TAR UMT - (R2/343/4/0255)(08/28)(AA0063)

Diploma in Banking & Finance

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Undergraduate
  • Duration: 2 years

This course prepares students to transfer into Year 2 of TAR UMT's Bachelor of Banking and Finance (Hons).

Course Overview

The curriculum of this programme focuses on the operation and management of banking institutions and the regulations governing the banking industry in Malaysia.

Pathway to a degree
Graduates may proceed to Year 2 of TAR UMT's Bachelor of Banking and Finance (Hons) on credit transfer. You can also apply for admission into relevant bachelor degree programmes at TAR UMT or other universities on credit transfer.

Professional accreditation
Students are eligible to receive exam exemptions from the Financial Planning Association of Malaysia (FPAM).

Accessible and flexible
The TAR UMT Kuala Lumpur campus offers intakes in June and November. For the Penang and Sabah campuses, intakes are available in June.

Career paths
Graduates can secure employment at banks and financial institutions in the following areas:

  • Credit Processing
  • Mortgage Sales
  • Treasury Services
  • Customer Relations at the Sub-professional Level

Course code according to campus

  • KL (R2/343/4/0255)(08/28)(AA0063)
  • Penang (R2/0412/4/0254A)(09/28)(AA0143)
  • Sabah (R/343/4/0152)(08/24)(MQA/FA 3843)

Key Facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Study Level
Undergraduate
Programme Type
Diploma
Duration
2 years (Full time)
Modules
25
Fees
Scholarships
Intake
June, 2024
November, 2024
Total Price
From RM17,200
More Information
to RM19,700

Course Structure

The course consists of 25 subjects, including an elective that will be chosen by the student.

  • Principles of Accounting
  • Economics
  • Quantitative Studies
  • Introduction to Business
  • Financial Accounting
  • IT Fundamentals and Applications
  • Fundamentals of Marketing
  • Fundamentals of Finance
  • Principles of Investment
  • Commercial Banking Operations and Services
  • Mathematics of Economics
  • Fundamentals of Taxation
  • Investment and Financial Analysis
  • Ethics for Business
  • Financial Accounting
  • Bank Lending Assessment & Management
  • Banking Securities
  • Islamic Banking
  • International Trade Finance
  • Law Relating to Financial Services
  • Fintech in Financial Services
  • Personal Financial Planning
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Private Banking

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualification

To apply for this course, you must meet either one of the criteria below:

  • SPM: Minimum three credits in the relevant subjects (including Mathematics) and a Pass in English.
  • O-Level: Minimum three Grade C in the relevant subjects (including Mathematics) and a Pass in English.
  • UEC: Minimum three Grade B in the relevant subjects (including one Mathematics subject) and a Grade C in English.
  • Relevant certificate that is accredited by MQA.
  • Relevant skilled/technical/vocational certificate that is accredited by MQA or recognised by the Malaysian government.