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APU's Diploma in Accounting is powered by FinTech. This programme comprise modules in Financial Technology (FinTech). Being the first university to offer undergraduate programmes related to FinTech in 2018, APU is the pioneer FinTech educator at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels in Malaysia.
Requirements
Admission Requirements
- 3 Credits in at least 3 subjects at SPM level including Mathematics, with a minimum of a pass in Bahasa Malaysia, English and Sejarah (History);
- 3 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 3 subjects at IGCSE/O-LEVELS including Mathematics;
- 3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects in UEC including Mathematics;
- Pass relevant Certificate Programme or its equivalent, with a Credit in Mathematics and a pass in English at SPM level.
A qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.
Pass in English is required at SPM/IGCSE/O-Level or equivalent.
Candidates who have obtained a Pass in Mathematics, but do not have a Credit Pass in Mathematics at SPM/IGCSE or equivalent, need to take a Pre-Requisite Mathematics module before enrolment.
Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). The qualification and entry requirements for the programmes will be determined based on the "Comparison List of Equivalency of International Qualifications with SPM (O-Levels equivalent) and STPM (A-Levels equivalent)" published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
- IELTS : 4.5
- TOEFL IBT : 33
- Pearson (PTE) : 43
- MUET : Band 3.0
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Programme Outline
What We Teach
This APU Diploma in Accounting is designed to provide:
- Students with relevant knowledge and skills to follow a career in accounting, business or finance.
- Students with intellectual, communications and team working skills.
- Students with FinTech knowledge and technical skill relevant to accounting.
- Students with opportunities for progression into studies at degree level in relevant areas.
- Opportunities for students to pursue professional qualifications from professional accounting and financial bodies.
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
This programme is accredited by ACCA with 3 papers exemption.
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Semester 1
This semester provides students with a strong foundation in business studies through Digital Thinking and Innovation, Academic Research Skills, Managing Business, and Practical IT Skills. Students will develop essential digital, research, innovation, and business competencies that support academic success and prepare them for more specialised studies in subsequent semesters.
Modules
- Digital Thinking and Innovation
- Academic Research Skills
- Managing Business
- Practical IT Skills
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Semester 2
This semester strengthens students’ professional and analytical capabilities through the study of Professional Communication, Quantitative Methods, Business Law, and Financial Accounting 1. Students will develop effective communication skills, quantitative reasoning, and an understanding of legal, business and accounting principles that form the foundation for further studies in accounting and related disciplines.
Modules
- Professional Communication
- Business Law
- Financial Accounting 1
- Quantitative Methods
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Semester 3
This semester broadens students’ understanding of the business environment through the study of Economics, Marketing, and Statistical Methods. Students will develop analytical and problem-solving skills, apply quantitative techniques to business scenarios, and gain insights into market dynamics and economic principles to support informed decision-making in various business contexts.
Modules
- Statistical Methods
- Marketing
- Business Economics
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Semester 4
This semester strengthens students’ knowledge of financial and cost accounting while developing their understanding of accounting information systems and entrepreneurship. Students will enhance their technical accounting skills, improve their ability to analyse financial information, and understand the role of technology in modern accounting practices.
Modules
- Financial Accounting 2
- Accounting Information System
- Cost Accounting
- Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
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Semester 5
This semester advances students’ accounting knowledge through Financial Accounting 3, Taxation, Auditing, and Financial Systems and Fintech. Students will apply accounting concepts in practical contexts, develop competencies in financial reporting, taxation, and auditing, and gain exposure to emerging technologies and digital innovations relevant to contemporary accounting practice.
Modules
- Financial Accounting 3
- Financial Systems and Fintech
- Basic Taxation
- Principles of Auditing and Technology
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Semester 6
This semester integrates financial accounting, ERP systems, and banking principles to enhance students’ understanding of digital accounting environments and financial institutions. Students will develop practical skills in accounting technologies, ERP applications, financial literacy, and professional decision-making relevant to contemporary business and accounting practices.
Modules
- Financial Accounting 4
- Introduction to ERP Systems in Accounting
- Principles of Banking and Finance
** In addition to the above, all students are also required to successfully complete General Studies modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency, as well as fulfill credit requirements for Co-Curricular Activities. -
Further Studies
Upon successful completion of this programme with CGPA of 2.5 & above and fulfilment of requirements for credit transfer, you will be eligible to progress into Level 2 of the following degree programmes offered at APU.
- Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (Honours)
- Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (Honours) with a specialism in:
- Forensic Accounting
- Forex and Investments
- Accounting Technology
- Bachelor in Banking and Finance (Hons)
- Bachelor in Banking and Finance (Hons) with a specialism in:
- Investment Analytics
- Financial Technology
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Management*
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Management with a specialism in:
- E-Business*
- Digital Leadership*
- AI & Business Analytics*
- Business Economics*
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International Business Management*
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International Business Management with a specialism in:
- Supply Chain Management*
- Bachelor in Digital Marketing (Honours)*
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Human Resource Management*
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Human Resource Management with a specialism in:
- People Analytics*
* Please take note that Bridging module needed before progress into Level 2.
For the full listing of our Diploma Programmes, please refer to the Pre-University programme brochure.
Facilities at APU
The APU Centre Point & Atrium serves as a melting pot of cultures from all over the world. Here, cultural activities are organised regularly at the campus, fostering long-lasting intercultural relationships among APU students, who come from over 130 countries.
Dual Degree
APU-DMU Dual Degree Programme
Students who are under Bachelor’s Degree Programme will have the option to opt-in for the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme. Under this Scheme, students will receive 2 Degree Certificates & Transcripts upon graduation: 1 from Asia Pacific University (APU), Malaysia and 1 from De Montfort University (DMU), UK.
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RM47,600
Total for Malaysian
RM54,200
(USD14,265)
Total for International
Programme code : (R3/0411/4/0051)(01/29)(A8889)
All information is correct at the time of publication, but is subject to change in the interest of continuing improvement.
Note : All fees are payable in Ringgit Malaysia (RM). Any USD amounts indicated by APU are for reference only and are non-binding. The final amount payable is the RM amount stated in the official invoice, and the University will not entertain any claims arising from foreign exchange fluctuations.
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