Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman - (R2/314/6/0017)04/24(A10245)
Bachelor of Economics (Hons) Financial Economics
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Undergraduate
- Duration: 3 years
Gain a deep understanding of financial economics in this programme, where you will learn institutional knowledge and economic reasoning to solve financial problems.
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Course Overview
This programme integrates micro and macroeconomics, quantitative analysis, research and finance to equip students with the theoretical and empirical skills needed to analyse economic and financial issues.
International and professional accreditation
This degree is recognised by the following professional bodies:
- Malaysian Association of Company Secretaries (MACS) - Students are eligible for certain exemptions from MACS professional examinations.
- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) - Students can attain this professional qualification while studying for the degree by completing three case study exams.
Career paths
As graduates of this programme, you have the opportunity to explore a wide range of careers, such as:
- Financial Economist
- Financial Controller
- Consumer Loan Officer
- Investment Strategies Researcher
- Derivatives Expert
- Economy Analyst
Key Facts
June, 2024
October, 2024
Course Structure
This programme comprises 30 core subjects, two MPU subjects, three electives, one language subject, one co-curriculum subject, a project and an internship (industrial training).
Note: This is an indicative list of courses for general reference only. The programme structure and course sequence plan may be subject to change without notice.
- Academic Writing
- Business Accounting I
- Business Accounting II
- English for Business
- Information Systems
- Macroeconomics I
- Management Principles
- Microeconomics I
- MPU*
- MPU**
- National Language/Other Languages
- Principles of Marketing
- Quantitative Techniques I
- Quantitative Techniques II
- Sun Zi’s Art of War and Business Strategy
Entry Requirements
Academic Qualification
To meet the entry requirements for the course, you need to fulfil one of the requirements below:
- A minimum of a grade C (CGPA 2.00) in any two subjects at STPM level; OR
- A minimum grade of Jayyid in STAM; OR
- A minimum of a grade D in two relevant subjects at A-Level; OR
- A minimum of a grade B in five subjects in UEC; OR
- Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 70 and a grade B in two relevant subjects in SAM; OR
- An average of 70 per cent in two relevant subjects and four other subjects in CPU; OR
- A minimum CGPA of 2.00 in foundation from UTAR; OR
- A minimum CGPA of 2.00 in foundation or matriculation from other higher learning institutes; OR
- A minimum CGPA of 2.00 in a diploma; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government
Note:
- All applicants must have a credit in mathematics and a pass in English at SPM level or equivalent.
- The credit requirement for mathematics and a pass in English at SPM level can be waived should the qualifications contain mathematics and English subjects with equivalent or higher achievement.