Program Overview

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Accountancy and Information Systems

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Accountancy and Information Systems is an interfaculty programme of the Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy and the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology at the University of Malta. This interdisciplinary program is designed to equip students with a robust foundation in both accounting principles and information technology skills.

Programme Description

The programme covers a diverse range of study units, including programming in Python, software development methods, specialised accounting, and auditing. This unique combination of subjects prepares graduates to adeptly navigate and integrate the fields of accountancy and information systems, making them highly valuable in todays technology-driven business environments.

Communication and Academic Skills Programme

The communication and academic skills programme complements students main course of study, introducing them to writing and presenting within academic contexts sensitive to specific disciplines and developing their competences for future careers.

Information for International Applicants

• General Entry Requirements: Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications.
• Special Course Requirements:
  • A pass at Intermediate Matriculation Level in Computing or Information Technology.
  • A pass at Advanced Matriculation Level in Accounting.
• Applicants without these qualifications may be considered if they possess other relevant qualifications or subjects at the required levels.

Programme Structure

Year 1

• Semester 1:
  • Compulsory Units:
    • CIS1025: Information Systems
    • CIS1220: Programming in Python
    • CIS1224: Computer Platforms
    • EMA1011: Introduction to Management and Applied Fundamentals
    • EMA1100: Business Statistics 1
    • EMA1316: Accounting Theory and Practice 1
    • EMA1310, EMA1312, or EMA1314 (depending on the student's background)
• Semester 2:
  • Compulsory Units:
    • ACC1994: Accounting Theory and Practice 2
    • CIS1043: Introduction to Databases and Information Management
    • CIS1222: Object Oriented Programming
    • ICT1018: Data Structures and Algorithms
    • LIN1063: Academic Reading and Writing in English
    • MGT1200: Business Statistics 2
  • Elective Units (subject to availability and student registrations):
    • ECN1202: Intermediate Microeconomics
    • INS1000: Introduction to Insurance and Risk Management
    • MRK1400 or MRK1401 (depending on the student's background)

Year 2

• Semester 1:
  • Compulsory Units:
    • ACC2821: Civil Law for Accountants
    • ACC2851: Accounting Recognition and Measurement
    • CIS2062: Enterprise IT Planning 1
    • CIS2206: Software Development Methods and Techniques
    • CIS2209: Research Methods
    • MGT2021: Business Management
    • PPL2226: The Public Policy Environment
  • Elective Units:
    • CIS2350: Business Applications of AI
    • MAT1804: Mathematics for Computing
• Semester 2:
  • Compulsory Units:
    • ACC2841: Commercial Law for Accountants
    • ACC2971: Costing Principles for Management Accounting Applications
    • CIS1054: Principles of Web Application Architecture
    • CIS2080: DBMS Design and Implementation in Software Solutions
  • Elective Units:
    • CIS2087: e-Business
    • CIS2208: Mobile Computing

Year 3

• Semester 1:
  • Compulsory Units:
    • ACC3411: Principles of Auditing
    • ACC3461: Specialised Accounting
    • ACC3821: Company Law for Accountants
    • CIS3190: Data Analytics
    • MGT2345: Enterprise Information Systems
  • Elective Units:
    • CIS3119: Software Engineering: Project Management
    • CIS3186: Mobile Device Programming
    • CIS3189: Digital Forensics
    • ICT3011: Final Year Project in IT (for students preparing for postgraduate studies)
• Semester 2:
  • Compulsory Units:
    • ACC3221: Fundamentals of Management Accounting
    • ACC3311: Elements of Taxation
    • ACC3521: Managerial Finance
    • CIS3042: Security, Quality and Risk Issues in I.S.
  • Elective Units:
    • CIS2055: Web Applications Architecture and Systems Development
    • CIS3023: I.S. Strategy Management and Practice
    • CIS3062: Enterprise I.T. Planning 2
    • CIS3111: Cloud Computing
    • CIS3117: Advanced Databases: Data Mining and Warehousing
    • CIS3400: Introduction to Fintech

Tuition Fees

• Fee per academic year for non-EU nationals: Eur 10,800

Career Opportunities

Upon successfully completing the B.Sc. (Hons) Accountancy and Information Systems, graduates will be able to:

• Develop a strong foundation in accounting principles and practices.
• Acquire proficiency in programming with Python and software development methods.
• Understand and apply specialized accounting techniques.
• Gain expertise in auditing standards and processes.
• Integrate accounting knowledge with information systems to solve complex business problems.
• Enhance analytical and problem-solving skills within the context of financial data and IT systems.
• Prepare for professional certifications and careers in accountancy and information technology.
• Develop effective communication and teamwork skills through collaborative projects.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in both accounting and information systems fields.

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019, and by the Bye-Laws for the award of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Accountancy and Information Systems under the auspices of the Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy.