Program Overview

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Master of Accounting

MQA/SWA0563

Intakes

The program has intakes in Mac and September.

Duration

The duration of the program is 2 years, consisting of 4 semesters.

Study Mode

The study mode for this program is coursework.

Campus

The program is offered at the UKM Bangi campus.

Learning Outcome (LO)

The learning outcomes for this program are:

1. Demonstrate understanding and mastery in the field of accounting
2. Apply accounting theory and practice in working life holistically and effectively
3. Use accounting knowledge to solve problems in the context of the current situation
4. Display research understanding in evaluating and making decisions considering social responsibility and ethical values
5. Exhibit a high level of professionalism and demonstrate dynamic competitiveness
6. Utilise critical accounting skills in solving problems
7. Adopt a lifelong learning culture

Entry Requirement

The entry requirements for this program are:

• Bachelor of Accounting with Honours with a CGPA of at least 3.00 from UKM or other institutions of higher learning recognized by the UKM Senate; OR
• Bachelor's Degree majoring in accounting with honors or other equivalent qualifications recognized by the UKM Senate; OR
• Full professional qualification equivalent to Bachelor's Degree and recognized by the UKM Senate; AND
• Meet other requirements set by the program or faculty;

Course Structure

The course structure consists of:

Compulsory Courses

• EPPD6013: Research Methods
• EPPA6214: Management Accounting for Value Creation
• EPPA6114: Governance and Accountability

Elective Courses

• EPPA6134: Corporate Reporting
• EPPA6224: Strategic Management Accounting
• EPPA6314: Seminar in Auditing
• EPPA6514: Seminar in Taxation
• EPPA6614: Seminar in Accounting Information System
• EPPA6714: Seminar in Public Sector Accounting

Internal Module

• EPPA6124: Financial Reporting and Analysis
• EPPA6324: Internal Audit
• EPPA6334: Enterprise Risk Management

Taxation Module

• EPPA6344: Forensic Accounting
• EPPA6524: Tax Administration
• EPPA6534: Taxation Theory and Philosophy
• EPPA6544: Corporate Tax Planning
• EPPA6554: Taxation from Islamic Perspectives

Program Compulsory

• EPPA6716: Project Paper

Study Plan

The study plan is as follows:

Semester 1

• EPPA6214: Accounting for Value Creation
• EPPA6114: Governance and Accountability
• EPPA6344: Forensic Accounting
• EPPA6334: Enterprise Risk Management
• OR
• EPPA6524: Administration Tax
• EPPA6534: Taxation Theory and Philosophy
• AND
• LMCM1083: Malay Language for International Communication
• OR
• LMCM1093: Malay Language for Archipelago Students

Semester 2

• EPPD6013: Research Methods
• EPPA6124: Financial Reporting and Analysis
• EPPA6324: Internal Audit
• OR
• EPPA6544: Corporate Tax Planning
• EPPA6554: Taxation in Islamic Perspective
• AND
• EPPA6XX4: Elective 1

Semester 3

• EPPA6XX4: Elective 2
• EPPA6XX4: Elective 3
• EPPA6716: Project Paper

Graduation Requirements

To graduate, students must:

• Pass with a final CGPA ≥3.00;
• Pass the project paper;
• Fulfill the required credit hours as defined by the program;
• Comply with the manuscripts format; and
• Meet other requirements set by the University.