Honours) at Taylor's University is a business undergraduate programme designed to develop accounting and finance knowledge and skills across core accounting areas and advanced topics, supporting graduates to pursue accounting-related career paths.
The programme includes structured learning components and internship learning for applied experience, and it also highlights accreditation and recognition by relevant professional bodies.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Build core knowledge in accounting fundamentals, financial reporting, and introductory finance concepts.
- Develop quantitative and analytical foundations needed for later taxation, auditing, and corporate finance modules.
- Apply bookkeeping and financial statement thinking through structured assessments and practice.
- Strengthen subject depth in taxation and compliance concepts relevant to business decision-making.
- Progress into assurance and auditing-oriented learning aligned with professional accounting expectations.
- Develop corporate finance perspectives to support valuation and investment thinking.
- Integrate accounting and finance knowledge through capstone-style preparation for professional practice.
- Complete internship components to connect classroom learning with workplace accounting and finance tasks.
- Prepare for roles in taxation, assurance, financial accounting, corporate finance, and financial management.
Curriculum
Credit hours programme structure extracted from Taylor’s University module guides/fees schedule credit hour totals and the listed programme module titles. Where semester-wise module credits are not publicly available in a single official credit-hours table for this exact programme, semester totals are filled using the published credit-hour totals for each semester block.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Modules in Year 1 (Common Core) plus University Core modules within Year 1 | Introduction to Accounting | 4 | 32 |
| Introduction to Finance | 4 | |||
| Introduction to Management | 4 | |||
| Introduction to Management Accounting | 4 | |||
| Microeconomics | 4 | |||
| Macroeconomics | 4 | |||
| Quantitative Methods for Business | 4 | |||
| Financial Reporting | 4 | |||
| Semester 2 | Modules in Year 1 (Common Core) and continued University Core within Year 1 | Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban/ Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 | 4 | 32 |
| Falsafah dan Isu Semasa | 4 | |||
| Emotional Intelligence in Action | 4 | |||
| Kursus Integriti Dan Antirasuah | 4 | |||
| Social Innovation Project | 4 | |||
| Other Year 1 modules to reach official semester credit load for this block | 12 | |||
| Semester 3 | Modules in Year 2 (Common Core) | Corporate Finance | 4 | 32 |
| Management Accounting for Decision Making | 4 | |||
| Malaysian Taxation | 4 | |||
| Ethics & Corporate Governance | 4 | |||
| Accounting Information System | 4 | |||
| Business Law | 4 | |||
| Advanced Corporate Finance | 4 | |||
| Investment Management | 4 | |||
| Semester 4 | Modules in Year 2 (Common Core) and Internship I | Advanced Taxation | 4 | 32 |
| Contemporary Public Accounting and International Finance | 4 | |||
| Internship I | 4 | |||
| Other Year 2 modules to reach official semester credit load for this block | 20 | |||
| Semester 5 | Modules in Year 3 (Common Core) | Advanced Management Accounting | 4 | 32 |
| Corporate Reporting | 4 | |||
| Audit & Assurance | 4 | |||
| Strategic Management | 4 | |||
| Integrated Accounting System & Business Communication | 4 | |||
| Future & Options | 4 | |||
| Accountant in the Global Age | 4 | |||
| Financial Markets | 4 | |||
| Semester 6 | Modules in Year 3 (Common Core) and Internship II / final block | Personal Financial Planning | 4 | 32 |
| Advanced Audit & Assurance | 4 | |||
| Internship II | 4 | |||
| Other Year 3 modules to reach official semester credit load for this block | 20 | |||
| Total | All programme components across Year 1–3 including Common Core modules, University Core (MPU) modules, and internships | 128 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You graduate with a programme purpose-built for careers in taxation, assurance, financial accounting, corporate finance, and financial management.
- You build practical, workplace-relevant skills through an internship phase that helps you transition into entry-level finance and accounting roles with less adjustment time.
- You gain structured preparation for roles in accountancy firms, publicly listed companies, multinational corporations, and government agencies.
- You develop applied investment management capability through integration of Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) within the Investment Management module.
- You leave with both technical accounting/finance understanding and decision-focused finance thinking that supports progression toward analyst and professional tracks over time.
Employability rate
Bachelor-level accounting and finance graduates in Malaysia typically see an employability rate of around 82% and an unemployment rate of about 18%, reflecting ongoing hiring demand for accounting, reporting, assurance support, and finance roles.
Together, these figures suggest a steady outlook for graduates who have strong internship experience and relevant English and professional-ready skills.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving / pre-university entry | International applicants with an SPM / O-Level with pre-university or foundation qualification: pass the SPM / O-Level or equivalent with 5 credits (including credits in Mathematics) for entry with pre-university / foundation qualification (except UEC). |
| Diploma / advanced diploma entry | International applicants with an SPM / O-Level with Diploma and Advanced Diploma: pass the SPM / O-Level or equivalent with 3 credits (including credit in Mathematics) for entry with Diploma and Advanced Diploma qualification. |
| Other equivalent qualifications (international) | International applicants may be considered under the programme’s other equivalent qualifications pathway (including Taylor’s Foundation, Taylor’s Diploma, and other accredited business foundations, diplomas, and pre-university qualifications), including cases where CGPA/GPA minima and mathematics enhancement requirements are applicable as stated by the programme. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Management | Direct match | The programme’s common core covers accounting and finance foundations, including Introduction to Accounting, Introduction to Finance, Financial Reporting, and related accounting/finance modules. |
Language requirements
For international applicants, Taylor’s University sets English-language requirements for this Bachelor of Accounting (Finance) (Honours). If your prior pre-university/diploma education was conducted in English, you may be considered for an exemption as stated in the programme entry requirements.
IELTS Academic
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
Other accepted proofs
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 121838 / total program | Official tuition fee for international students shown as MYR 121,838 (Local) on the programme page; fees may be reviewed annually. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants applying for a Malaysian student pass should be able to show financial capability for tuition and living costs. EMGS and Malaysian immigration guidance also expects proof of financial support and supporting documents during the student pass process.
- Proof of financial capability for the student pass application (as required during the EMGS process).
- Latest 3-month bank statements (where required as part of student pass documentation).
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | February - 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 | February - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | Submit your application at least nine weeks before your intended intake, as recommended by Taylor’s University for international applicants. |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | February - 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 and documents
Review the programme’s international entry requirements and confirm your foreign qualification matches the stated pathways (including Mathematics credit expectations where applicable). Prepare certified academic transcripts and completion certificates from O-Level (or equivalent) onwards to your highest qualification. If your documents are not in English, prepare both the original language version and an official English translation.
Apply online via TOPAS
Submit your application online through Taylor’s application portal (TOPAS) during the application window for your intended intake. Upload the required documents and complete the application details carefully to avoid delays in processing. After submission, complete the required payment using the university’s online payment option described on the admissions page.
Receive your Letter of Acceptance (LOA)
After you submit all required documents via TOPAS and complete the payment, the university processes your application and issues a Letter of Acceptance (LOA). The LOA package is used for the next student pass steps, including the visa approval process. Check your registered email for the LOA package and follow up with the university if you do not receive it within a reasonable time.
Student pass process (eVAL through EMGS)
For international study in Malaysia, you need an electronic Visa Approval Letter (eVAL) and a Student Pass. Taylor’s University applies for your eVAL through Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) once your application is accepted and documents are submitted. Plan for processing time, and ensure your passport remains valid for the period requested in the admissions guidance.