A List of the Best Accounting & Finance Degree Courses Offered at Private Universities in Malaysia
- Find out which private universities in Malaysia are top for pursuing a degree in Accounting & Finance so that you can compare and choose the best one that suits you.
- Get valuable information about a career in accounting & finance and the education pathway.
An Accounting & Finance degree is the best choice if you are aspiring towards careers in the accountancy profession in Malaysia. Accounting and finance combines the study of financial systems. It lets you use your mathematical skills while applying technical knowledge to business situations. Accounting relates to information analysis for different aspects of a business, while finance solely concerns a business’ monetary funds. Accounting and finance professionals are important to almost all business functions. Students will learn to use your numerical abilities in a practical way to open up career opportunities in a wide range of sectors in Malaysia and globally. In addition to detailed understanding of financial systems, students will develop your analytical skills.
A career in Accounting can give you high salaries if you are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills. Therefore, you should choose a reputable top university in Malaysia to study the Accounting & Finance degree. With so many universities and colleges in Malaysia offering the accounting degree course, students need to choose the best private university that would equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in the competitive workforce.
By studying the course, you will:
- become professionally qualified in the accountancy field
- gain a thorough grounding in accounting and finance
Furthermore many of the top private universities in Malaysia offer similar Accounting & Finance courses therefore making your decision a challenging one! To help you develop a good list of criteria, you need to talk to the right counselors or education consultant who are knowledgeable and experienced.
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Which are the 10 Best Accounting & Finance Private Universities in Malaysia?
Wei En, Accounting at Taylor’s University
Choosing the best university or college that fits you for the accounting and finance course, you should look at the course content to see if it meets your career goals, ranking of the partner university if you want to work overseas, an English-speaking environment, campus facilities, lecturers’ experience, reputation of the university, student culture at the university, location, fees and internships.
If you want to work for the Big 4 Accounting Firms – KPMG, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Ernst & Young, you will need to achieve great results and be able to communicate well in the English language. Other top accounting firms in Malaysia that you can work for are BDO, Grant Thornton, Baker Tilly MonteiroHeng, DFK International and Halim & Lee.
There are many jobs out there for accounting & finance graduates but there is much competition because many students are taking this course. Therefore, students must choose the best university for the accounting & finance course so that you can gain the edge when they go out to look for work.
With so many universities and colleges in Malaysia offering the accounting degree course, students after SPM, O-Levels, UEC, A-Levels or STPM need to choose the best university that would equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in the competitive workforce.
Students interested in taking the accounting degree at top private universities in Malaysia can consider the list below. Each private university has its own strengths and uniqueness that would fit you and equip you to be successful in your future career as an accountant in Malaysia.
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- Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
- University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
- University of Southampton Malaysia
- Monash University
- Taylor’s University
- Asia Pacific University (APU)
- Sunway University
- University of Wollongong (UOW) Malaysia
- UTAR
- HELP University
How to Set Yourself Apart Amongst the Thousands of Accounting Students & Graduates in Malaysia?
Gary, Accounting Graduate from University of Wollongong Malaysia (UOWM) KDU
Accounting work requires a meticulous, detail-oriented eye. Accountants must sift through large amounts of financial records to ensure every detail is accurate and current. The best accountants can look at an analysis report and quickly determine whether or not the facts and figures compute.
With so many public and private universities in Malaysia offering the accounting & finance degree courses and thousands of students graduating each year, how do you set yourself apart from the rest in the competitive world of accounting?
Students need to acquire extra skillsets which are important to the accounting career such as:
- Strong command of the English language
- Strong written and oral communication
- Organization and attention to detail
- Adoption of new technologies affecting accounting work such as Financial Technology (Fintech)
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Must be precise and accurate
- Time management
- Systems analysis
- Mathematical and deductive reasoning
- Critical thinking
- Active learning
- Team Collaboration
- Spreadsheet Proficiency
- Industry Knowledge
- Adaptability
Is Your University Preparing You With the Right Skills for a Technologically Advanced Future?
