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
Up to 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
Amount
Up to 100% tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Foundation, Bachelor's Degree
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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
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)
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
RM3,000 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
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)
Putrajaya, Putrajaya
Amount
Up to 100% tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Foundation, Bachelor's Degree
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)
Putrajaya, Putrajaya
Amount
Up to 100% tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Foundation, Bachelor's Degree