MASTER OF ACCOUNTING (REPORTING AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTABILITY) (MIXED-MODE)
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)
Accounting Research Methodology
Dissertation
Contemporary Issues in Accounting Research
Business Accountability and Sustainability
Financial Reporting, Auditing and Accountability
Accountability in Management Accounting Control System and Taxation