MASTER OF ACCOUNTING (REPORTING AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTABILITY)



Programme Overview

The Universiti Malaya (UM), Master of Accounting programme (MAcc) is a rigorous programme that seeks to equip students with advanced knowledge and strong foundations on theoretical concepts including analytical tools of accounting and its related areas. The aim is to prepare the students for the challenges being faced by accounting and business as well as academic world where robust analysis in research and practice is crucial and critically important. Courses are structured to provide a broad understanding of theories with related real issues pertinent in the broad field of accounting particularly pertaining to reporting and management accountability. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, written assignments, group project, presentations and class discussions, each student is equipped with the necessary knowledge and experience to understand, identify the issues and to formulate the necessary research strategy in order to address the issues. The pedagogies are aimed at optimising the efficiency of the learning process. Each student is required to complete a minimum of 46 credit hours of learning and research activities that cover various accounting related fields. On average, students would require 1½ to 2 years of study.


Full-Time Duration: 3 Semesters (Mixed-Mode)

Programme Structure

Core Courses (15 credits)
  1. Accounting Research Methodology
  2. Dissertation
  3. Contemporary Issues in Accounting Research
  4. Business Accountability and Sustainability
  5. Financial Reporting, Auditing and Accountability
  6. Accountability in Management Accounting Control System and Taxation
Elective Courses (3 credits)
  1. Ethics and Corporate Governance
  2. Quantitative Data Analysis
  3. Internal Audit Engagement
Research Course (25 Credits) 
  1. Dissertation

Career Prospects

Financial Accountant, Management Accountant, Internal Auditor, Financial Reporting Analyst, Tax Advisor, Compliance Manager, Forensic Accountant, Controller, Financial Analyst, Audit Manager, Corporate Governance Consultant, Risk Management Specialist, Sustainability Reporting Specialist, Accounting Researcher, Financial Consultant.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM27,700 

International

RM62,100 

Intake

Semester 2 (March) Intake, Academic Session 2025/2026

Entry Requirement

General Entry Requirements
For applicants with a CGPA of not less that 3.00:
  • Possess a Bachelor's Degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.00; or
For applicants with a CGPA of 2.50-2.99 (must fulfill at least one of the following):
  • Graduate from Universiti Malaya; or
  • Accumulate at least one (1) year of work experience in related fields; or
  • Produce publications in related field; or
  • Receive a scholarship; or
  • Serve as a staff member of a government agency; or
  • Pass an interview conducted by Faculty; or
  • Pass a Special evaluation by Faculty.

Specific Entry Requirements
  • General University Requirements: Fulfill the General University Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree Qualification: Possessed a Bachelor Degree in Accounting (Honours)
  • Equivalent Qualification:- Professional Certificate : ACCA Level 7 and above
  • Related Fields: Finance, Economics
  • Special Requirements: Passed the interview by the Faculty.

English Requirements
  • Malaysia University English Test (MUET): Band 4.0; or
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Band 6.0; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Paper-Based Test (PBT): Not applicable; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet-Based Test (IBT) (Centre-Based): Score 60; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Computer-Based Test (CBT): Not applicable; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Essential Online: Score 8.5; or
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Score 59; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – Linguaskill Online: Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: Score 169; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B2 Business Vantage, C1 Business Higher: Not applicable; or
  • Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional / Online): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: First (FCE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Not applicable