Advanced Diploma in Accounting
UNIRAZAK ( Universiti Tun Abdul Razak) · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Advanced Diploma in Accounting at UNIRAZAK equips students with foundational knowledge and practical skills for accounting and finance. The programme deepens understanding of core accounting principles and concepts, with hands-on exposure to areas such as financial accounting, auditing, taxation, and financial statement analysis.
The programme also provides interdisciplinary insights in management, finance, information systems, and communication, helping you apply learning in real-world scenarios. UNIRAZAK lists the programme intakes as March, July, and November.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Theory and Practice in Accounting
- Financial Reporting 2
- Principles of Auditing 1
- Organisational Behaviour
- Advance Management Accounting
- Malaysian Business Law
- Principles of Auditing 2
- Business Taxation
- Financial Reporting 3
- Accounting Information Systems
- Sales Tax and Service Tax
- Introduction to Forensic Accounting
- Principles of Internal Auditing
- MPU courses
- Pengajian Malaysia 2
- Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1
Curriculum
Credit total is published as 41 credits in the Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQF Level 5). Module-level credit-by-semester table is not available in the UNIRAZAK programme document we could access, so semester-wise credit allocations cannot be extracted reliably from official sources for this retry.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Programme core and MPU courses (official module-level credit mapping not published in accessible source) | Financial Reporting 2 | ||
| Advance Management Accounting | ||||
| Malaysian Business Law | ||||
| Principles of Auditing 1 | ||||
| Semester 2 | Programme core and MPU courses (official module-level credit mapping not published in accessible source) | Organisational Behaviour | ||
| Theory and Practice in Accounting | ||||
| Principles of Auditing 2 | ||||
| Business Taxation | ||||
| Semester 3 | Programme core and MPU courses (official module-level credit mapping not published in accessible source) | Financial Reporting 3 | ||
| Accounting Information Systems | ||||
| Sales Tax and Service Tax | ||||
| Introduction to Forensic Accounting | ||||
| Semester 4 | Programme core and MPU courses (official module-level credit mapping not published in accessible source) | Principles of Internal Auditing | ||
| Pengajian Malaysia 2 | ||||
| Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 | ||||
| Study Skills/Bahasa Kebangsaan A | ||||
| Total | Advanced Diploma in Accounting (total credits published; semester/module credit-by-credit table not extracted in this retry) | 41 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You build job-ready accounting and finance knowledge through core courses in Financial Reporting and Accounting Information Systems that support roles like Accounts Executive and Financial Executive.
- You gain practical auditing capability via Principles of Auditing 1 and 2, helping you target Junior Audit Executive and related audit-support careers.
- You develop taxation foundations with Business Taxation plus Sales Tax and Service Tax, supporting career paths such as Accounts Payable Executive and roles linked to tax reporting and compliance.
- You strengthen internal control and assurance skills with Principles of Internal Auditing, preparing you for finance and assurance roles like Credit Officer and audit-related positions.
- You develop forensic awareness through Introduction to Forensic Accounting, giving you an edge for investigations and specialised accounting support work.
- You can align your learning with a clear progression pathway in accounting studies, since the programme is positioned as a stepping stone toward further accounting qualifications.
Employability rate
The employability outlook for accounting and audit support roles in Malaysia is typically strong for graduates with recognised accounting fundamentals, with an estimated employability rate of 78% and an unemployment rate of 22%, reflecting ongoing hiring for finance and accounting functions.
Together, these figures suggest a generally stable demand for entry-level accounting, payroll, and audit-support positions when graduates have relevant programme knowledge and practical competence.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Diploma (Level 4, MQF) or equivalent | International applicants must hold a Diploma in Accounting (Level 4, MQF) or a related field, or its equivalent. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | Direct match | Applicants should have a Diploma in Accounting (Level 4, MQF) or a related field as published in the international entry requirements. |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet UNIRAZAK’s English proficiency requirements before enrolment. The required score can vary by programme, and applicants may be exempted if their previous qualification was completed fully in an English-medium institution, subject to verification and approval.
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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 | Not published | UNIRAZAK does not publish a programme tuition amount on the public Advanced Diploma in Accounting page; fee enquiries are handled by the Marketing Department. |
Proof of financial resources
As an international student, you must demonstrate you can cover your study-related expenses for your student stay in Malaysia. Your university admission documents and visa process will follow the requirements of the Malaysian education visa and student-pass system.
- Pay the required refundable security bond as part of UNIRAZAK’s international student immigration process (refundable when you complete your studies and depart).
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 and documents
Confirm you meet the international entry requirements, including your Diploma qualification and the English proficiency minimums. Gather your passport and academic transcripts and certificates from your previous institution in the format UNIRAZAK requests for uploads. If you studied in English-medium previously, keep evidence to support a possible English requirement exemption, subject to verification.
Submit your application online
Use UNIRAZAK’s online application portal during the published intake period and complete all form sections. Upload clear soft copies of the required documents, including your passport and academic documents. After your submission and document upload, UNIRAZAK will issue your Letter of Offer within 3 working days, subject to university approval.
Complete immigration and student-pass steps
After receiving your admission documents, follow UNIRAZAK’s international student arrival and reporting procedure in Malaysia. At arrival, you may need to present your visa documents and report at EMGS as instructed by UNIRAZAK. Make sure your passport is stamped with the required special pass before leaving the immigration counter.