Overview
This programme encompasses a comprehensivestudy of financial markets and instruments, financialmodelling, banking and data anlytics. Ideal forstudents who have an inclination towards numbers andan interest in making smart investment and financialtrades, the curriculum provides a solid understanding ofthe workings of the financial markets through acombination of academic rigour and hands-on learning.
* This programme received a 100% graduate employability score in the Ministry of Higher Education¡¯s Graduate Employability 2022. (Source: )
Assessments
The assessment is a combination of examinations, projects and assignments - students in their final year are also required to complete a dissertation in the Financial Research Project course. This will enable students to acquire up-to-date vocational skills that are relevant and competitive, which will undoubtedly reflect the complex and challenging nature of the accounting, finance and business realms.
Academic Requirements
?Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Foundation Year
Minimum CGPA of 2.50 out of 4.00, and pass SPM (or any equivalent qualification) with credit in Mathematics and pass in English.
STPM
Minimum Grade C+ (GP 2.33) in any 2 subjects; and pass SPM (or any equivalent qualification) with credit in Mathematics and pass in English.
?A-Level
Minimum 2 D grades
?UEC
Minimum 5 credits (B6) including Mathematics and pass in English
?National matriculation/ Foundation
Minimum CGPA of 2.50 out of 4.00, and pass SPM (or any equivalent qualification) with credit in Mathematics and pass in English.
?International Baccalaureate (IB)
Minimum score of 26 points in 6 subjects
Canadian Pre-U
Minimum average of 60% in 6 subjects
AUSMAT/ HSC/SACE/TEE/WACE
ATAR score 60% OR minimum 60% average in 5 subjects
Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM/A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
Minimum overall average of 60%
Any qualification equivalent to Diploma in Finance, Banking, Insurance or related field (Level 4, MQF)
Minimum CGPA of 2.50 out of 4.00
Other equivalent qualifications
To be reviewed by the faculty on a case-to-case basis
Note (Source: Finance Program Standard):
The credit requirement for Mathematics and pass in English at SPM level for the candidate with STPM or Matriculation/Foundation qualification can be waived should the qualifications contain Mathematics and English subjects with equivalent / higher achievement.
Academic Requirements
SPM/O-Level or its equivalent
Minimum 5 credits (inclusive of Mathematics and 1 science subjects)
SPM
Pass SPM with minimum 5 credits
O-Level
Minimum 5 credits (C)
UEC
Pass UEC with minimum 3 credits (B6)
Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM/A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
Minimum overall average of 50%
Other qualifications deemed equivalent to SPM/O-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
Minimum overall average of 60%
English Language Requirements
For Local Students
MUET
Band 4SPM English Language
Grade B+SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE
Grade CUEC English Language
Grade A2IELTS
Band 6TOEFL iBT
42- Applicants who have an academic qualification from a higher learning institution which uses English Language as a medium of instruction can be granted an exemption from the University English requirements and MQA requirement.
For International Students
Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
(i. B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced C2 Proficiency)
169Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
(ii. Linguiskill Online)
169Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
(iii. Occupational English Test (OET)(Conventional/Online))
250TOEFL IBT
60Pearson Test of English
59TOEFL Essentials (Online)
8.5MUET
Band 4IELTS
6- International applicants who do not meet the respective academic programme¡¯s English Language Requirements will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling into the English for Tertiary Education programme (R/KJP/00920-00929).
- Financial Management 1
- Microeconomics
- Statistics and Its Application
- Introduction to Fintech
- Macroeconomics
- Programming for Fintech
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Financial Management 2
- Co-operative Placement 1
Elective 1 (Choose one)
- Fundamental of Management
- Fundamental of Marketing
- Corporate Finance
- Basic Econometrics
- Introductory Accounting
- Introduction to Islamic Banking
- Business Communication
- Business & Finance Law
- Business Research Method
- Investment Analysis
- International Bank Management
- Personal Wealth Management
- Co-operative Placement 2
Elective 2 (Choose one)
- Sustainability in Business
- Sales Management
- Multinational Finance
- Financial Research Project A
- Financial Modelling
- Portfolio Management
- Financial Research Project B
- Islamic Capital Market
- Risk Management and Insurance
- Financial Derivatives
- Data Analytics for Finance
- Co-Operative Placement 3
Elective 3 (Choose two)
- Merger, Acquisition and Corporate Restructuring
- Treasury Management
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Investment Ethics
- Entrepreneurship
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
(Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban) - Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
(Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)
- Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
(Falsafah dan Isu Semasa) - Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
(Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)
- U2 - University Life
- U2 - Integriti dan Anti Rasuah (Integrity and Anti- Corruption)
- U4 - Extracurricular Learning Experience 1
- U4 - Extracurricular Learning Experience 2
- U4 - Extracurricular Learning Experience 3
All information is correct at the time of upload and Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» University reserves the right to make amendments without prior notice.
The course is an excellent platform to prepare students for exciting careers in the corporate sector, financial industry, government agencies and evenpostgraduate studies in finance and investment. Graduates of this programme are able to find career opportunities in the following roles:
- Investment Analyst
- Credit Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Treasurer
- Fund Manager
- Credit Analyst
- Financial Planner
- Investment Broker
- Investment Banker
- Risk Manager
- Financial Trader
Module 2 out of 4 towards Certified Financial Planner certification examinations
Exemption for Module 2
The students must have passed BFI302 Risk Management and Insurance with at least a B grade and also need to attend a 30 hour workshop on Estate Planning to be eligible for the exemption.
Along with this students who have passed BFI202 Personal Wealth Management with a B grade are only required to attend 20 a hours workshop on Tax Planning before registering for Module 1 exams. This is in lieu of the 60 hours of lectures required for the module.
Local Students
Approximate Total Fees:
RM 75,440
International Students
Approximate Total Fees:
RM 88,910
Note: This is an estimated fee, as different countries have different visa processing charges and administrative fees. For more information, kindly refer to your region¡¯s counselor for the detailed fee breakdown.
