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Business education in the University of Malaya (UM) dates back to 1966 when the Faculty of Economics and Administration first offered business and accounting courses. In line with the increasing demand for accounting and business programmes, the Faculty of Business and Accountancy (FBA) was subsequently established in 1997 to focus on developing these programmes. FBA strives to meet the challenges of preparing students to play a vital role in industry and nation building. FBA seeks to remain at the forefront of business and accounting education and continues to enjoy the reputation as an excellent knowledge-based institution.
PROGRAMME GOAL AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
Aim of the Programme
To equip graduates with knowledge, competency, practical skills, leadership attributes and problem solving skills in business management.
Learning Outcomes of the programme
At the end of the BBA programme, graduates are able to:
• Acquire knowledge in various business disciplines
• Apply the knowledge in various functional business disciplines
• Demonstrate an awareness of social responsibility
• Demonstrate professional behaviour
• Show the ability to communicate, lead and work in a team
• Solve problems using the scientific approach
• Become life-long self-directed learners
• Apply managerial and entrepreneurial skills.
• Human Resource Executive/Manager
• Training Executive/Manager
• Recruitment/staffing Executive
• Risk Manager
• Fund Manager
• Investment Analyst
• Financial Analyst
• Portfolio Manager
• Insurance/Banking Product Manager
• Stock Broker/Remisier
• Financial Planner/ Executive
• Marketing Researcher
• Sales/ Marketing Executive/ Manager
• Promotions Manager
• Import/ Export Executive
| Types of Courses | Credits |
| University Courses | 13 |
| Core Courses | 49 |
| Specialization/Elective Courses | 51 |
| Industrial Training | 9 |
| TOTAL | 122 |
Duration of study: 7 semesters
| STPM (Current Year) |
MATRICULATION/FOUNDATION |
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Science and Arts Stream Passed the STPM with at least a CGPA of 3.30; and Obtained at least Grade B+ at the STPM level in two (2) of the following subjects: • Accounting and Obtained at least Grade B+ in Mathematics and a pass in English language at the SPM level; and Obtained at least Band 3 in MUET; and Passed the interview. |
Science and Accounting Stream Passed the Matriculation/Foundation with at least a CGPA of 3.30; and Obtained at least Grade B+ at the Matriculation / Foundation level in two (2) of the following subjects: • Accounting and Obtained at least Grade B+ in Mathematics and a pass in English language at the SPM level; and Obtained at least Band 3 in MUET; and Passed the interview. |
| DIPLOMA/EQUIVALENT | OTHER REQUIREMENTS |
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Science and Arts Stream REQUIREMENT 1 Possess a Diploma from any institution recognized by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the University’s Senate with at least a CGPA of 3.30; and Obtained at least Grade B+ at the Diploma level in two (2) of the following subjects: • Accounting and Obtained at least Grade B+ in Mathematics and a pass in English language at the SPM level; and Obtained at least Band 3 in MUET; and Passed the interview. OR REQUIREMENT 2 Passed STPM not in current year with at least a CGPA of 3.30 and Obtained at least Grade B+ at the STPM level in two (2) of the following subjects: • Accounting and Obtained at least Grade B+ in Mathematics and a pass in English Language at the SPM level; and Obtained at least Grade B+ in Mathematics and a pass in English language at the SPM level; and Obtained at least Band 3 in MUET; and Passed the interview. OR REQUIRMENT 3 Passed the Matriculation/ Foundations not in current year with at least a CGPA of 3.30 and Obtained at least Grade B+ at the Matriculation/ Foundations level in two (2) of the following subjects: • Accounting and Obtained at least Grade B+ in Mathematics and a pass in English language at the SPM level; and Obtained at least Band 3 in MUET; and Passed the interview. |
A-Level, AUSMAT and IB REQUIREMENT 1 Passed the GCE A-Level with at least Grade B in two (2) of the following subjects: • Accounting and Obtained at least Grade B+ for Mathematics and pass in English Language at the SPM level; and Obtained at least Band 3 in MUET However, applicants who do not have MUET but have the following results may be considered for conditional offer by fulfilling the MUET requirements within the duration of one (1) academic session: • Obtained at least Band 4.5 in IELTS (Academic) or • Obtained score of at least 477 (PBT) / 153 (CBT) / 53 (IBT) in TOEFL. and Passed the interview. OR REQUIREMENT 2 Possess the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) with a minimum score of 35 points; and Obtained grade 5 (Higher Level) at the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) level in two (2) of the following subjects: • Mathematics and Obtained at least Band 3 in MUET However, applicants who do not have MUET but have the following results may be considered for conditional offer by fulfilling the MUET requirements within the duration of one (1) academic session: • Obtained at least Band 4.5 in IELTS (Academic) or • Obtained score of at least 477 (PBT) / 153 (CBT) / 53 (IBT) in TOEFL. and Passed the interview. OR REQUIREMENT 3 Possess the Australian Matriculation Programme (AUSMAT) with a minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) rank of 80 percent (%); and Obtained at least a score of 70% at the AUSMAT level in two (2) of the following subjects: • Mathematics and Obtained at least Band 3 in MUET However, applicants who do not have MUET but have the following results may be considered for conditional offer by fulfilling the MUET requirements within the duration of one (1) academic session: • Obtained at least Band 4.5 in IELTS (Academic) or • Obtained score of at least 477 (PBT) / 153 (CBT) / 53 (IBT) in TOEFL. |
Undergraduate Office,
Faculty of Business and Economics,
Ground Floor, H10 Building,
University of Malaya,
50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Last Update: 26/09/2024