TAR UMT - (R2/343/4/0279A)(08/28)(AA0066)

Diploma in Finance & Investment

  • 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 Finance and Investment (Hons).

Course Overview

The programme focuses on the operations and management of financial institutions and intermediaries, in particular their response to global business trends and contemporary issues that impact the financial services industry.

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

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

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

  • Fund Management
  • Wealth Management
  • Treasury Management
  • Financial Analysis
  • Foreign Exchange and Derivatives at the Sub-professional Level

Course code according to campus

  • KL (R2/343/4/0279A)(08/28)(AA0066)
  • Penang (R2/0412/4/0280A)(09/28)(AA0145)

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.

  • Financial Accounting I
  • Economics
  • Quantitative Studies
  • Financial Accounting II
  • IT Fundamentals and Applications
  • Introduction to Business
  • Taxation I
  • Principles of Finance
  • Taxation II
  • Cost and Management Accounting I
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Fundamentals of Marketing
  • Financial Accounting III
  • Cost and Management Accounting II
  • Financial Management
  • Business Law
  • Computerized Accounting Systems
  • Digital Literacy for Accounting
  • Financial Accounting IV
  • Corporate Law & Governance
  • Principles of Auditing

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.