KULLIYYAH OF ECONOMICS AND
MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

The Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences (KENMS) was one of the first two faculties established when the International Islamic University Malaysia began operations in 1983.  Our vision is to be a leading faculty of international excellence in teaching, research and consulting services integrating conventional economics, accounting, business and finance including Islamic banking and finance-related areas imbued with values and morality based on revealed sources of knowledge. There are currently four academic departments within the Kulliyyah:

INTRODUCTION

Department of Accounting

Department of Accounting
Level 3, KENMS
03 – 6421 4698
acc_kenms@iium.edu.my

The Department of Accounting aims to produce accounting graduates with a high degree of
professionalism and moral excellence; who are professionally competent and observe
ethical norms. As such, the accounting curriculum has been designed to provide the
conceptual framework of accounting by integrating components of Islamic and accounting
knowledge.

Programmes offered by the Department:

  • Bachelor of Accounting (BSc.)

The programme prepares students to face the challenges of a modern accounting and
business profession. Due to its quality, the programme has been granted maximum
exemption of examination papers by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
(ACCA), Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA), Chartered Institute
of Management Accountants (CIMA), Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and
Wales (ICAEW) and the CPA (Australia). Local and international students will graduate
with a total of 148 and 146 credit hours, respectively; inclusive of 6 months industrial
training.

  • Master of Science (MSc.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Accounting

Our postgraduate programmes aim to develop experts who are able to formulate
Islamically desirable policies in line with the rapidly changing Accounting environment.
Moreover, our programmes encourage further research in accounting, which incorporates
the Islamic perspective. The department’s strengths are in the areas of Islamic
Accounting, Environmental Accounting, Zakat Accounting, Management Accounting,
Public Sector Accounting, Accounting Education & Ethics, Auditing, Taxation, Financial
Reporting, Accounting Information Systems and Corporate Governance.

The department is fully committed to a high standard of teaching. A small group,
problem-centred teaching philosophy complements the use of up-to-date technology and
training facilities. Career development has been an integral part of the Department
experience. A wide variety of corporations, including leading audit firms, visit the department
annually to recruit our graduates

The Department continues its efforts to produce well-rounded intellectuals and
professionals who are committed to the promotion of Islamic principles and disciplines.
Our graduates have been successful in securing jobs in various sectors such as public
accounting, auditing, consulting, finance, banking and general management.

Going forward, the Department aspires to develop more rigorous programmes in Accounting
from an Islamic perspective. Courses in this area are being offered and taught by our
qualified lecturers and international experts. Realising the increasing awareness and need
for Islamic banking and finance, our graduates are actively involved in developing
accounting practices in various banks and financial institutions.

VISION

To produce accounting graduates that are:

  • Accounting practitioners who apply fundamental knowledge and practical skills in
    contributing to the betterment of the private and public organisations globally.
  •  Accounting practitioners who lead and effectively communicate with team members in
    solving workplace and professional issues.
  • Accounting practitioners who demonstrate strong Islamic values encompassing
    professional and ethical responsibilities to the profession, society and the environment.
  • Accounting practitioners who continuously enhance their professional skills through
    lifelong learning and professional development. framework of accounting by integrating components of Islamic and accounting knowledge.

MISSION

The Department of Accounting aims to produce accounting graduates who are
professionally competent and observe ethical norms. As such, the accounting curriculum
has been designed to provide the conceptual framework of accounting by integrating
components of Islamic and accounting knowledge.

COORDINATOR

Undergraduate Coordinator:
Dr. Maslina Bt. Ahmad
03-64214662
maslina@iium.edu.my

HOD

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Zamri Bin Osman@ Hussin
03-64214672
azamrio@iium.edu.my

LIST OF SUBJECTS

ELECTIVES SUBJECTS

PRACTICAL TRAINING

Minimum Requirement for Bachelor of Accounting

A grade of B (or Q.P.E of 3.00) for ACC 1101 and ACC 1511 (in the first attempt) and CGPA of not less than 2.5.

*ACC 1101 – Financial Accounting & Reporting 1
*ACC 1511 – Management Accounting Fundamentals

Study plan for Bachelor of Accounting

Please download study plan HERE

MOHD MUAZZAM MOHAMED

1997
Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)
Chief Executive Officer, BIMB Holdings Bhd

IBRAHIM SANI

2008
Executive Producer
Lead Business Editor Astro Awani

HAREEZ SULAIMAN

2000
Managing Director
Amana Takaful (Maldives) PLC

YASSER ARAFAT ISHAK

1994
Chief Executive Officer
KPJ Pahang Specialist Hospital

DR. NURMAZILAH DATO’ MAHZAN

1993
Chief Executive Officer