UCSI University - (N/343/6/0266) (3/2026)(MQA/PA 14153)

Bachelor of Financial Technology (Hons)

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

A three-year degree with a practical, industry-relevant curriculum for future fintech professionals. 

Course Overview

This course covers fundamental financial technology concepts and practices, teaching students how technological advancements can elevate the financial services sector. Students will develop an expertise in financial application programming and learn to apply their technological skills to real-world business case studies.

Career paths
Graduates can pursue fintech-oriented careers such as:

  • Blockchain Developer
  • App Developer
  • Financial or Business Analyst
  • Product Manager
  • Compliance Expert
  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Data Scientist
  • Quantitative Analyst

Key Facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Study Level
Undergraduate
Programme Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years (Full time)
Modules
29
Fees
Scholarships
Intake
January, 2024
May, 2024
September, 2024
Total Price
RM75,885
More Information
International student: RM89,420

Course Structure

The programme consists of 29 courses, a selection of electives, a capstone project and MPU subjects.

Year 1

  • Principle of Economics
  • Introduction to Fintech
  • Programming for Fintech
  • Statistics and Its Applications
  • Introductory Accounting
  • Financial Management
  • Discrete Mathematics 1
  • Mathematical Economics
  • Principles of Banking
  • Business Communications
  • Introduction To Islamic Banking
  • Cooperative Placement 1

Year 2

  • Investment Management for Fintech
  • Introduction to Intelligence System
  • Financial Modelling
  • Introduction to Financial Infrastructure
  • Cloud Computing Application Systems
  • Corporate Finance
  • Electronic Payment Systems and Security
  • Business Intelligence for Finance
  • Data Analytics for Finance
  • Cooperative Placement 2

Year 3

  • Ethical Trading and Market Abuse Regulation
  • Trends of Applications in Business
  • Technopreneurship
  • Trading strategies
  • Capstone project
  • Risk Management and Insurance
  • Financial Derivatives
  • Cooperative Placement 3

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: 1119/O-Level/IGCSE: Grade C
  • UEC English: Grade A2

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