BA Finance, Accounting & Management

The BSc (Hons) Finance, Accounting and Management at the University of Nottingham Malaysia delivers a world-class education that integrates key principles of finance, accounting, and business management. This comprehensive three-year programme is accredited by the prestigious triple crown—EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA—and offers exemptions from professional examinations, accelerating progression toward industry-recognised qualifications. Students develop a strong foundation in financial management, corporate reporting, organisational behaviour, and business ethics, while gaining essential skills in financial analysis, strategic decision-making, and leadership. With access to modern facilities and small group tutorials, the programme also offers flexibility through optional modules in taxation, auditing, and international finance, preparing graduates for success in a wide range of global business careers.

Academic Entry Requirements

• A Level: BCC (excluding Critical Thinking and General Studies)

• IB Diploma: 24 points overall

• STPM: BC+C+ (excluding Pengajian Am)

• UEC: 3 B3s and 2 B4s (excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese Language)

• Australian Year 12: ATAR 78 (relevant subjects considered)

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD): 75% average across 6 subjects

• Canadian Secondary Diplomas (Other Provinces): Assessed individually

• China (Gaokao + Senior High School Diploma):

  • Gaokao: 68% average (converted from 750 scale)

  • Senior High School: Minimum 70% overall and 80% in Mathematics

• India (CBSE / CISCE - Class XII): 75% average from best 4 subjects (excluding local language, Environmental Education, General Studies, and PE)

• Advanced Placement (AP): 4, 3, 3 in relevant subjects

• Diploma (Local Institutions): Entry to Year 2, case-by-case; GPA ≥ 3.0/4.0

• Foundation (Local Institutions): GPA ≥ 3.0/4.0 and good subject grades

• Nottingham Foundation Programme: Successful completion with math requirements

Additional requirement:

• Grade B in Mathematics at SPM/GCSE/IGCSE/High School Diploma level (or grade C at a higher level)

English Language Requirements

• IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no less than 6.0 in each element)

• TOEFL (iBT): 90 overall (minimum 19 Writing/Listening, 20 Reading, 22 Speaking)

• PTE (Academic): 71 overall (minimum 65 in each element)

• MUET: Band 4.5

• GCE A/AS Level English: Grade C

• SPM: CEFR Level B2

• GCSE O-Level: Grade C / 4

• IGCSE (First Language): Grade C / 4

• IGCSE (Second Language): Grade B / 6

• UEC: Grade A2

• IB English:

  • A1 or A2 (SL or HL): 4 points

  • B (HL): 4 points

  • B (SL): 5 points

• OSSD English (ENG3U/ENG4U): 75% (no fast-track; must complete all 30 standard credits)

• CBSE/CISCE Class XII or X English: 75% overall

  • Confirmation letter required stating English was medium of instruction (Class X–XII)

Important Notes

• IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted

• IELTS Academic Online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, and PTE Academic Online are not accepted

• IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE test results must be less than two years old

• MUET results are valid for five years

Year 1 – Core Modules

• Business Finance

• Business Law

• Computers in Business

• Economic Principles

• Fundamentals of Financial and Management Accounting

• Organisational Behaviour

• Professional and Academic Development

• Quantitative Methods 1b

•  Plus approved optional modules (must include Quantitative Methods 1A for those without Grade C in A-level Mathematics or equivalent)

Year 2 – Core Modules

• Accounting Information Systems

• Corporate Finance

• Intermediate Corporate Reporting

• Introductory Econometrics

• Management Accounting

• Management Strategy

• Quantitative Methods 2a

•  Plus approved optional modules

Year 3 – Core Modules

• Advanced Corporate Reporting and Analysis

• Advanced Management Accounting

• Business Ethics and Sustainability

• Financial Markets: Theory and Computation

•  Plus approved optional modules