Diploma in Finance

Approval Code	N/343/4/0272; 06/2024
Accreditation Code	MQA/PA 11335
Classification	Diploma in Finance
Subject Area	Finance, Banking, Insurance
Course Mode	Full Time
Course Duration	2 Years
Course Location	Kuala Lumpur
Intakes	January, May and September

Finance is the systematic and comprehensive financial technique pertaining to business and investment. Finance also refers to the process of summarising, analysing and reporting company performance. From the financial statements that summarise a large company's operations, financial position and cash flows over a particular period come a concise summary of the company’s financial performance. This programme aims to provide students with a holistic and wholesome learning approach towards finance with the aim of providing a broad-based education, in the areas of financial and investment context use for decision-making in a variety of business contexts. Students learn the relevant academic principles of finance, skills and knowledge through innovative teaching and learning methodologies. Basically, students will be equipped with communication and analytical skills which will be applied to their work once they graduate.

Assessments

The assessment includes a combination of examinations, projects and assignments. Students will acquire up-to-date finance technical skills that are relevant and competitive. This reflects the complex and challenging nature of finance and business realms.

Qualification

Academic Requirements

SPM

3 credits or 3 Grade (Cs) including Mathematics and pass in English

O-Level

Minimum 3 Grade (Cs) including Mathematics and pass in English

UEC

Minimum 3 Grade Bs including Mathematics and pass in English

STPM

Grade (C) (CGPA2.0) in any subject; credit in Mathematics and pass in English at SPM level

A-Level

Minimum Grade D in any one subject

Other equivalent qualifications accredited by Malaysian government.

English Language Requirements

IELTS minimum Band 5.0
TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum 42
Cambridge English Qualification and Test minimum score of 154
Pearson Test of English minimum score 47
MUET minimum Band 3

Note / Legend:

Discretion is given to the Head of Department 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' Levels principal – 'A' to 'E'

Upon the completion of the Diploma in Finance, graduates will achieve strong financial knowledge and technical skills in the business and financial industry. The job scope is as follows: