Taylor’s University - KPT/JPS (R2/343/6/0039) (MQA/FA1152) 02/27
Bachelor of Finance and Economics (Hons)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Undergraduate
- Duration: 3 years
Acquire expertise in economics and finance to become a skilled professional in the evolving industry. Consider expanding your knowledge and horizons by completing your degree at a partner university in the UK or Australia.
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Course Overview
This programme is intended to equip students with the necessary techniques and expertise to analyse and assess the intricate world of financial markets. Students will explore subject matters such as capital markets, investment decision-making, option pricing and macroeconomics. Throughout this module, students will gain the competence and knowledge to navigate the ever-changing landscape of economics and finance effectively.
Highlights of this programme:
- Accreditations and paper exemptions - Accredited and qualifies for exemptions from various professional bodies such as:
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
- Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC)
- Financial Planning Association of Malaysia (FPAM)
- Study overseas - Opportunity to transfer to partner universities in the United Kingdom or Australia.
- Dual Awards - Attain dual awards from Taylor's University and either the University of the West of England in the United Kingdom or Queensland University of Technology in Australia.
Career paths
Graduates of this programme will have a broad scope of roles available to them, including:
- Bank Manager
- Corporate Treasurer
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Manager
- Financial Planner
- Fund Manager
- Remisier
- Investment Manager
Key Facts
April, 2024
September, 2024
Course Structure
This programme has 21 common core subjects, a flexible education component, six university core subjects and an internship (Industry Immersion).
- Introduction to Accounting
- Introduction to Management
- Business Communication
- Microeconomics
- Introduction to Finance
- Business Law
- Macroeconomics
- Quantitative Methods for Business
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Corporate Finance
- Personal Financial Management and Wealth Management
- Portfolio Management
- Economics for Organisation
- Applied Econometrics
- Islamic Banking and Finance
- Ethics and Corporate Governance
- Industrial Economics
- Financial Economics for Contemporary Markets
- Financial Markets
- Derivatives
- Industrial Training (Industry Immersion)
Entry Requirements
Academic Qualification
To meet the entry requirements for the course, you need to fulfil one of the requirements below:
- Any Taylor's foundation programme - Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.50.
- Taylor's diploma in finance, banking, insurance or a related field - Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.50.
- A-Levels - Minimum grade of DD or an equivalent of a minimum of 120 points.
- Canadian Pre-University (CPU) - Minimum average 55% in 6 subjects.
- Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) - Minimum grade of Grade C+ (GPA 2.33) in any two subjects.
- Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) - Pass with a minimum of five Bs.
- South Australian Matriculation (SAM) or SACE International - Minimum ATAR 60.
- International Baccalaureate (IB) - Minimum 26 points in 6 subjects.
- Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY) - Overall score of 60%.
- Other equivalent qualifications that are recognised by the Malaysian Government.
English Requirements
- MUET - Band 4
- IELTS - Band 6.0
- TOEFL - 60 (Internet Based Test)
- Completed a pre-university course or diploma conducted in English.
Note: A credit in mathematics and a pass in English at SPM level or equivalent is required.