Julian Hum, Graduated in Accounting from Asia Pacific University (APU).
Technology has replaced many jobs & job functions making it imperative for accounting graduates to be equipped with the skills for jobs of the future. The right university will be able to enhance your abilities in order to handle the challenges in working, communicating and managing in the era of Industrial Revolution (INR) 4.0.
Financial Technology (Fintech) and Cloud accounting has given rise to a new breed of tech-savvy, data-enabled, commercially astute accountants, who are becoming trusted advisors to their clients.
Future accountants need to reinvent themselves and embrace efficiency, technology and automation.
The rise of financial technology (fintech) and cloud accounting has put accountants at the forefront of a new range of technologies, which empower them to streamline workflows and apply new layers of commercial insight to their work.
The compliance services most commonly provided by accounting firms (VAT returns, statutory accounts and corporation tax) can now mostly be automated using cloud accounting software and associated add ons.
As a result, the historic skills associated with compliance services, such as bookkeeping and data entry, are less in demand.
Retaining technical accounting knowledge, once the preserve of highly paid finances professionals, is also now less relevant, since accountants can access online technical libraries and search through large data sets at speed.
Top private universities such as Taylor’s University and Asia Pacific University (APU) are at the forefront of embracing the new technologies affecting the accounting world by incorporating Financial Technology subjects into their accounting degree curriculum.
Taylor’s Bachelor in Accounting (Fintech) (Honours) Programme is the first of its kind in Malaysia in response to the technological advancements on jobs of the future. The programme blends conventional accounting modules and new/innovative modules that infuse technology into the treatment of financial information.
All Accounting & Finance and Banking & Finance Programmes at Asia Pacific University (APU) comprise of modules in Financial Technology (FinTech). At APU, FinTech education is integrated into the accounting, banking and finance disciplines, powered by concepts and applications of blockchain technology, Robo advisory, FinTech governance and risk management, digital currencies as well as cryptocurrencies and crowdfunding.
Education Pathway to an Accounting & Finance Degree in Malaysia
Kar Jun (Left), Accounting graduate from Asia Pacific University (APU)
After SPM or IGCSE/O-Levels, with 5 credits including Maths & English, students can enter into the Foundation in Business Administration or Foundation in Arts for a year and then continue into the degree for 3 years.
The other way is to go for the Diploma in Accounting for 2 years and then enter into the Degree in Year 2 to finish that in another 2 years. You will need at least 3 credits including Maths & English in your SPM or IGCSE/O-Levels to join the diploma. After your degree, you can find a job and then take the final papers of the ACCA part time.
Students who have completed Pre-University programmes like STPM, A-Levels, UEC, CIMP, MUFY, SACEi, AUSMAT, etc can enter into the degree programmes after having met the minimum entry requirements of the particular university.
Please note that the Government has made it compulsory that all students must have a credit in SPM or O-Level English and also MUET Band 2 / IELTS 4.0 / TOEFL iBT 30 before entering into an Accounting degree programme in Malaysia.
which college is admitted by MIA
You can check with MIA with regard to the list of recognised universities
I would like to study in finance after SPM and still confuse whether to study accounting or banking and finance?And also is APU be my best choice?
If you have just completed SPM, you can take the Foundation in Business first. During your foundation, you will take various business subjects and you can also talk to your lecturers and seniors to find out more about accounting, banking & finance, and then you can make a better decision. The subjects in APU degree programme is very strong and focused. It will prepare you well for the workforce.
Hello, may I have your advice on which college is better for accounting and finance course after SPM? Inti, TARUC or Sunway?
Thank you.
Heriot Watt University Malaysia, Taylor’s and MMU
which university or college in Sabah that is recognized and good for studying degree in accounting? thanks.
There aren’t many universities or colleges in Sabah
May i know if monash uni or sunway uni are better for accounting and finance course? Budget and others are not a problem,just in terms of quality and employment rate.
Monash is a top ranked Australian university while Sunway is a local private university.
