Bachelor of Accountancy

SMU

Data processed 6 July 2026. IGP: AY2024/25 intake. Employment: 2025 Graduate Employment Survey.

By Universities.sg · Data: Ministry of Education & SkillsFuture Singapore (GES 2025) · Methodology

The Bachelor of Accountancy is a four-year programme covering accounting fundamentals, business subjects, and the SMU Core Curriculum. It is accredited by multiple professional bodies including ISCA, ICAEW, CPA Australia, and ACCA. Students can pursue second majors and must complete an internship, community service, and a global exposure experience.

This is a quick summary to give you the gist. Always check the latest programme details with the university before making any decisions.

Programme information from SMU

Bachelor of Accountancy at SMU has an IGP of BBB/C, a 94.4% employment rate, and a median starting salary of $4,350, placing it in the upper half by graduate pay.

Admission Requirements

The 10th percentile IGP for this programme is BBB/C, which works out to 59.1 rank points out of 70. That puts it in the middle third among all 77 courses with published IGP data, and 6th out of 10 programmes at SMU by how hard it is to get into. The 90th percentile IGP is AAA/A, so you can see the typical range of admitted students. Polytechnic graduates need a minimum GPA of 3.71 (10th percentile) for admission. The 90th percentile GPA is 3.94.

Graduate Outcomes

In the 2025 Graduate Employment Survey, 94.4% of graduates from this programme found work within six months of their final exams. That's in line with the SMU average of 93.5%, which puts it in the upper half across all surveyed courses. The full-time permanent employment rate is 91.4%. For fresh graduates, the median gross monthly salary is $4,350, which ranks in the upper half of all courses (84th out of 242). That's 9% below the SMU average of $4,798. Most graduates earned between $4,300 and $5,000, the range spanning the 25th to 75th percentile of earners.

Historical Trends

Over the past 12 years (2013–2025), the overall employment rate has remained relatively stable, moving from 94.2% to 94.4%. That's based on 13 years of Graduate Employment Survey data. Median salaries have grown by $1,525 (54%) over the same period, from $2,825 in 2013 to $4,350 in 2025.

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Admission Requirements

  • 59.1 RP
  • BBB/C grades
  • 3.71 GPA

Source: SMU Admissions Office

Latest Job Prospects(2025 GES)

Median Salary
$4,350
75th percentile
$5,000
25th percentile
$4,300
Mean
$4,774
Secured Employment
97%
Overall Employment
94.4%
Full-time Permanent
91.4%

Source: MOE Graduate Employment Survey (2025)

Enrollment Statistics(AY2024-25)

Total Students
1,194
Study Mode
Full time
Gender Distribution
490M
41%
59%
704F

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Contains data from Graduate Employment Survey from MOE made available under Singapore Open Data Licence v1.0

Common questions

What are the admission requirements for Bachelor of Accountancy at SMU?
The 10th percentile IGP for Bachelor of Accountancy at SMU is BBB/C. For polytechnic students, the 10th percentile GPA requirement is 3.71.
What is the employment rate for Bachelor of Accountancy graduates?
The overall employment rate for Bachelor of Accountancy graduates from SMU is 94.4% based on the 2025 Graduate Employment Survey.
What is the median salary for Bachelor of Accountancy graduates?
The median gross monthly salary for Bachelor of Accountancy graduates from SMU is $4,350 based on the 2025 Graduate Employment Survey. The 25th to 75th percentile salary range is $4,300 to $5,000.