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Course Overview

Banking and Finance related to the management of money and financial instruments in an economy. Their activities range from managing the circulation of monies, the decision making of investment, the granting of credit, the acquisition of capital, the provision of banking facilities and the management of financial institutions and financial system.

The Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Banking and Finance  is developed to train students not only on the different operational aspects of a business entity but also equip students with specialised banking and finance knowledge and skills.

In addition, students practice with an industrial relevant tool such as Statistical Analysis System (SAS) for business analytics and intelligence, data management and predictive analytics. The combination of operational efficiency and expertise in banking and finance coupled with ability in the industrial relevant tool is a qualification that is highly sought after by many employers other than those in the banking and finance sector.

Graduates of the Banking and Finance degree programme will be given certain exemptions from the professional examinations of AICB, ACCA, ICSA, MACS and FPAM. UTAR's Banking and Finance is also recognised by Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Programme which provides additional professional pathway to our students to engage in the investment careers. 

Besides, UTAR has partnered with  to enable the Banking and Finance students to access the CIMA Professional Qualification. Students will only need to complete 3 Case Studies exam to complete the professional qualification concurrently with the UTAR Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Banking and Finance degree.

Achievement

The UTAR Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Banking and Finance is recognised by the following organisations.

Curriculum

Year 1

• English for Business
   
• English for Management
   
• Financial Accounting Framework I
   
• Financial Accounting Framework II
   
• Financial Institutions Operations
   
• Management Principles
   
• Managing Information
   
• MPU1*
• National Languages/Other Languages
• Principles of Macroeconomics
   
• Principles of Microeconomics
   
• Principles of Marketing
• Quantitative Techniques I
   
• Quantitative Techniques II
   
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Year 2

• Basic Econometrics
• Business Finance
• Co-Curriculum
• Credit Analysis and Lending
• Customer Relationship Management
   
• Econometrics
   
• Elective I
• Industrial Training
• Legal Framework of Banking and Financial Institutions
• Managerial Accounting
• Money and Banking Management
• MPU1**
• Research Method
• Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies
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Year 3

• Banking Operations and Treasury Management
• Business and Society
• Commercial Bank Management
• Elective II 
• Elective III
• Elective IV
• Financial Derivatives
• International Finance
   
• Islamic Banking
• Research Project
   
• Risk Management
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Elective I - Choose 1 course

• Applied ECommerce
• Digital Marketing
• Financial and Monetary Systems
• Investment Management
• Personal Financial Planning and Management
• Portfolio Management
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• Elective II - Choose 1 course

  • Business Taxation
  • Financial Technology
  • Introduction to Financial Prediction with Machine Learning in Python?
     
  • Money and Financial Technology
  • Time Series Analysis

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• Elective III - Choose 1 course

  • Academic Writing
  • Advanced Financial Prediction with Deep Learning in Python?
     
  • Business Analytics?
     
  • Introduction to Internet of Things and Its Application?
     
  • Positive Psychology?
     

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  • Elective IV - Choose 1 course

    • Confucianism and Modern Society
    • Digital Entrepreneurship?
       
    • Fundamentals of Business Systems?
       
    • Fundamentals of Digital Media Technology?
       
    • Interpersonal Communication
    • Introduction to Multimedia
    • Public Speaking and Oral Presentation
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  • MPU 1* - Choose 1 course

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      • Falsafah dan Isu Semasa - For Local Students 
      • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 - For International Students 

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  • MPU 1** - Choose 1 course

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      • Philosophy and Current Issues - For International Students 
      • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban  - For Local Students 

National Language/Other Language - Choose 1 course

• Introduction to Chinese Language I?
• Introduction to French
   
• Introduction to German Language
   
• Introduction to Japanese
• Introduction to Tamil Language
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Co-curriculum - Choose 1 course

• Art, Craft, and Design
• Arts and Cultural Performance
• Business Plan Writing & Preparation
• Community Project
• Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
   
• Language, Culture and Social Study Aboard
• Leadership and Teambuilding
   
• Management of Sports Activities?
• Music Performance
   
• Oral Communication
   
• Social Entrepreneurship Project
• Study Soft Skills and/or Life Skills Abroad
   
• Team Work and Collaborative Project
   
• Work Ethics and EQ
   
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Entry Requirements

STPM 1. A minimum of Grade C (GP 2.0) in any 2 subjects 2. Pass in Mathematics and English at SPM level / equivalent* 

STAM 1. A minimum grade of Jayyid 2. Pass in Mathematics and English at SPM level / equivalent* 

A-Level 1. A minimum of Grade D in any 2 subjects 2. Pass in Mathematics and English at SPM level / equivalent* 

UEC 1. Grade B in 5 subjects 2. Pass in Mathematics and English at SPM level / equivalent* SAM 1. Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) 70 and Grade B in any 2 subjects 2. Pass in Mathematics and English at SPM level / equivalent* 

CPU 1. An average of 70% in 6 subjects 2. Pass in Mathematics and English at SPM level / equivalent*

TVET Diplomas: Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) / Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) / Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM)  1. Must be fully accredited by MQA. 2. A minimum CGPA of 2.50 or CGPA 2.00 with at least 2 years working experience in relevant field, subject to Senate / Academic Board’s approval. 3. Applicants will be required to pass the admission screening process conducted by the faculty and undergo the Bridging programme, if necessary, during the period of their study in addition to the existing curriculum structure. 4. Credit transfer can be considered on a case-to-case basis and subject to existing credit transfer policies which are in effect.

Foundation from UTAR 1. Minimum CGPA of 2.00 2. Pass in Mathematics and English at SPM level / equivalent*

Matriculation / Foundation from other Institutions of Higher Learning / equivalent Diploma (Level 4, MQF) Advanced Diploma (Level 5, MQF): Minimum CGPA of 2.00

*Note: The requirement for a pass in Mathematics and English at SPM Level can be waived should the qualifications contain Mathematics and English subjects with an equivalent / higher achievement. Applicants without a pass in SPM Mathematics / equivalent can be admitted but are required to attend Mathematics Enhancement Course (MEC). Students must pass the MEC as a prerequisite to related core courses before joining the degree programme. Applicants without a pass in SPM English / equivalent can be admitted but are required to take one of the English Proficiency Test listed in the University's Recognised English Examinations and Minimum Scores chart. Students must meet the English language requirements before joining the degree programme.

Career Prospects

• Financial Sector Corporate Governance and Market Surveillance Manager
   
• Bank Credit Analyst
   
• Personnel Financial Planner
   
• Hedge Fund Manager
   
• Portfolio Investment Manager
   
• Business and Financial Analyst
   
• Financial Analyst
• Investment Banking Analyst
   
• Investment Performance Measurement Analyst