Diploma in Business Studies (Accounting)

  Institution: Private: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman

This programme provides students with broad base knowledge in financial accounting & reporting, management accounting, finance, economics, management, taxation, auditing, law and information technology & systems. It provides a wide spectrum of knowledge and skills necessary for a career in accountancy and finance at the semi-professional level as well as for graduates of this Diploma to further their education and training to be qualified professional accountants.

The Diploma in Business Studies (Accounting) has been accredited by professional bodies such as ACCA and CIMA.

Minimum Entry Requirement

SPM with:
• 5 credits which must include Mathematics and English Language or minimum Grade B in AELE0364 English Language (1119 Level)* conducted by TAR University College
• Pass in Bahasa Malaysia
• Relevant TAR University College Certificate or other similar Certificate accredited by MQA

* For applicants who obtain a pass in SPM English Language

Career Prospects

Graduates of Diploma in Business Studies (Accounting) can find gainful employment in accounting, auditing, taxation, administration & finance in public practice, commerce and industry at the sub-professional level. This Diploma qualification will enable the graduates to support finance managers in any types of business.

Programme Structure

Courses Offered

Introduction to Accounting
Microeconomics
Quantitative Studies
Fundamentals of Accounting
Information Technology & Systems
Macroeconomics
Introduction to Organisation & Management
Organisation & Human Resource
Principles of Finance
Financial Accounting
Basic Taxation
Entrepreneurship
Business Economics
Management Accounting
Financial Accounting Framework
Financial Management
Business Law
Business Software Packages
Managing Information Systems
Information for Control and Decision Making
Corporate Law & Governance
Principles of Auditing

Compulsory Courses
English Language, English for Communication, English for Business, Hubungan Etnik, Moral dan Etika/ Pengajian Islam, Tamadun Islam dan Asia and Co-curricular.

Progression

Exemptions awarded by professional bodies:

• The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

Graduates of Diploma in Business Studies (Accounting) can proceed to Year 2 of the TAR UC Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) Professional Accounting or Bachelor of Accounting (Hons.) programme on credit transfer.

Graduates of this programme can also apply to admission into relevant bachelor degree programmes at TAR UC or other universities on credit transfer.

Source: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman