MA (Hons) Accounting and Business Finance
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)
Putrajaya, Putrajaya, Malaysia
Quick Facts
Duration
3 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Jan, Sep
Tuition Fees
RM117,900
Course Highlights
- Exemption of up to the maximum number of papers from the professional bodies â 9 papers for ACCA, 8 papers for ICAEW, 6 papers for CPA and 8 papers for CIMA
- Industry linked projects and global projects with other campuses
- Standardised learning and teaching materials across the three campuses
- A truly global university with an option to transfer to campuses in the UK and Dubai
Course Structure
- Principles of Accounting
- Fundamentals of Finance
- Introduction to Economics
- Management in a Global Context
- Financial Accounting
- Management Accounting in Organisations
- Finance and Financial Statistics
- Financial Markets Theory
- Management Accounting Techniques and Decisions
- Business Research Methods
- Contemporary Issues in Financial Accounting
- Choose 5 optional courses
Optional courses available for Year 2 include:
- Auditing and Assurance
- Corporate Financial Theory
- Taxation in Malaysia
- Strategic Management
In addition, students are required to complete the Industrial Training course in Year 2
- Choose 6 from optional courses
Optional courses available for Year 3 include:
- Managerial Accounting: Decision Making
- Agency Theory and Corporate Governance
- Case Studies in Financial Management
- International Accounting
- Corporate Reporting
- Contemporary Issues in Finance
*Information correct at time of publication and may be subject to change
Across both semesters:
- Accounting and Finance Dissertation
Entry Requirements
- Foundation Year Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Foundation in Science or Business: CCCC
- A Level/STPM: CCC
- UEC: 20 points or less (5 subjects not less than B grade)
- WACE/SACE: ATAR 70
- CPU: 70%
- SMA 3 (Indonesia): 7.5
- IB Diploma: 25 points
- Diploma or any other relevant qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government, acceptable to the University
Special requirements: In addition to the entry requirements above, we also require a minimum B in Mathematics at SPM/O Level or equivalent. Special English requirements may also apply.
- IELTS Academic / IELTS Indicator: 5.5
- TOEFL iBT / Special Home Edition: 72
- TOEFL Essential (Online): 8
- Pearson PTE Academic: 60
- Cambridge (New): 162
- Cambridge (Old): FCE Grade C
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM500
Tuition fees
RM117,900
Discounts & scholarships
-RM3,300
Total payable amount
RM115,100
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Scholarships
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)
Putrajaya, Putrajaya
Amount
RM15,000 tuition fee waiver per year
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree
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Putrajaya, Putrajaya
High Achiever's Scholarship for Undergraduate Programme
Amount
Up to RM12,000 tuition fee waiver per year
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree
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Putrajaya, Putrajaya
Amount
10% discount
Study Level
Foundation, Bachelor's Degree, PhD by Research, PhD by Coursework, Master's Degree by Coursework, Master's Degree by Research
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Putrajaya, Putrajaya
Leaders with Impact Scholarship
Amount
100% tuition fee and allowance of up to RM1,300 per month
Study Level
Foundation, Bachelor's Degree
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Putrajaya, Putrajaya
Foundation Progression Discount
Amount
RM5,000 discount per year
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree
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Putrajaya, Putrajaya
Amount
10% tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Foundation, Bachelor's Degree, PhD by Research, PhD by Coursework, Master's Degree by Coursework, Master's Degree by Research
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)
Putrajaya, Putrajaya
Amount
RM2,000 tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Foundation, Bachelor's Degree, PhD by Research, PhD by Coursework, Master's Degree by Coursework, Master's Degree by Research