Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman - (N343/6/0270)11/26(MQA/PSA15116)
Bachelor of Finance (Financial Technology) Hons
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Undergraduate
- Duration: 3 years
Enrol in a financial technology programme to learn about the fast-growing field that provides alternatives to traditional financial methods.
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Course Overview
This programme is a blend of traditional finance and financial technology. It is designed to equip students with problem-solving skills, business strategies, risk assessment and trend-forecasting abilities. The curriculum includes courses in business analytics, statistical tools and databases, as well as technological advancements like IoT, AI, blockchain and cloud computing. Graduates who possess skills in finance and financial technology are in high demand in Malaysia's finance industry as employers continue to expand their businesses.
Career paths
As graduates of this programme, you have the opportunity to explore a wide range of careers, such as:
- Financial Analyst
- Business Data Analyst
- Technology Risk Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Compliance Analyst
- Investment Analyst
- Credit Analyst
- Budget Analyst
- Forensic Analyst
- Stock Analyst
Key Facts
June, 2024
October, 2024
Course Structure
This programme comprises 31 core subjects, two MPU subjects, four electives, one language subject, one co-curriculum subject, a research 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.
- Economics
- Elective I
- English for Business
- English for Management
- Financial Accounting I
- Financial Accounting II
- Financial Institutions Operations
- Financial Management Fundamentals
- Introduction to Digital Currencies
- Introduction to Financial Technology
- Management Principles
- Managerial Accounting
- MPU*
- Quantitative Techniques I
- Quantitative Techniques II
- Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies
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 2.33) in two subjects at STPM level; OR
- A minimum grade of Jayyid in STAM; OR
- A minimum of a grade D in two subjects at A-Level; OR
- A minimum of a grade B (B5) in five subjects in UEC; OR
- Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 70 and a grade B in two subjects in SAM; OR
- An average of 80 per cent aggregate in six subjects in CPU; OR
- A minimum CGPA of 2.50 in foundation from UTAR; OR
- A minimum CGPA of 2.50 in foundation or matriculation from other higher learning institutes; OR
- A minimum CGPA of 2.50 in a diploma in finance, banking, insurance or an equivalent qualification in a related field; 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.