Study accounting in Malaysia: the Accountancy major in Monash's Bachelor of Business and Commerce
Accounting at Monash University Malaysia is a major inside the three-year Bachelor of Business and Commerce. Here is what that means for Indian applicants: 2027 fees with rupee conversions, the Class 12 scores Monash publishes, the English requirement, intakes and the accounting bodies the major is recognised by. We work with 34 partner universities, and our Calicut team guides students into Malaysia every intake.
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The degree at a glance
Malaysia accounting at Monash: one degree, one accountancy pathway
Monash does not run a separate accounting degree on its Malaysia campus. You enrol in the Bachelor of Business and Commerce (course code B2026, accredited in Malaysia as KPT/JPT (R3/0488/6/0042) 01/30 - MQA/SWA0108) and choose Accountancy as your major. It is a three-year, full-time, on-campus degree at Bandar Sunway, Selangor.
The accountancy pathway starts in your first semester: you take Financial accounting 1 instead of the general Accounting in business unit, so the accreditation requirements are covered from day one. If you later change your mind, Monash notes you can move to a non-accountancy major.
What you actually study
The Malaysia accountancy pathway: how the 24 units are built
The degree is 24 units, usually four per semester over six semesters. They fall into four parts: seven core units, an eight-unit major, one capstone unit and eight electives. The accountancy pathway changes the core and the capstone.
Part A: core (7 units)
- Financial accounting 1
- Foundations of finance
- Business law
- Principles of economics
- Introduction to statistical analysis
- Introduction to management
- Management accounting 1
Part B: major (8 units)
- Eight units that make up the Accountancy major
- Financial reporting, management accounting, assurance and taxation themes
- Unit list set by the Monash Handbook
Part C: capstone (1 unit)
- Global issues in accounting
- Compulsory for every accountancy student
- Taken in the final year
Part D: electives (8 units)
- Add a second major
- Or two minors
- Or a minor plus four free electives
- Or eight free electives
Structure from the Monash Malaysia B2026 course map planning guide (students commencing 2026) and the Monash Handbook. Monash notes that most students take the seven Part A units in their first year. Check the handbook for the unit list of your intake year.
Published 2027 fees, converted
Malaysia tuition for Monash accounting, in ringgit and rupees
Monash publishes 2027 annual tuition for the Bachelor of Business and Commerce as RM54,240 for international students and RM45,600 for Malaysian students. Rupee figures below are our conversions at RM1 = Rs23.24, from the Bank Negara Malaysia interbank rate of 6 November 2026, so your family can budget in INR.
International tuition, per year (2027)
≈ Rs12.61 lakh per year
Annual tuition as published for 2027. Monash sets fees each year, so we do not multiply it into a single degree total. The 6% service tax on international tuition works out to about RM3,254, roughly Rs76,000, on the 2027 annual figure.Malaysian tuition, per year (2027)
≈ Rs10.60 lakh per year
Shown for comparison. General fees as published: application RM100 (once), registration RM200 (once), general amenities RM100 per semester; the international student pass application fee is separate.Admission from India
Malaysia entry scores for Monash accounting from India
Monash publishes entry scores by qualification for the whole Bachelor of Business and Commerce. They apply to the accountancy major too.
Indian boards
Source: Monash Malaysia entry score table for the Bachelor of Business and Commerce, checked 11 November 2026.
Other common routes
MQA accepts a minimum D grade at A Level as equivalent to the STPM pass grade.
The prerequisite, as published. Mathematics at Australian Year 11 equivalent is the only subject prerequisite for this degree. If your Class 12 subjects did not include mathematics, send us your subject list before you apply and we will check the position with you.
English evidence
Malaysia campus English requirement for this degree
For undergraduate courses at Monash University Malaysia, the published IELTS (Academic) requirement is an overall 6.5 with 6.0 in each of listening, reading, writing and speaking. Monash accepts equivalent scores on other tests, and the result must be no more than three years old at course start.
Source: Monash University Malaysia English proficiency tests table, checked 11 November 2026.When you can start
Malaysia intakes for Monash accounting: three a year
February, July and October starts mean a student finishing Class 12 in spring does not have to wait a full year. Which start is realistic depends on when your results, English evidence and student pass process come together.
The degree is three years of full-time study, and Monash offers an industry placement unit you can use for real work experience. We plan your intake and visa timeline together so the first semester is not rushed.
After the degree
Malaysia accounting careers and professional bodies
Monash says the Accountancy major in this degree meets the Professional Accounting Accreditation Guidelines in Malaysia. It may give you membership of, or entry to, ACCA (up to 9 fundamental level paper exemptions), CPA Australia, ICAEW, CIMA (up to 8 certificate and operational level exemptions) and MICPA, as published. Exemptions depend on the units you take and the grades you earn.
For graduates the Monash page lists accountancy, financial analysis, business analysis, international trade and marketing among the sectors. If you want a particular professional body, tell us early and we will map your unit choices to it.
Funding scope
Malaysia scholarship routes for this Monash degree
The published Monash High Achiever Award is open to Malaysian and international students entering undergraduate courses, apart from Medical Science, Medicine and Pharmacy. If you are eligible, you receive notice of it with your letter of offer.
It does not replace the entry score. We check your realistic award options alongside your application.
Questions families ask us
Malaysia accounting at Monash: questions we hear
Is there a separate accounting degree at Monash Malaysia?
No. Accounting is the Accountancy major in the Bachelor of Business and Commerce. The degree certificate is the Bachelor of Business and Commerce, with your major recorded in the course structure.
Do I need Class 12 accountancy?
Monash lists mathematics at Australian Year 11 equivalent as the only subject prerequisite. Class 12 accountancy is not listed as a requirement.
Can I study a second major?
Yes. Monash says you can use your eight electives for a second major, two minors or a mix. Plan early, because some units must be taken in a set order.
Will I be eligible for ACCA or CPA?
Monash states the Accountancy major may give entry or exemptions with these bodies. The exact exemptions depend on the units you take and your marks, so confirm with the professional body before you plan around them.
Evidence
Sources for this Malaysia course page
- Monash University Malaysia: Bachelor of Business and Commerce - accreditation code, duration, intakes, 2027 fees, general fees, areas of study, professional recognition, careers. Checked 11 November 2026.
- Monash University Malaysia: entry requirements - entry scores and the mathematics prerequisite. Checked 11 November 2026.
- Monash Malaysia School of Business: B2026 course map planning guide - 24 units, Parts A to D, accountancy pathway. Checked 11 November 2026.
- Monash Malaysia School of Business: professional recognition - ACCA, CPA Australia, ICAEW, CIMA and MICPA details. Checked 11 November 2026.
- Monash Handbook: Accountancy major - availability in B2026 at Malaysia. Checked 11 November 2026.
- Monash University Malaysia: English proficiency tests - IELTS requirement. Checked 11 November 2026.
- Monash University Malaysia: merit scholarships - High Achiever Award eligibility. Checked 11 November 2026.
- Campus photograph: Wikimedia Commons. Rupee conversions at RM1 = Rs23.24, from the Bank Negara Malaysia interbank rate of INR100 = RM4.3023 on 6 November 2026 (bnm.gov.my).
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