Master of Accounting and Finance
(MAF) (R/0488/7/0002) (08/28) (MQA/FA 9769)
Programme Overview:
The Master of Accounting and Finance programme provides graduates with a solid grounding to pursue a career in accountancy, finance and business. It also equips graduates with the ability to analyse and synthesise financial information within the context of business functions for financial decision-making. This programme is well-suited to anyone wishing to develop and consolidate his knowledge of accounting and finance with a view to pursuing a career in either field.
Successful MAF graduates will be exempted from the Operational Level and Management Level from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) examination, through CIMA FLP programme.
Successful MAF graduates will be exempted from 9 out of 13 papers from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) examination.
Papers to be taken:
i) Strategic Professional (Essentials):
Strategic Business Reporting (SBR)
Strategic Business Leader (SBL)
ii) Options (select 2 out of 4):
Advanced Financial Management (AFM)
Advanced Taxation (ATX)
Advanced Audit and Assurance (AAA)
Advanced Performance Management (APM)
Intake:
June
Duration:
Full-time (Malaysian & International students) - 1 year
Part-time (Malaysian students ONLY) - 2 years
Campus:
KL Main Campus
Programme Outline
Taught Courses
Theory of Accounting and Finance
Financial Reporting
Strategic Performance Management
Advanced Financial Management and Strategy
Research Methodology
Corporate Reporting and Financial Analysis
Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
Islamic Finance
Elective I
Elective II
Project
Project Paper
Career Prospect
The ever-high demand for professional accountants and financial managers will provide you with the ability to compete effectively in all ranges of sectors and businesses, from medium enterprises to multi-national companies, public sector entities and non-profit organisations. This programme will prepare you effectively for a broad variety of roles as:
Auditor
Financial Controller
Corporate Finance Manager
Financial Accountant
Financial Analyst
Investment Analyst
Management Accountant
Tax Adviser
Academician
Minimum Entry Requirement
Minimum Entry Requirements
i) A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Accounting or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75, as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
ii) A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Accounting or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted subject to a thorough rigorous assessment as determined by the HEP; OR
iii) A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Non-Accounting field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted subject to:
a) A thorough rigorous assessment as determined by the HEP to identify the appropriate prerequisite courses that equivalent to their minimum of working experience; OR
b) Five (5) years of working experience in the relevant field OR
iv) A Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MQF) in Accounting or a related field below a CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of five (5) years of working experience in the relevant field; OR
v) A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Non-Accounting field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted subject to a thorough rigorous assessment as determined by the HEP to identify the appropriate prerequisite courses that equivalent to their working experience in the Accounting or related fields; OR
vi) A relevant professional accounting qualification equivalent to a bachelor’s degree as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
vii) Other qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MQF) recognised by the Government of Malaysia must fulfil the requirement on item i or ii.
English Language Requirements
1) Malaysian Students
MUET Band 4.0 or IELTS Band 5.5 or CEFR Low B2 or TOEFL iBT 46 or equivalent; OR
Exemption of English Language requirement if the medium of instruction during Bachelor studies was in English
2) International Students
IELTS Band 5.5 or CEFR Low B2 or TOEFL iBT 46 or equivalent
Exemption of English Language requirement if the medium of instruction during Bachelor studies was in English