BSc Accounting and Finance
University of Southampton Malaysia · Johor, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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On this course you will learn how to prepare and interpret financial and managerial information for a variety of users, and gain a sound understanding of investment and finance. Our research-focused academics keep the course up to date with the latest financial, regulatory and accounting requirements and trends.
You will spend three years in Malaysia and graduate with a University of Southampton degree after successful completion. The degree is flexible and can be tailored to your interests and career plans through choices of modules.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Financial Accounting 1 (MANG1001, 15 credits) to build fundamentals of financial reporting
- Introduction to Management (MANG1003, 15 credits) to understand key management concepts and how organisations work
- Management Accounting 1 (MANG1002, 15 credits) to develop cost and management accounting basics
- Optional module choice in Year 1 (each listed at 15 credits) such as Management Analysis (MANG1007) or Foundations of Business Analytics (MANG1019)
- Company Law (MANG2017, 15 credits) to support your accounting and finance decision-making with legal foundations
- Principles of Audit and Taxation (MANG2066, 15 credits) to develop auditing and taxation principles
- Business Research (MANG2064, 15 credits) to strengthen research and analytical skills used in accounting and finance topics
- Financial Accounting 2 (MANG2003, 15 credits) and Financial Management (MANG2015, 15 credits) to deepen core technical knowledge
- Choose optional modules in Year 3 (each listed at 15 credits) such as Corporate Governance (MANG3015) or International Banking (MANG3020)
- Management Accounting 3 (MANG3025, 30 credits) as a core module to advance higher-level management accounting
- Financial Accounting 3 (MANG3003, 15 credits) to extend your financial reporting and analysis capability
- Dissertation (MANG3025/Dissertation listed as Dissertation, with credit value shown separately as Dissertation) as your final year project
Curriculum
BSc Accounting and Finance (3 years) credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Core modules plus optional modules | Financial Accounting 1 | 15 | 105 |
| Introduction to Management | 15 | |||
| Management Accounting 1 | 15 | |||
| MANG1001 (core) credit-bearing module option set | 15 | |||
| MANG1002 (core) credit-bearing module option set | 15 | |||
| MANG1003 (core) credit-bearing module option set | 15 | |||
| MANG1007 or ECON1001 or ECON1002 or ECON1003 or ECON1009 or MANG1019 or MANG1020 or MANG1021 or MANG1022 or MANG1022 or MANG1019 or MANG1020 or MANG1021 or MANG1022 or MANG1020 credit-bearing module option set | 15 | |||
| Year 2 | Compulsory and core modules plus optional modules | Company Law | 15 | 120 |
| Principles of Audit and Taxation | 15 | |||
| Business Research | 15 | |||
| Financial Accounting 2 | 15 | |||
| Financial Management | 15 | |||
| Management Accounting 2 | 15 | |||
| Portfolio Theory and Financial Markets | 15 | |||
| MANG2011 or MANG2041 or MANG2041 or MANG2011 optional module option set | 15 | |||
| Year 3 | Core and optional modules plus dissertation | Project Management | 15 | 195 |
| Financial Analysis, Information and Markets | 15 | |||
| Advanced Taxation | 15 | |||
| Strategic Management | 15 | |||
| Knowledge Management | 15 | |||
| International Banking | 15 | |||
| Futures and Options | 15 | |||
| Corporate Governance | 15 | |||
| Auditing (core) | 15 | |||
| Financial Accounting 3 (core) | 15 | |||
| Management Accounting 3 (core) | 30 | |||
| Total | Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Audit and Taxation, Company Law, Business Research, Financial Management, Management/Business/optional modules, and Dissertation | 130 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You can graduate for professional roles in the finance and accounting sector, with options including auditor, tax specialist, management accountant, and consultant.
- This degree builds analytical and problem-solving skills you can use across a wide range of financial careers.
- You study topics that support roles in financial organisations, with the course highlighting employments secured by Southampton Business School graduates at organisations including Deloitte, EY, PwC, and PwC.
- The programme is designed to develop accounting and finance theory and practice, helping you become job-ready for entry to industry and professional pathways.
- Because the curriculum is flexible with optional modules across business and management areas, you can tailor your studies towards the finance pathway you want to pursue.
Employability rate
Employability rate and unemployment rate figures are not published on the University of Southampton Malaysia BSc Accounting and Finance programme page, so exact statistics for Malaysia graduates are not available from the official source.
Together, this means you should use the programme’s published career opportunities and graduate employability routes as your main indicator of career stability while you plan applications and qualifications.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualifications for undergraduate entry | International applicants are typically considered with A-levels (AAB, excluding General Studies) or an equivalent international qualification accepted for undergraduate entry. For mathematics, the course requires mathematics to be included within the overall entry profile as specified by the programme's entry requirements. |
| Alternative entry routes (foundation year) | If you are not qualified for direct entry, a foundation year route may be considered on a case-by-case basis for international applicants. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and finance | Direct match | If your prior studies included accounting and finance-related topics and you meet the programme's entry profile for mathematics and overall academic requirements, you are likely to be considered for progression into the degree modules. |
Language requirements
International applicants must demonstrate they can study in English at the level required by the University of Southampton Malaysia. English language requirements may be met through an accepted test (for example IELTS) or an accepted alternative qualification.
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 44660 / per year | BSc Business course (Accounting and Finance) international tuition fee for Fees 2024/2025 is RM44,660 per annum. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants must show they can fund their studies in Malaysia before their student pass is issued. The specific financial requirements can depend on your immigration and visa processing steps for your Malaysia study application.
- Student pass and immigration requirements may require evidence of funds and supporting documents during the application process
- Plan for student pass related processing and medical/insurance costs as part of your overall funding for studying in Malaysia
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | April - Summer 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 | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | April - Summer 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
Review eligibility and entry requirements
Check that your school-leaving qualification (or an accepted equivalent) meets the programme's entry requirements for international undergraduate entry. Confirm you also meet the programme English language requirement for studying in English at Southampton Malaysia. If your mathematics background is part of your entry profile, review how it is assessed within the published entry requirements.
Prepare your application documents
Gather your passport and the documents needed to support academic eligibility, including certified copies where the university requests them. Prepare your English language proof using an accepted test option listed by the programme. Ensure your academic certificates and transcripts are readable and complete before uploading or submitting as required by the university application process.
Apply through the university application process
Submit your undergraduate application during the published application window for the intake you want to start. Provide accurate academic and personal details and upload the required documents in the requested format. After you receive an offer, follow the offer instructions promptly so your next steps can move forward.
Complete student pass steps after accepting an offer
After you accept an offer, the university processes the student pass on your behalf through the official EMGS student pass workflow. You will be asked to provide specific information and documents as part of student pass processing. Plan your funding and document readiness early because approvals can take time.