UCSI University - (R2/343/6/0052; 08/2027)(MQA/FA1403)
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Finance and Investment
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Undergraduate
- Duration: 3 years
This course is recognised by professional bodies, the Financial Planning Association of Malaysia (FPAM) and Finance Accreditation Agency (FAA)
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Course Overview
This course offers an in-depth exploration of money markets, financial instruments, financial planning, banking, and corporate restructuring. The curriculum provides students with comprehensive knowledge of financial markets, combining theoretical study with practical application.
Professional accreditation
Students are eligible to take the FPAM's Certified Financial Planner examinations
Career paths
Graduates can take on finance and investment-related roles in corporate, finance and other in-demand sectors. They are equipped to thrive in the following roles:
- Investment Analyst
- Credit Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Treasurer
- Fund Manager
- Credit Analyst
- Financial Planner
- Investment Broker
- Investment Banker
- Risk Manager
- Financial Trader
Key Facts
May, 2024
September, 2024
Course Structure
The programme consists of 32 courses, a selection of electives, two financial research projects and MPU subjects.
Year 1
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Statistics and its Applications
- Principles of Banking
- Microeconomics
- Introductory Accounting
- Financial Management 1
- Macroeconomics
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Management 2
- Cooperative Placement 1
- Finance and Security Law
- Business Law - Malaysian Perspective/other MPU-U3 equivalent courses
Year 2
- International Bank Management
- Basic Econometrics
- Corporate Finance
- Islamic Financial Markets and Institutions
- Personal Wealth Management
- Investment Analysis
- Equity Analysis
- Business Communication
- Business Research Method
- Multinational Finance
- Introduction to Islamic Banking
- Cooperative Placement 2
Year 3
- Financial Research Project A
- Risk Management and Insurance
- Islamic Capital Market
- Portfolio Management
- Financial Research Project B
- Financial Derivatives
- Multinational Finance
- Merger, Acquisition and Corporate Restructuring
- Cooperative Placement 3
Entry Requirements
Academic Qualification
To apply for this course, you must meet one of the criteria below:
- STPM: Pass with minimum grade C (GPA 2.0) in any 2 subjects and passes in mathematics and English at SPM level.
- A-Level: Minimum 2 principal (D ).
- STAM: Pass with a minimum grade of Jayyid and passes in mathematics or English at SPM level.
- Diploma or Advanced Diploma (Level 4, MQF) with at least a CGPA of 2.0.
- Matriculation/foundation: Minimum CGPA of 2.0.
- UEC: Pass with a minimum Grade B6 in 5 subjects and passes in mathematics and English.
- Canadian Pre-U/Canadian International Matriculation: Average of 60% in 6 subjects.
- AUSMAT/HSC/SACE/TEE/ WACE: ATAR score of 60% OR a minimum 60% average in 5 subjects.
- International Baccalaureate (IB): 26/42 in 6 subjects.
- Other qualifications deemed equivalent by the Government of Malaysia.
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 3
- SPM English: Grade B+
- SPM English: 1119/O-Level/IGCSE: Grade C
- UEC English: Grade A2
- IELTS: Band 5.5
- TOEFL iBT: 46
International Student:
- Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (i. B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced C2 Proficiency ): 160
- Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (ii. Linguiskill Online): 160
- Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (iii. Occupational English Test (OET)(Conventional/Online): 200
- MUET: Band 4
- TOEFL/IBT: 46
- Pearson Test of English: 51
- TOEFL Essentials (Online): 8
- IELTS: Band 5.5