Faculty of Business and Accountancy

Business, Finance
and Accountancy

Build professional confidence through business insight, financial literacy, and practical industry-ready learning.

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Program informations

Program Format Full time
Program Level Master's
Duration 2 Years
Scholarship options Available
Tuition fee RM 12,000 / Year
Language English

Application dates

Session March Intake
Start date March
End date February
Session September Intake
Start date September
End date August

Welcome to Faculty of Business and Accountancy

The Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM) program is designed to develop future-ready graduates equipped with strong academic knowledge and industry-relevant skills. The curriculum combines theoretical understanding with practical learning experiences to ensure students gain both intellectual depth and real-world capabilities.

Students will engage in interactive lectures, applied projects, collaborative discussions, and problem-solving activities that strengthen analytical thinking and professional competence. Through this learning environment, UPTM nurtures graduates who are innovative, adaptable, and prepared to contribute meaningfully to national and global industries.

Experts

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Ms. Grace Chan Hwee

Ms. Grace Chan Hwee

Human Capital Strategist | Executive Coach | Talent Development Specialist

Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM)

Ms. Grace Chan Hwee is a Human Capital Strategist, Executive Coach, and Talent Development Specialist with over 30 years of experience across FMCG, banking, insurance, stock exchange, education, diversified conglomerates, and the oil & gas industry. She specializes in talent acquisition, succession planning, performance management, learning and development, employee engagement, and leadership coaching. She has successfully led large-scale HR transformation initiatives and coached leaders, executives, women, and fresh graduates across the Asia-Pacific region.

Academic Background

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Economics, Carleton University, Canada
  • Diploma in Personnel Management, MIHRM
  • Certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner
  • Certified Business & Career Coach
  • PSMB Certified Trainer

Research Interests

  • Human Capital Management
  • Talent Development
  • Leadership Development
  • Employee Engagement
  • Performance Management
  • Succession Planning
  • Change Management
  • Organizational Development
  • Learning & Development
  • Coaching & Mentoring

Selected Publications

Academic Contributions

  • Conducted workshops on HR Tools for People Managers, Rethink HR, Learning Needs Analysis, and Talent Development.
  • Delivered professional training in KPI Setting using the Balanced Scorecard, Performance Management, Change Management, Talent Development, Succession Planning, Competency-Based Interviewing, Communication, Leadership, Customer Service, and Team Building.
  • Coached business leaders, women leaders, young professionals, and fresh graduates in career and leadership development.
  • Led organizations to receive the Malaysian Institute of Human Resource Management Employer of Choice Award (Gold Winner) and Asia's Best Employer Brand Awards.
Mr. Ahmad Farid Bin Hanif

Mr. Ahmad Farid Bin Hanif

Senior Vice President, Corporate Banking, MBSB Bank Berhad

Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM)

Mr. Ahmad Farid Bin Hanif is a seasoned banking and corporate finance professional with over 25 years of experience in corporate banking, investment banking, project finance, debt capital markets, and financial advisory services. He currently serves as Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Banking at MBSB Bank Berhad and is also a Committee Member of the Finance and Investment Committee at Yayasan Wilayah Persekutuan. Throughout his career, he has led major financing, syndicated loan, and investment banking transactions involving government-linked companies, financial institutions, and multinational corporations.

Academic Background

  • Bachelor of Science (Economics) in Accounting & Finance (Second Class Upper), The London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • A-Levels, Concord College, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
  • Capital Market Services Representative Licence (CMSRL) – Securities Commission Malaysia

Research Interests

  • Corporate Banking
  • Investment Banking
  • Corporate Finance
  • Project Finance
  • Debt Capital Markets
  • Islamic Finance
  • Financial Strategy
  • Risk Management
  • Infrastructure Financing

Selected Publications

Academic Contributions

  • Guest speaker and industry expert in corporate banking and investment banking.
  • Extensive experience in financing infrastructure, renewable energy, aviation, and government-linked projects.
  • Completed executive programmes at INSEAD, Melbourne Business School, and IMD/SIDC in leadership and business management.
  • Brings practical industry expertise in corporate finance, banking strategy, capital markets, and financial management to higher education.
Datuk Seri Dr. Md Zabid Bin Haji Abdul Rashid

