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Bachelor Of Financial Economics (Hons)

Intakes
January, May and September
Course Duration
3 years
Course Location
Kuala Lumpur
Course Mode
Full-time
Approval Code
R2/0412/6/0028; 04/2028
Accreditation Code
MQA/FA2356


Overview

This programme is structured to equip students with the economic reasoning, quantitative skills and institutional knowledge required to provide solutions to financial problems. The dual emphasis of this course will expose students to a wide variety of decision-making processes... and strategic considerations they will need as financial economists, enabling them to make more informed financial decisions.

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* This programme received a 100% graduate employability score in the Ministry of Higher Education’s Graduate Employability 2022. (Source: ge.mohe.gov.my/)

About the Programme

Examinations, projects, and assignments will be used to assess students. Students must complete a dissertation course in their last year. Internships will also be required for students to build career-related skills that will shape them into effective practitioners. 

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

​UCSI Foundation year

Minimum CGPA of 2.5 and pass SPM (or any equivalent qualification) with credit in Mathematics and pass in English.

STPM

C+ (CGPA 2.33) in any 2 subjects; and pass SPM with credit in Mathematics and pass in English.

​A-Level

2 D grades

UEC

Minimum 5 credits (B6) and pass in Mathematics and English

​National Matriculation/Foundation

Minimum CGPA of 2.5 and pass SPM inclusive of 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 2.5

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.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR FOUNDATION YEAR

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 4
SPM English Language
Grade B+
SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE
Grade C
UEC English Language
Grade A2
IELTS
Band 6
TOEFL iBT
60

  • 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 )
169
Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
(ii. Linguiskill Online)
169
Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
(iii. Occupational English Test (OET)(Conventional/Online))
250
TOEFL IBT
60
Pearson Test of English
59
IELTS
6
MUET
Band 4
TOEFL Essentials (Online)
8.5

  • 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).
  • Placement into the various levels of the English for Tertiary Education programme depends on the English Language qualification students have at the point of admission and/or the outcome of the English Placement Test.
  • The applicants who have met the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement may be advised by Faculty to improve their proficiency by undertaking additional English proficiency courses.

Courses Offered

Year 1
  • Business Accounting
  • Financial Markets and institutions
  • Business Communication
  • Business Law
  • Statistics and Its Applications
  • Macroeconomics
  • Microeconomics
  • Mathematical Economics
  • Co-Operative Placement 1
Year 2
  • Business Research Methods
  • Management Ethics
  • Intermediate Microeconomics
  • Intermediate Macroeconomics
  • Economics for Financial Analysis
  • Basic Econometrics
  • Principles of Banking
  • Applied Econometrics
  • Information System for Sustainability
  • Co-Operative Placement 2
Year 3
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Monetary Economics 1
  • International Economics
  • Investment Analysis
  • Risk Management and Insurance
  • Financial Derivatives
  • Portfolio Management (Elective)
  • Treasure Management (Elective)
  • Development Economic (Elective)
  • Issues in Global Economy (Elective)
  • Research Project 1
  • Research Project 2
  • Co-Operative Placement 3
General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.
For Malaysian students:
  1. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
    (Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
  2. Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
    (Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)
For foreign students:
  1. Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
    (Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)
  2. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
    (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)

All students:
  1. U2 - Integriti dan Anti Rasuah (Integrity and Anti-Corruption)

Career Opportunities

Graduates can work in specialised positions or become highly qualified generalists.

  • Global Asset Manager
  • Private Equity Specialist
  • Investment Risk Manager
  • Other Possible Careers
  • Statistician
  • Corporate Financial Analyst
  • Portfolio Strategist
  • Economist
  • Researcher
  • Financial Analyst
  • Financial Broker
  • Business Analyst
  • Consultant
  • Investment Banker

Fees

Local Students

Approximate Total Fees:

RM 74,450

International Students

Approximate Total Fees:

RM 87,920

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.

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