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Asia Pacific University - (R2/0412/7/0002)(10/28)(MQA/FA3456)

Master of Finance

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 1 year

Stepping stone into a career in finance. Dual degree option available.

Course Overview

The Master of Finance is intended for finance professionals looking to widen their skill base, or students who have made a professional commitment to pursue a career in the finance industry. The Masters of Finance is designed to provide a stepping stone into careers including corporate finance, security analysis, portfolio management, options and futures, treasury management, the functioning of financial institutions and markets, and financial decision-making.

APU-DMU Dual Degree Programme

Students under this programme will have the option to opt-in for the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme. Under this Scheme, students will receive two Degree Certificates and Transcripts upon graduation: one from Asia Pacific University (APU), Malaysia and one from De Montfort University (DMU), UK.

This programme is specifically designed to provide:

  • A solid in-depth knowledge in the theory and practice of decision making needed to face the challenges in the financial world of today.
  • An understanding of the demanding financial environment and its key areas at a global level.
  • Specialised financial knowledge and tools to move from theory to real-world applications needed for a graduate to be on the forefront of the financial world.
  • FinTech knowledge and technical skill relevant to Finance.

Upon completion of this Master of Finance programme, graduates will have a broad scope of business roles available to them, including:

  • Administrative and Support
  • Financial Manager
  • Insurance Manager
  • Securities Researcher
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Financial Planner
  • Investment Banker
  • Securities Trader
  • Risk Assurance
  • Financial Advisor
  • Financial Analyst
  • Money / Investment Manager
  • Asset Manager
  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
  • Risk Manager

 

Key Facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Study Level
Postgraduate
Programme Type
Master's
Duration
More Information
2.5-3 years (Part time)
1 year (Full time)
Modules
10
Intake
5th February, 2024
4th June, 2024
17th September, 2024
Total Price
RM34,800
More Information
International Student: US$8,820

Course Structure

This programme comprises of ten coursework modules (including a Research Methodology module) and a project. The modules are designed to provide a solid understanding of financial principles and their applications of those understanding to various aspects of the finance industry. The students are able to act autonomously in planning and implementing financial strategies which include Financial Analysis, Quantitative Methods, Investment Management and Financial Markets as well as Corporate Finance.

  • Quantitative Methods for Decision Making
  • Securities, Futures and Options
  • Financial Regulation and Regulatory Policy
  • Financial Markets and Institutions
  • Corporate Finance
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Fixed Income and Equity Investment
  • International Finance
  • Investment and Portfolio Management
  • Research Methodology
  • Project

Intake Dates

Full time

  • February
  • June
  • September

Part time

  • January
  • March
  • June
  • August
  • October

Fees

Local Students
RM34,800

International Students
US$8,820

Fees stated above do not include Enrolment Fees, Registration Fees and other Miscellaneous Fees. The fees are an estimation on the overall completion of the programme. In any cases where there are credit exemptions, offered rebates or approval of scholarship applications, there may be a reduction in the fees. Fees for international students may differ from those for local Malaysian students.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualification

To meet the entry requirements for the course you need to fulfil one the requirements below:

  • Bachelor’s degree with minimum CGPA of 2.75 out of 4.00, or its equivalent qualification as acceptable by the Senate.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field with CGPA below 2.75 out of 4.00 but above 2.50; or its equivalent qualification can be accepted, subject to a minimum of 5 years’ working experience in relevant field.
  • Relevant professional accounting qualifications equivalent to a bachelor’s degree as accepted by the Senate.

(Applicants with Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Software Engineering, Banking & Finance, Engineering, Actuarial Science, Mathematics and Statistics maybe considered for entry to the Master of Finance programme.)

Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

English Language Requirement

  • IELTS : 6.5

Students from English speaking countries and those with qualifications taught in English (previous Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree taught in English) are exempted from English requirements. Applications for exemption must be accompanied by supporting documents.