Hi, my sister will be graduating soon with an accounting cert/dip from a vocational school. I would like my sister to pursue a degree in accounting and i want to pick a good uni for her. But i would have to consider the budget and etc, so my question is do any of these universities offered scholarships and is my sister(vocational school) eligible for it? Thanks.
Scholarships depend on the students’ results
Hi, may I know if MMU is a considerably good university to study degree in accounting? I have paid for the enrolment but am doubting my decision. I opt for an English speaking environment, globally recognised degree and a good ranked university but I’m not sure which one is the best one that can cater to my needs as I can still change my decision. Thanks for your help 😀
Yes, MMU is a good university for accounting
I sat for AL in Srilanka and i am planned to do accounting and finance in Malaysia but I’m confused with the universities. canu you please rank the universities based on the quality of them.
I have already written about the universities in the article. There is no such ranking for universities in Malaysia by course.
Hye, im a fresh graduate of dip. In accounting. Ive surveyed few univs and i chose ftms global college. Im not really confident of emrolling here since iver never heard of this college before. Do u have any advise or comment about this college? Thankyouu
You can consider UCSI University or KDU University College
Hi i currently studying diploma in banking and finance in taruc and i wish to change my course to accounting and finance when i goes degree. taruc did offer that but i more prefer to stay in kl as the course only offer at penang branches.can you give me suggestion on where should i further to and is more cheaper as im nt from rich family.
You have to submit the transcripts, course outline and SPM certificate for exemptions into the Accounting & Finance degree. You can email me at info@eduspiral.com with your full name and mobile number after you have completed your diploma
Hi, i planned to study Bachelor of Accounting & Finance. Im currently enrolled for diploma in business studies(accounting) in TAR College and had paid the fees. However, im now having doubts on my decision. I wished to study in overseas or overseas university that have campus in Malaysia. My concern is, do they accept graduates with diploma qualification? Another thing that concerned me is, am i eligible to apply for undergraduate scholarship(Shell, ASEAN, CIMB etc) after completing my diploma? If so, Will I be at a disadvantage compared to those with Alevels? Thank you very much!
Please ask TAR College since you are already registered with them and want to know about their diploma itself
i got a unconditionall offer from both of these universities Asia pacific and UCSI for Accounting and Finance . i dont have the problem of budget so what do u advice for which university shoud i go ?
Quality of both universities are excellent as they are rated Tier 5 in the SETARA 2013. You have to look at the facilities, student culture, location, and other factors to decide which one best fits you.
I’m going to pursue my degree in accounting but I’m stuck between choosing University of Nottingham and Asia Pacific University. Which one would you suggest?
Depends on your budget, campus culture, and facilities
I am a science stream student. I usually got an A+ for my maths and an A for my Addmaths. But i didnt take accounts. Do you think its okay if i take CAT? I do like things to do with maths but i never study accounts before. Is it okay?
Yes, it is possible for science stream students to study accounting. You may go with CAT if you wish.
is there any local U that offers CAT program?
Public universities do not offer CAT
is there any local U offer CAT?
Public universities do not offer the CAT
hai , im still waiting my result .. i am pure science and account student .. i think i will be studying account in future .. but then what’s the different between diploma and foundation ? and it’s it good to take form6 ?
A diploma is more specific to the course of interest where you will study subjects mostly related to the course. The Foundation you will study general subjects wide enough for you to consider different degree programmes. Not sure what you mean by is it good to take Form 6? Form 6 is a tough course and would require intellectual ability and consistent studying to succeed.
Do Accounting and finance degree courses in University of Nottingham Malaysia good ?
You have to check with them to see if they have won any awards in accounting.
Is Help university BA(hons)accounting&finance -derby 3+0 a new course and the first intake?
Yes, the course is new
I’m so confuse in my career..so I really don’t know..what to study..so which one do you think accountancy,mlt or journalism… and I want to know the best college ?
I don’t know you well enough to advise you. The best colleges are expensive, so even if they are the best, you need to have the budget and meet the entry requirements.
I have completed BBA in accounting subject from University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh now I want to do MBA in any reputed university of Malaysia in accounting. Please suggest me how can I get admitted and which university will be best for me.
