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Course 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.

Curriculum

Year 1

• 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

Year 2

• 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

Year 3

• 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

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 - University Life
2. U2 - Integriti dan Anti Rasuah (Integrity and Anti- Corruption)
3. U4 - Extracurricular Learning Experience 1
4. U4 - Extracurricular Learning Experience 2
5. U4 - Extracurricular Learning Experience 3

All information is correct at the time of upload and UCSI University reserves the right to make amendments without prior notice.

Entry Requirements

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

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.
 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR FOUNDATION YEAR

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 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

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)

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

TOEFL Essentials (Online)

8.5

MUET

Band 4

IELTS

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).
• 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.

Career Prospects

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