UBSCHAIYFT-2024-5-O - L-Università ta' Malta

Course Title

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Accountancy and Information Systems

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

3 Years

180 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time

Information for International applicants

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A pass at Intermediate Matriculation Level in Computing or Information Technology, and a pass at Advanced Matriculation Level in Accounting.

Applicants who are not in possession of a pass at Intermediate Matriculation Level in Computing or Information Technology at the time of applying for the Course but are in possession of another qualification in Computing or IT that is deemed relevant by the Boards, or of one Intermediate Matriculation Level subject at grade C or better in Applied Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics or Pure Mathematics, may also be considered.

Applicants who are not in possession of a pass at Advanced Matriculation Level in Accounting at the time of applying for the Course but are in possession of another qualification in Accounting that is deemed to be relevant by the Boards, or of two Advanced Matriculation Level subjects at grade C or better, may also be considered.

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The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Accountancy and Information Systems is an interfaculty programme of the Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy and the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology at the University of Malta. The B.Sc. (Hons) in Accountancy and Information Systems is an interdisciplinary program designed to equip students with a robust foundation in both accounting principles and information technology skills. This program covers a diverse range of study units, including programming in Python, which introduces students to coding and problem-solving techniques; software development methods, focusing on the lifecycle of software creation and management; specialised accounting, which delves into advanced accounting practices and principles; and auditing, providing an in-depth understanding of audit processes and standards. This unique combination of subjects prepares graduates to adeptly navigate and integrate the fields of accountancy and information systems, making them highly valuable in today’s technology-driven business environments.

Communication and Academic Skills Programme

The communication and academic skills programme complements students’ main course of study. It introduces them to writing and presenting as situated within academic contexts sensitive to specific disciplines and develops their competences for future careers.


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

CIS1025	Information Systems	5 ECTS
CIS1220	Programming in Python	5 ECTS
CIS1224	Computer Platforms	5 ECTS
EMA1011	Introduction to Management and Applied Fundamentals	4 ECTS
EMA1100	Business Statistics 1	4 ECTS
EMA1316	Accounting Theory and Practice 1	4 ECTS

Students are required to choose one of the following compulsory study-units according to the corresponding note of each study-unit.

EMA1310*	Foundations and Applications of Economics	4 ECTS
EMA1312**	Introduction to Psychology in Business and Public Life	4 ECTS
EMA1314***	Financial Accounting and Control 1	4 ECTS
EMA1310 - Students who are in possession of Accounting at Advanced Level and Pure Mathematics at Intermediate Level may choose either EMA1312* or EMA1310. EMA1312 is to be taken by students who are in possession of Accounting at Advanced Level but not in possession of Pure Mathematics at Intermediate Level. **EMA1314 is to be taken by students who are not in possession of Accounting at Advanced Level.

Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

ACC1731*	Financial Accounting and Control 2	4 ECTS
ACC1994	Accounting Theory and Practice 2	4 ECTS
CIS1043	Introduction to Databases and Information Management	5 ECTS
CIS1222	Object Oriented Programming	5 ECTS
EMA1200	Business Statistics 2	4 ECTS
ICT1018	Data Structures and Algorithms	5 ECTS
LIN1063	Academic Reading and Writing in English	2 ECTS

Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) Students who are in possession of Accounting at Advanced Level need to choose one Elective from the following study-units below:

ECN1202	Intermediate Microeconomics	4 ECTS
INS1000	Introduction to Insurance and Risk Management	4 ECTS
MRK1400**	Introduction to Marketing Concepts	4 ECTS
MRK1401***	Contemporary Marketing Themes	4 ECTS

*ACC1731 is to be taken by students who are not in possession of Accounting at Advanced Level.
**MRK1400 is to be taken by students who do not possess a pass in Intermediate Level in Marketing.
***MRK1401 is to be taken by students who are in possession of a pass in Intermediate Level in Marketing.

Students are required to register for ALL compulsory study-units, 5 ECTS credits from the elective study-units offered in Year 2, and 2 ECTS of optional study-units to a total of 60 ECTS credits.


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

ACC2821	Civil Law for Accountants	4 ECTS
ACC2851	Accounting Recognition and Measurement	4 ECTS
CIS2062	Enterprise IT Planning 1	5 ECTS
CIS2206	Software Development Methods and Techniques	5 ECTS
CIS2209	Research Methods	5 ECTS
MGT2021	Business Management	4 ECTS
PPL2226	The Public Policy Environment	4 ECTS

Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)

MAT1804	Mathematics for Computing	5 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

ACC2841	Commercial Law for Accountants	4 ECTS
ACC2971	Costing Principles for Management Accounting Applications	8 ECTS
CIS1054	Principles of Web Application Architecture	4 ECTS
CIS2080	DBMS Design and Implementation in Software Solutions	6 ECTS

Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)

CIS2087	e-Business	5 ECTS
CIS2208	Mobile Computing	5 ECTS
CIS2350	Business Applications of AI	5 ECTS

Students are required to register for ALL compulsory study-units, and 15 ECTS credits from the elective study-units listed for Year 3 to a total of 60 ECTS credits.

Students choosing ICT3011 Final Year Project for IT / APT, then no elective study-units are chosen in semester 1 and one elective study-unit must be chosen in semester 2.

Students not choosing ICT3011 Final Year Project for IT / APT, then one elective study-unit must be chosen in semester 1 and two elective study-units in semester 2. Alternatively no study-units may be chosen in semester 1 and instead register for three elective study-units in semester 2.


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

ACC3411	Principles of Auditing	6 ECTS
ACC3461	Specialised Accounting	4 ECTS
ACC3821	Company Law for Accountants	4 ECTS
CIS3062	Enterprise I.T. Planning 2	5 ECTS
CIS3190	Data Analytics	5 ECTS
MGT2345	Enterprise Information Systems	4 ECTS

Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)

CIS3119	Software Engineering: Project Management	5 ECTS
CIS3186	Mobile Device Programming	5 ECTS
CIS3189	Digital Forensics	5 ECTS
ICT3011*	Final Year Project in IT	10 ECTS
*ICT3011 is intended to prepare the students for the type of research that would be required by a postgraduate degree studies in Computer Information Systems.

Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

ACC3221	Fundamentals of Management Accounting	4 ECTS
ACC3311	Elements of Taxation	4 ECTS
ACC3521	Managerial Finance	4 ECTS
CIS3042	Security, Quality and Risk Issues in I.S.	5 ECTS

Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)

CIS2055	Web Applications Architecture and Systems Development	5 ECTS
CIS3023	I.S. Strategy Management and Practice	5 ECTS
CIS3111	Cloud Computing	5 ECTS
CIS3117	Advanced Databases: Data Mining and Warehousing	5 ECTS
CIS3400	Introduction to Fintech	5 ECTS

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Accountancy and Information Systems - B.Sc. (Hons) - under the auspices of the Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy.

Upon successfully completing the B.Sc. (Hons) Accountancy and Information Systems, you will be able to:

Develop a strong foundation in accounting principles and practices.
Acquire proficiency in programming with Python and software development methods.
Understand and apply specialized accounting techniques.
Gain expertise in auditing standards and processes.
Integrate your accounting knowledge with information systems to solve complex business problems.
Enhance your analytical and problem-solving skills within the context of financial data and IT systems.
Prepare for professional certifications and careers in accountancy and information technology.
Develop effective communication and teamwork skills through collaborative projects.
Stay updated with the latest advancements in both accounting and information systems fields.

Non EU Applicants:

Fee per academic year: Eur 10,800

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By the end of the course, you will be able to pursue diverse career opportunities in both accountancy and information technology fields.