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Overview
Overall, this programme encompasses a comprehensive study of money markets, financial instruments, financial planning, banking and corporate restructuring. Ideal for students who have an inclination towards numbers and an interest in making smart investment and financial trades, the curriculum provides a solid understanding of the workings of the financial markets through a combination 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: ge.mohe.gov.my/)
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
UCSI 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
Minimum average of 60% 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%
Note / Legend:
Discretion is given to the Head of School to deal with applicants who have results borderline to the Academic Requirements.
SPM Credit – 'A+' to 'C'O-Level – 'A' to 'C'
UEC Credit – 'A1' to 'B6'
STPM principal – 'A' to 'C'
A-Level principal – 'A' to 'D'
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 Markets and Institutions
- Statistics and its Applications
- Principles of Banking
- Microeconomics
- Introductory Accounting
- Business Communication
- Financial Management 1
- Macroeconomics
- Introduction to Islamic Banking and Finance
- Co-Operative Placement 1
- Finance and Security Law
- University Life (MPU-U2)
- Business Law - Malaysian Perspective (MPU-U3)/
Other MPU-U3 equivalent courses (MPU-U3) - Extracurricular Learning Experience 1 (MPU-U4)
Electives 1 (Choose one)
- Fundamental Management
- Sales Management
- Financial Management 2
- International Bank Management
- Basic Econometrics
- Corporate Finance
- Islamic Financial Markets and Institutions
- Personal Wealth Management
- Investment Analysis
- Equity Analysis
- Co-Operative Placement 2
- Extracurricular Learning Experience 2 (MPU-U4)
- Co-Operative Placement 2
Electives 2 (Choose two)
- Treasury Management
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Organisational Behaviour
- Financial Research Project A
- Risk Management and Insurance
- Business Research Method
- Portfolio Management
- Treasury Management
- Financial Research Project B
- Financial Derivatives
- Multinational Finance
- Merger, Acquisition and Corporate Restructuring
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Co-Operative Placement 3
- Extracurricular Learning Experience 3 (MPU-U4)
Electives 3
- Entrepreneurship
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
(Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban) - Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
(Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)
- Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
- Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
(Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)
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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.
