Applicants must possess:

1. a bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with Honours from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with a CGPA of at least 2.75; or
2. a bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with a CGPA of 2.50 to 2.74 may be considered, subject to the interview by the Postgraduate Committee; or
3. a bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with a CGPA of 2.00 to 2.49 can be accepted subject to minimum five (5) years working experience in relevant field and subject to the interview by the Postgraduate Committee; or
4. any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the University Senate; and
5. fulfil the English language requirement as set by the University Senate.

Our Programme is a research-based degree that has two key components: coursework and thesis. Before undertaking research, students are required to pass two compulsory courses of 8 credits where they will acquire necessary research skills to undertake independent research.

Pre-requisite Courses (8 credits)

1. SZRZ6014 Research Methodology
2. SCLE6014 Academic Writing

Students also have to defend their proposal to an appointed committee which comprised a chairperson and at least one examiner. Students also have to attend a viva voce session to defend their thesis.

• Financial Accounting and Reporting
• Management Accounting
• Sustainable Development and Reporting, ESG
• Taxation and Zakat
• Accounting Information Systems
• Audit and Corporate Governance
• Risk Management

Dr. Hafizah Abd Mutalib (Tel: +604 928 7208; Email: amhafizah@uum.edu.my)

Mr. Mohamad Azlan Nik Ismail (Tel: +604 928 7212; Email: m.azlan.nik@uum.edu.my)

Madam Zulaidah Mat Said (Tel: +604 928 7210; Email: zulaidah@uum.edu.my)