UCSI University - (R/343/6/0228; 04/2023)(MQA/FA2356)

Bachelor of Financial Economics (Hons)

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Undergraduate
  • Duration: 3 years

A three-year, industry-relevant degree for aspiring financial economists.

Course Overview

The program aims to develop students' skills in economic analysis and quantitative methods as well as knowledge of financial systems. Students will learn essential decision-making and strategic planning abilities in finance and economics, equipping them for careers as financial economists.

Career paths
Graduates are prepared to take on in-demand positions in finance and economics-related fields:

  • Global Asset Manager
  • Private Equity Specialist
  • Investment Risk Manager
  • Other Possible Careers
  • Statistician
  • Corporate Financial Analyst
  • Portfolio Strategist
  • Economist
  • Researcher
  • Financial Analyst
  • Financial Broker
  • Business Analyst
  • Consultant
  • Investment Banker

Key Facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Study Level
Undergraduate
Programme Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years (Full time)
Modules
28
Fees
Scholarships
Intake
New start dates announced soon
Total Price
RM74,450
More Information
International student: RM87,920

Course Structure

The programme consists of 28 courses, a selection of electives, two research projects and MPU subjects.

Courses

Year 1

  • Business Accounting
  • Financial Markets and institutions
  • Business Communication
  • Business Law
  • Statistics and Its Applications
  • Macroeconomics
  • Microeconomics
  • Mathematical Economics
  • Cooperative Placement 1

Year 2

  • Financial Management 1
  • Financial Management 2
  • Corporate Finance
  • Business Research Methods
  • Management Ethics
  • Intermediate Microeconomics
  • Intermediate Macroeconomics
  • Economics for Financial Analysis
  • Applied Econometrics
  • Principles of Banking
  • Basic Econometrics
  • Introduction to Internet Technologies
  • Cooperative Placement 2

Year 3

  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Monetary Economics 1
  • International Economics
  • Investment Analysis
  • Risk Management and Insurance
  • Financial Derivatives
  • Portfolio Management (elective)
  • Treasure Management (elective)
  • Development Economic (elective)
  • Issues in Global Economy (elective)
  • Research Project 1
  • Research Project 2
  • Cooperative Placement 3
MPU Subjects

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualification

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

  • ​​UCSI Foundation year: Pass, with a minimum CGPA of 2.5, and SPM with a credit in mathematics and a pass in English.
  • STPM: Minimum 2 principals (C+) (CGPA 2.33) in 2 subjects, and SPM with a credit in mathematics and a pass in English.
  • ​A-Level: Minimum 2 principal (D ).
  • UEC: Minimum 5 credits (B6) and pass (C8) in mathematics and English.
  • ​National Matriculation: Minimum CGPA of 2.5, and SPM with a credit in mathematics and a pass in English.
  • International Baccalaureate (IB): Minimum score of 26 points in 6 subjects.
  • Canadian Pre-U: Minimum average of 60% in 6 subjects.
  • AUSMAT/HSC/ SACE/TEE/WACE: ATAR score 60% OR minimum 60% average in 5 subjects.
  • Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM / A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency: Minimum overall average of 60%.
  • Any qualification equivalent to a Diploma in Finance, Banking, Insurance or a related field (Level 4, MQF): Minimum CGPA of 2.5.
  • Other equivalent qualifications: To be reviewed by the faculty on a case-to-case basis.

English Language Requirements

An applicant is required to possess a sufficient level of English language proficiency by obtaining one of the following:

Local Student:

  • MUET: Band 4
  • SPM English: Grade B+
  • SPM English: 1119/O-Level/IGCSE: Grade C
  • UEC English: Grade A2
  • IELTS: Band 6
  • TOEFL iBT: 60

International Student:

  • Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (i. B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced C2 Proficiency ): 169
  • Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (ii. Linguiskill Online): 169
  • Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (iii. Occupational English Test (OET)(Conventional/Online): 250
  • MUET: Band 4
  • TOEFL/IBT: 60
  • Pearson Test of English: 59
  • TOEFL Essentials (Online): 8.5
  • IELTS: Band 6
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