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Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025

Bachelor of Accountancy

The programme provides a holistic education that is broad-based with a strong accounting core, covering business, data analytics, digital technology, sustainability, entrepreneurship, leadership skills, communications and social responsibility – preparing our students to pursue meaningful careers in the accounting and finance professions.

Singapore Management University
School of Accountancy
Course type: Full-time
Course duration : 3 - 4 years (Direct Meritorious Honours)

All students are guaranteed a Second Major, which they can choose from any School across SMU.

Exemptions are also possible and can be calculated using the SMU Exemptions Calculator.

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Course details

Minor/Second Major offered
  • Accounting with Track in Sustainability Accounting
  • Second major in Accounting
  • Second major in Accounting with Track in Sustainability Accounting
  • Second major in Accounting Data and Analytics
  • Second major in Financial Forensics
  • Second major from any other SMU School.
Field of study
Business
Track/Specialisation

This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:

  • Accounting with Track in Sustainability Accounting
  • Second Major in Accounting
  • Second Major in Accounting with Track in Sustainability Accounting
  • Second Major in Accounting Data and Analytics
  • Second Major in Financial Forensics
  • A Second Major from any other SMU School

All students are guaranteed a Second Major, which they can choose from any School across SMU, within their first 2 years of studies.

Refer to the full list of majors.
Certification offered

Bachelor of Accountancy
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Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the following entry requirements for the course application:

Qualification Requirement
A-Level

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Polytechnic Diploma

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International Baccalaureate Diploma

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NUS High School Diploma

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International and other qualifications

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Internship

Internship duration Minimum 10 weeks
Internship timeframe Before graduation

Internship is a mandatory degree requirement and carries 1 CU. To earn the 1 CU credit, students are required to complete pre-, mid- and post-activity reflections on their selected learning objectives for all internships that contribute to the degree requirement of total 10 weeks.

Students must ensure that the 10-week attachment held is in the area of Accounting Services, Audit, Taxation or Advisory. Positions outside these areas are permissible provided the nature of the work is accounting-related and entails applications of theories and concepts students have learnt in the Accounting Core, Accounting Data and Analytics and/or Finance subject area.

Work study option

Work-Study Programmes (WSP)

Work-Study Programmes (WSP) at SMU provide opportunities for students to undergo longer internship durations to better interlace classroom-learning with structured on-the-job training.

Students will alternate working at least four days and studying on campus for one day each week for a minimum of 20 weeks.

The SMU School of Accountancy offers the following WSPs:

  • SMU Accounting Data and Analytics Work-Study Programme: This programme aims to train the next generation of accounting professionals for digital transformation. Students under this programme will have the opportunity to apply their data analytics knowledge and pick up new skill-sets in an internship with the Big Four in one of their four services lines – Assurance, Consulting, Strategy and Transactions, and Tax.
  • SMU Audit & Assurance Work-Study Elective: The Audit and Assurance Work-Study Elective provides students a robust and holistic understanding of the real-world processes in the auditing field and its use of technology. The work-study attachment at Deloitte will lay the foundation for students to perform higher-level audit work when they join the profession.
  • SMU Financial Forensics Work-Study Programme: Students in this programme will develop skill-sets in financial forensics through an immersive on-the-job experience detecting and preventing financial crime in the digital technology domain, through a 20-week internship with OCBC Bank. Students will have the opportunity to rotate within one or more divisions at the bank: Group Finance, Group Legal and Compliance, and Group Audit.
  • SMU Sustainability Accounting Work-Study Elective: Accounting professionals have a crucial impact in driving sustainable business developments by analysing and translating climate-related risks and opportunities into financial impact for business. This extended internship programme is an excellent opportunity for students to explore the principles and real-world applications of sustainability accounting, as well as gain exposure to the latest trends in the field. Students can develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become effective sustainability accountants and contribute to the development of sustainable businesses.

Overseas exposure programme

SMU has made it a requirement for all undergraduates to acquire overseas experience during their period of study at the University. When students approach their global exposure opportunities with an enthusiastic and open mind, the benefits are immense. Academically, gaining a first-hand, real-world perspective of issues learnt in the classroom serves to deepen students’ learning and knowledge application. More importantly, the journey builds independence, empathy, open-mindedness, not to mention soft-skills like communication and teamwork. These attributes not only build character and personal development, but also give students an edge when they are seeking employment and advancement in the competitive workplace.

100% of our students can embark on at least one global experience before graduating, by participating in any of the following SMU-organised overseas activities:

  • International Exchange Programme: Duration varies; as per programme requirement
  • Summer Exchange Programme: Duration varies; as per programme requirement
  • Short-Term Study Programme: Duration varies; as per programme requirement
  • Community Service: 5 working days or longer
  • Study Mission: 5 working days or longer
  • Co-Curricular Activities: 5 working days or longer
  • Internship: 5 working days or longer
  • Global Innovation Immersion Programme: 5 working days or longer
  • SMU-X Overseas: 5 working days or longer
  • Cultural Immersion Programme: 5 working days or longer

Career prospects

You can explore the following career options upon graduation:

  • Audit & Assurance
  • Business Valuation
  • Consultancy
  • Enterprise Risk Management
  • Financial Accounting
  • Financial Forensics
  • Internal Audit
  • Investment Banking
  • Management Accounting
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Restructuring and Insolvency
  • Sustainability Accounting
  • Tax

Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.

Graduate employment outcomes

Refer to the complete Graduate Employment Survey (GES) report 2024 for more information.

How to register

Direct Admissions with SMU

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