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Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc)
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UM’s Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc) programme is recognized both nationally and internationally. The programme is recognised under Schedule 1 Accountants Act 1967. Graduates of this programme are eligible to register as members of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), subject to three years practical accounting experience, as stipulated in Part IV of the Accountants Act 1967. In addition, the programme is also recognised by other international professional accounting bodies. BAcc graduates from UM may get maximum exemptions from the following bodies:
 | MICPA The Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
 | ACCA The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK) |
 | CIMA The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants |
 | CPA (Australia) Certified Practising Accountants Australia |
 | ICAEW Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales |
 | CFA Chartered Financial Analyst Institute |
 | CIPFA Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy |
A Malaysian candidate who wishes to pursue a programme of study at the University of Malaya must fulfill the University's entry requirements as follows:
- Passed the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with a credit (Grade C) in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia subject or a credit (Grade C) in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia July paper and pass in History (SPM 2013 and above); and
- Achieve a minimum Band in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) as required in special requirements of the programme; and
- Fulfilled any of the programme Special Entry Requirements as below:
Special Entry Requirements
A Malaysian candidate who wishes to pursue a programme of study at the University of Malaya must fulfill the University's entry requirements as follows:
PROGRAMME | STPM | MATRICULATION/ FOUNDATION | DIPLOMA/ EQUIVALENT | OTHER QUALIFICATIONS |
STREAM | Science & Arts | Science & Accounting | Science & Arts | A-Level, IB & AUSMAT |
UM6344001 | Pass STPM with a minimum CGPA of 3.30; and
and and | Pass Matriculation/ Foundation with a minimum CGPA of 3.30; and
and and Pass interview session | REQUIREMENT 1 Possessed a Diploma in Accounting or other relevant fields from any institution recognized by Malaysian Government and approved by the University Senate with a minimum CGPA of 3.30;
and and Obtained of at least Band 3 for MUET; and Pass interview session OR REQUIREMENT 2
and and Obtained of at least Band 3 for MUET; and Pass interview session OR REQUIREMENT 3 Pass Matriculation/ Foundation, not within the current year with a minimum CGPA of 3.30 and at least Grade B+ in Matriculation/ Foundation in any two (2) of the following subjects:
and and Obtained of at least Band 3 for MUET; and Pass interview session | REQUIREMENT 1 Possessed a GCE A-Level with at least Grade B in any of the following two (2) subjects:
and and However, applicants who do not possess a MUET but possessed the following results may be considered for a conditional offer with the fulfilment of the MUET requirements within the duration of one (1) academic session:
and OR REQUIREMENT 2 Possessed a recognized International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma qualification with a minimum score of 35 points; and Obtained of at least grade 5 (Higher Level) at International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma in any two (2) of the following subjects:
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