Diploma in Accounting

The Diploma in Accounting at Perdana University provides a solid foundation in financial accounting, auditing, taxation, and business management, equipping students with essential skills for careers in accounting and finance. Aligned with industry standards, the programme emphasizes financial reporting, cost management, and accounting software proficiency. Graduates can either enter the workforce or pursue further studies, with the opportunity to join Year 2 of the Bachelor in Accounting (Honours) and potentially complete the degree in just three and a half years after SPM, depending on their diploma results.

• Possess SPM with at least THREE (3) credits in any subject (inclusive of Mathematics and a pass in English or any equivalent qualification); OR
• A pass in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum Grade C of Grade Point (GP) 2.00 in a subject and a credit in Mathematics and a pass in English at SPM level (or Mathematics equivalent to SPM); OR
• A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum grade of Maqbul (Pass) and a credit in Mathematics and a pass English at SPM level (or Mathematics equivalent to SPM); OR
• Possess SKM Level 3 in a related field. (Candidates without Mathematics can be admitted subject to a thorough rigorous assessment to determine their competencies in Mathematics that are equivalent to SPM level); OR
• A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a related field with at least a CGPA of 2.00; OR
• Other relevant and equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.

(Candidates can be admitted if their admission qualification contains Mathematics and English subject(s) equivalent to Mathematics at SPM level. Those without a credit in Mathematics and a pass in English at SPM level or equivalent can be admitted but will be required to take and pass reinforcement Mathematics and English subject. The reinforcement Mathematics and English subject must be offered in the first semester or before enrolment with unconditional offer).

Notes:

• Candidates with a pass in Mathematics at SPM level (or Mathematics equivalent to SPM) may be admitted if their admission qualification contains Mathematics subject(s) equivalent to Mathematics at the SPM level.
• Candidates with a pass in Mathematics at SPM level (or Mathematics equivalent to SPM) and without a Mathematics subject in their admission qualification need to take and pass the reinforcement Mathematics subject that equivalent to the SPM level. The reinforcement Mathematics subject must be offered in first semester or before enrolment with unconditional offer.
• Candidates with a credit in Accounting-related subject(s) at SPM level (or equivalent to SPM level) may be given preferential consideration.

English Language Requirements

• International students are required to achieve a minimum of Band 3 in MUET or equivalent to CEFR (Mid B1).
• If a student does not meet this requirement, the HEP must offer English proficiency courses to ensure that the student’s proficiency is sufficient to meet the needs of the programme.

Year 1

SEMESTER 1

• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A
• Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
• Emotion Management
• English Grammar
• Business Mathematics
• Malaysian Business
• Principles Of Microeconomics
• Financial Accounting I

SEMESTER 2

• Introduction to Entrepreneurship
• English For Writing
• Business Law
• Information Technology
• Principles Of Macroeconomics
• Financial Accounting II
• Costing I

SEMESTER 3

• Computerized Accounting
• Intermediate Accounting I
• Costing II

Year 2

SEMESTER 4

• English For Communication
• Management Information System
• Intermediate Accounting II
• Taxation I
• Management Accounting
• Principles of Finance
• Principles of Management

SEMESTER 5

• Service Learning Malaysia
• Advanced Accounting
• Financial Management
• Taxation II
• Auditing
• Organizational Behaviour
• Partnership And Company Law

SEMESTER 6

• Industrial Training