Datuk Seri Dr. Md Zabid Bin Haji Abdul Rashid

Adjunct Professor (Faculty of Business and Accountancy (FABA)

Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM)

Adjunct Professor Datuk Seri Dr. Md Zabid Bin Haji Abdul Rashid is a distinguished academic, corporate leader, and management consultant with decades of experience in higher education, strategic management, corporate governance, finance, and leadership. He serves as CEO of Yayasan Pendidikan Tun Abdul Razak (PINTAR), Executive Director of Think Data Sdn. Bhd., Chairman of Koperasi Profesional Wilayah Berhad, and Chairman of Covers International Limited. As an Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Business and Accountancy, Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM), he contributes extensive expertise in strategic planning, business analytics, finance, and organizational leadership.

Academic Background

  • Doctor of Science in Management, University of Aix-Marseille III / E.S.S.E.C., France
  • Diplôme d'Études Approfondies (D.E.A.) in Strategy and Finance, University of Aix-Marseille III, France
  • Master of Science in Agricultural Economics, Wye College, University of London (now Imperial College London)
  • Bachelor of Science (Agribusiness), Universiti Putra Malaysia
  • Companion (CMgr CCMI) & Fellow (FCMI), Chartered Management Institute (UK)
  • Chartered Accountant (CA), Malaysian Institute of Accountants
  • Fellow CPA Australia (FCPA)

Research Interests

  • Strategic Management
  • Corporate Governance
  • Human Resource Analytics
  • Business Data Analytics
  • Finance and Investment
  • Strategic Marketing
  • Organizational Management
  • Leadership
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
  • Research Management

Selected Publications

  • Author of more than 180 publications including journal articles, conference papers, books, book chapters, monographs, professional magazines, and newspapers.
  • H-Index: 23
  • Over 4,050 citations (as of July 2024)

Academic Contributions

  • Adjunct Professor, Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM).
  • Former President & Vice Chancellor, Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNIRAZAK).
  • Former Professor & Dean, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM).
  • Former Professor & Director, Open University Malaysia (OUM).
  • Supervised more than 60 undergraduate, 62 MBA, 10 Master's, and 13 PhD research projects and theses.
  • Conducted consultancy and executive training for ministries, universities, government agencies, multinational corporations, and international organizations.
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Why Students Choose Our Facilities

Our campus provides a modern environment designed to enhance learning, research and collaboration. From advanced laboratories to collaborative spaces, students are supported with facilities that foster academic success and innovation.

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Course Modules

Digital Innovation

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Software Testing

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UX Design

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Web Development

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Data Analytics

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Student Handbook

Helpful guides and reference materials for students.

Foundation in Commerce

Everything you need to know before starting your semester.

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Diploma of Accountancy

Guide to libraries, labs, study rooms and student areas.

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Bachelor of Accountancy

Understand grading systems, attendance rules and policies.

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Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Human Resource Management (AB201)

Prepare your resume, interview skills and workplace tips.

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Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours)

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Bachelor of Communication (Hons) in Corporate Communication

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Bachelor of Business Administration (Digital Marketing) (AB203)

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Programmes

Explore the academic pathways offered at UPTM.

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Bachelor

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Professional

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Postgraduate

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Software, AI & Systems

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Faculty Structure

FABA Leadership Team

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Dean

Dr. Nurul Fitri binti Mohd Noor

Faculty of Business and Accountancy

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Deputy Dean

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dewi Zizzwi binti Abdul Manan

Academic Affairs

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Head of Program

Mohd Azril bin Abdul Aziz

Business Administration

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Head of Program

Fazrul Radzi bin Shaharom

Business Administration

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Head of Programme

Lily Suriana binti Hassan

Diploma of Accountancy

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Industrial Training Coordinator

Dr. Farzana Izzati binti Abdullah

Business Programme

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Adjunct Professors

Adjunct Professors

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Datuk Dr. Tengku Naufal bin Tengku Mansor

Adjunct Professor

Strategic Management & Leadership
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Datuk Seri Dr. Md Zabid bin Haji Abdul Rashid

Adjunct Professor

Accounting & Corporate Governance
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Mr. Ahmad Farid bin Hanif

Adjunct Professor

Finance & Investment Management
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Visiting Professors

Visiting Professors

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Professor Dr. Peter Mayer

Visiting Professor at FABA and Professor of General Economics and International Economics at Osnabruck University of Applied Sciences, Germany, since 2001. He teaches Economic Policy, International Economics, and related subjects in the Faculty of Business Management and Social Sciences.

