Sunway University - JPT/BPP(U)(N/343/6/0261/PA12200)03/25
Bachelor (Hons) in Finance
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Undergraduate
- Duration: 3 years
Graduate with two degrees from Sunway University and Lancaster University, UK.
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Course Overview
The Bachelor (Honours) in Finance programme aims to train multi-talented Banking & Finance graduates by providing strong grounding in a diverse range of subjects comprising Accounting, Banking, Fintech, Investment, and Quantitative Methods to meet today’s industry demands. This also includes specialized training and skill development in long-term national priority areas; an intensive two-semester applied project in addition to an internship with securities firms. Students will also be well-prepared to transition into higher-level professional qualifications such as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and the Chartered Banker (CB) offered by the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers.
With a Bachelor in Finance degree, graduates will be well-equipped to successfully kick-start their careers in a range of organization both small and big from ordinary firms (all firms need finance), conventional banks, financial institutions to modern Silicon Valley-type start-ups and Digital Asset Exchanges, besides being future-ready to embrace Industrial Revolution 4.0.
On successful completion of the programme, graduates will also be awarded a degree from Lancaster University. They will be awarded two certificates, making them graduates of both Sunway University and Lancaster University.
Key Facts
April, 2024
September, 2024
Course Structure
The programme consists of specific core subjects, three electives and an internship in Year 3.
Year 1
- Business Computing
- Business Law
- Business Statistics
- Introductory Economics
- Principles and Practice of Management
- Principles of Business Finance
- Principles of Financial Accounting
- Principles of Marketing
Year 2
- Bonds with Embedded Options and Structured Securities
- Financial Institutions & Markets
- Financial Management
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Islamic Banking, Securities and Finance
- Operation Management
- Quantitative Methods for Economics and Finance
Year 3
- Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
- Corporate Finance
- Finance Project I
- Finance Project II
- International Financial Management
- Internship
- Investment Management
- Strategic Management
Entry Requirements
Academic Qualification
To apply for this course, you must meet one of the criteria below:
STPM
Average C+ or CGPA 2.33 (Minimum 2 principals)
A-Level
BC/CDD; Minimum 14 points (points are calculated based on grades obtained for 2 or 3 subjects)
Note: For A-Level points calculation
A = 10 points
B = 8 points
C = 6 points
D = 4 points
E = 2 points
Australian Matriculation
ATAR 60
Canadian Matriculation
60%
Monash University Foundation Year
60%
Sunway Foundation in Arts
CGPA 2.5
Sunway Foundation in Science and Technology
CGPA 2.5
Sunway Diploma
CAVG 55% (Students may obtain advanced standing if credit transfer requirements are met)
Unified Examination Certificate
Maximum 25 points from 5 subjects (all grade Bs including mathematics)
International Baccalaureate
Completed with minimum 27 points (excluding bonus points)
APEL.A
An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-6) (Recognition of Prior Learning)
Other Qualifications
Any other equivalent qualifications; applicants with no standard qualification will be considered on a case-to-case basis.
Mathematics Requirement
SPM / O-Level: Credit or its equivalent
English Language Requirements
- TOEFL: 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, 80 internet-based
- IELTS or equivalent: 6.0
- PTE Academic: 50 overall (minimum 46 in each skill)
- MUET: Band 4
- SPM English: B3 or B+
- UEC English: B4
- O-Level English: Credit
- Sunway Intensive English Programme (IEP): Pass Level 4 with minimum 65%
- ESL/English: Satisfactory level in Pre-University programmes, where the medium of instruction is English