Master of Accounting (MAcc)

• The Universiti Malaya (UM), Master of Accounting (Reporting and Management Accountability) (MAcc) programme 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 43 credit hours of learning and research activities that cover various accounting related fields.  On average, students would require 1½ to 2 years of study.

Postgraduate Handbook

 MASTER OF ACCOUNTING (REPORTING AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTABILITY) (MAcc) MINI HANDBOOK 2025-2026   

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The graduates of MAcc are expected to acquire advanced knowledge and research skills to administer and manage the financial affairs of various organisations, especially the business organisations in the private sector as well as ministries and departments in the public sector. The programme also serves as an avenue for students to acquire the necessary knowledge in pursuit of a higher degree - the doctoral level. The doctoral degree is deemed as necessary for any individual who wishes to serve the institutions of higher learning as academics

• The programme offers weekday classes from 6.30 pm until 9.30 pm and weekend classes from 9.00 am until 6.00 pm with the emphasis on quality teaching and student participation.
• The minimum and maximum periods of fulltime candidature are three (3) semesters and maximum is eight (8) semesters.
• Courses are divided into two (2) categories: core and elective courses.  In addition, the students are required to undertake a research dissertation in an area of their interest.  The design of the courses and components allow the students to maximise their learning and develop the skills that are essential for their career development.  Students are required to take a total of 43 credits as follows:

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Dr Dalilawati Zainal
dalilawati@um.edu.my

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