You can apply to KBU International College or Asia Pacific University
Hi,actually i’m interested to study for accounting in management.So,which university are more suitable for it.
It depends on which university fits you and your budget. Curtin University, Asia Pacific University, HELP University, KDU University College, and UCSI University are pretty good for the accounting degree course.
It depends on which university fits you and your budget. Curtin University, Asia Pacific University, HELP University, KDU University College, and UCSI University are pretty good for the accounting degree programmes.
I’m studying Diploma in Accounting at HELP college art and technology already 1 year. After 2 years will straight into the Degree programs. By the way, diploma students cannot take UOL program of the related 2 years of degree. Recently I have collected opinion from my friends/ seniors, and I received their feedback of Anglia Ruskin programs are not very good (maybe this programs still newly or what). Now my question is any University accept diploma student for 2 years of degree and any suggestion for me ?
*Notes：actually I hope I can get oversea’s certificate, but finished all programs in local.
Thank you so much 🙂
You will need to submit the transcripts, course outline, letter of completion and SPM certificate for exemption evaluation. After that, we can then let you know which year you will enter. You can email the documents to info@eduspiral.com
Hi, I’m interested to study finance. Wanna ask that is UTAR ( perak campus ) a good choice for me to study this course?
And I’m confused that whether I should take foundation or diploma.
Should be easy, UTAR doesn’t offer diploma.
English is important for a successful future. Think about that.
Hello , i maybe taking diploma in accounting , may i ask whether Tarc college is a good choice for me to study accounting at there ?
Yes, it is if you do not have the finances. English is important for a successful career and you should choose a college with an English-speaking environment.
Hye, i didnt take accounts in my spm and i did foundation in science. So will it be hard for me to do bachelor in accounting and which university will be the best for it?
Many students from the science field have switched to study accounting with no problems. Monash University, University of Nottingham, KDU University College, UCSI University, Asia Pacific University, etc.
I’m interested to study accounting and finance. The help university has offered 3+0 University of Derby now. Do you suggest me study in this program?
**I need a good environment to improve my english also**
HELP University is famous for business courses and they have a great environment to improve your language skills. You can email me at info@eduspiral.com.my with your full name and mobile number for more details.
hi, i never study accounting in spm,would it be too hard if i want to study accounting in uni?
what do you think about accounting offered by APU? thankyou.
It is ok if you haven’t studied accounting before as you will start from the basics. They are not bad for accounting.
I want to ask inti is a good choice for accounting?
You can consider KDU University College, HELP University or UCSI University
im taking foundation in business and management. How about the university of nottingham malaysia campus?
The campus is nice and quality is good. But they are very far away from the city.
So MMU is not a good choice for accounting? Too bad my dad already signed me up for that uni & he already paid for everything. Btw, can u suggest the best uni for accounting and also for business ? Thanks 🙂
I am interested in accounting, is tat MMU which located in Malacca is good?
To the best of my knowledge, MMU is famous for IT and Engineering.
i would like to study at Help university.so it impossible for me to get scholarship now?
It is possible using your 2015 A-Level results to apply for scholarships.
if i am SPM leaver 2012,i only enter A level at July next year,will it be too late?when i ,finish a level,i will at 21 years old,tough to apply for scholarship?
What will you be too late for? There is no age limitation to study at the private universities. Scholarships will be near impossible as they are generally allocated for graduates for graduates from the particular year. Where do you want to study your ALevels?
I need an university with an English speaking environment and i decided to take Accounting/Accounting & Finance in the future. May I know is there any of the universities fulfill my demand? And i hope it’s affordable to let me pursue my studies. Thanks.
*Local university
I am glad that you have made the right decision to choose a university with an English-speaking environment as this will enhance your chances of future success. I would suggest KDU University College, UCSI University, HELP University or Asia Pacific University depending on your budget and how the culture of these universities would best fit your personality. To find out more, please email me at info@eduspiral.com.my with your full name, hand phone number and SPM/STPM results. Cheers!