Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting and Finance

This Accounting and Finance program offers students comprehensive exposure to the principles and practices of accounting and finance, equipping them to become proficient professional accountants. The curriculum has been meticulously crafted to align with the standards of professional organizations while also providing students with a distinct advantage in essential soft skills.

Entry Level and Requirements

• STPM :  A minimum of two passes at minimum Grade C+ (GP 2.33) and SPM grade C in Mathematics and MUET4.0
• A Level : A minimum of 2 full passes totalling 80 UCAS points and grade C in either SPM or O Level Mathematics
• Foundation : Successful completion of a relevant Foundation / Pre-U programme to include Mathematics with CGPA 2.50, a credit in Mathematics and a credit in English at SPM / equivalent
• UEC : 5Bs including at least a pass in Mathematics and a credit in English; and a MUET 4.0
• SACE : Pass 5 subjects with ATAR 70%, a pass in English and Mathematics and no subject below 50%
• NSW (HSC) : Minimum 10 units with UAI (ATAR) 70%, a pass in English and Mathematics and no subject below 50%
• International Baccaulareate (IB) : Minimum 24 points with at least 4 points for SL English and 4 pts for SL Mathematics
• CPU : Minimum 6 Year 12 passes with an average of 65% and pass in English and Mathematics at Grade 12
• Diploma : Successful completion of a relevant Diploma programme to include Mathematics with CGPA 2.50*, a credit in Mathematics and a credit in English at SPM / equivalent
• Others : Equivalent qualifications to be assessed by the Head of Programme in liaison with the Hertfordshire Business School Admissions Tutor

English Requirements

• IELTS : Score of 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any band)
• TOEFL : 72 with band scores of reading 18, writing 17, listening 17, speaking 20
• Cambridge English First : (also known as First Certificate in English) 169 overall with a minimum of 162 in each component
• PTE : 59 with no less than 42 in any band
• MUET : 4.0
• SPM : Grade C An equivalent qualification in English Language

**(1) Credit transfer are given based on module to module mapping according to standards / guidelines provided by MOHE / MQA and in consultation with the Admission Tutor in University of Hertfordshire.
(2) Have to recognised English language proficiency result.

Note: International students are subject to meet entry requirements that reflect similar qualifications and experience as stated above.

Year 1

• Accounting Principles Part 1
• Accounting Principles Part 2
• Analytical Techniques for Accountants
• Economics for Business
• English for Business Studies 1
• English for Business Studies 2
• Essential Skills for Accounting and Finance Students
• Ethics, Governance and Law
• Information Technology for Accountants
• The Accounting and Finance Professional

Year 2

• Business Life Cycle
• Corporate Finance Part 1
• Corporate Finance Part 2
• Financial Reporting Part 1
• Financial Reporting Part 2
• Management Accounting Part 1
• Management Accounting Part 2
• Professional Development

Year 3

• Advanced Financial Decisions
• Advanced Management Accounting
• Current Issues in Accounting and Finance
• Internship for Accounting
• Option/Elective 1
• Option/Elective 2
• Option/Elective 3
• Option/Elective 4
• Option/Elective 5

Electives**

• Advanced Financial Reporting
• Corporate Financial Strategy
• Data Visualisation for Business Decision
• Dissertation - Accounting and Undergraduate Research Skills Part 1
• Dissertation - Accounting and Undergraduate Research Skills Part 2
• Governance and Auditing Part 1
• Governance and Auditing Part 2
• Money, Banking and Finance
• Taxation

MPU Subjects

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (Local students) / Malay Communication 2 (International students)
• Philosophy and Current Issues
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A* / Design Thinking
• Corporate Social Responsibility and Community Engagement
• Integrity and Anti-Corruption

* For Malaysian students who do not have a credit in SPM BM.