Leadership Roles

Professor Mayer has held several important administrative positions and leads international higher education development through the IDC programme.

  • Vice President for International Affairs (2003-2007)
  • Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration and Social Sciences
  • Project Manager of the International Deans Course (IDC) since 2007

Education and Background

He earned his PhD from Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt in 1992 and studied business and economics in Germany and the United States.

  • Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt
  • University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
  • International experience in Korea, Ghana, South Africa, and Germany

Research and Publications

His recent scholarly work includes European integration, diversity management, and university change management.

  • Europaische Integration, 4th Edition, 2025
  • Diversity Management in German Higher Education Institutions (2025)
  • Contributions to Managing Change at Universities

International Contributions

Professor Mayer contributes significantly to international higher education and university leadership capacity building.

  • Develops internationalization strategies for universities
  • Visiting professor in China, United States, Slovakia, Thailand, and South Africa
  • Strategic advisory services through DIES-IDC in Ghana and Southeast Asia

Professor Dr. Norzaidi bin Mohd Daud

Visiting Professor at FABA with prior visiting professor experience at King Saud University, Saudi Arabia (2011-2012). Professor Dr. Norzaidi Haji Mohd Daud serves as a Professor at the Faculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia, and also holds the position of Registrar at MISI University.

Educational Background

Professor Norzaidi has a strong international educational foundation in management, technology interaction, and international business.

  • PhD in Management from Multimedia University, Malaysia
  • Master of Management from International Islamic University Malaysia
  • BSc in Business Administration from Bowling Green State University, Ohio, USA

Research and Publications

His scholarly output demonstrates significant academic productivity and impact in information systems, innovation, waqaf, and management.

  • 10+ books in Information Systems, Innovation, Waqaf, and Management
  • 70+ SCOPUS and ISI-indexed journal articles
  • Over 1,700 Google Scholar citations

Awards and Recognition

Professor Norzaidi has received extensive recognition for innovation, research leadership, and advisory contributions.

  • 65+ international innovation awards
  • Leading Researcher by Example (2007)
  • Most Active Advisor (2002)

Academic Contributions

He actively serves the academic community through editorial, mentoring, and professional knowledge-sharing activities.

  • Head of the Integrated Information and Publication Centre at UiTM
  • Editorial Board Member for UiTM academic journals
  • Lecturer and mentor for thesis writing, innovation, and university management
Accounting Department

Accounting Department

Meet the lecturers and academic coordinators supporting FABA accounting programmes.

Dr. Nurul Aishah binti Mohd Zain

Senior Lecturer

Accounting Department
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Dr. Noor Azlina binti Mohamed Rusli

Senior Lecturer

Accounting Department
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Study Leave

Dr. Farhana binti Yusof

Lecturer

Accounting Department
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Business Department

Business Department

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Dr. Norazlina binti Ahmad

Associate Professor

Business Department
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Dr. Muhammad Faiz bin Jamaludin

Senior Lecturer

Business Department
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Dr. Rohidzian binti Mohd Zamri

Senior Lecturer

Business Department
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Dr. Siti Nuzli binti Mohd Noor

Senior Lecturer

Business Department
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e-Bulletin

The Professional Lounge by FABA

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2024, Issue 01

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A message from the faculty

Welcome to Faculty of Business and Accountancy

The Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM) program is designed to develop future-ready graduates equipped with strong academic knowledge and industry-relevant skills. The curriculum combines theoretical understanding with practical learning experiences to ensure students gain both intellectual depth and real-world capabilities.

Students will engage in interactive lectures, applied projects, collaborative discussions, and problem-solving activities that strengthen analytical thinking and professional competence. Through this learning environment, UPTM nurtures graduates who are innovative, adaptable, and prepared to contribute meaningfully to national and global industries.

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Research Conference

Annual academic conference with industry collaboration.

Student Workshop

Hands-on learning sessions and skill development.

Innovation Projects

Students build real-world solutions and prototypes.