Bachelor of Science (Honours) Financial Economics

Overview

ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ's BSc (Hons) Financial Economics programme equips students with technological and analytical skills, including quantitative modelling, big-data analysis and forecasting. With strong theory-to-software application training, graduates are prepared for analytics-driven roles in business, industry and modern technology-focused firms.

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Students may get up to 2 out of 5 modules exempted for Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and be well-prepared to transition into higher-level professional qualifications such as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and the Chartered Banker (CB) offered by the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers.

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On successful completion of the programme, graduates will also be awarded a degree from Lancaster University. They will be awarded two certificates, making them graduates of both ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ University and Lancaster University.

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Intakes
January, April, September
Duration
3 Years (full-time)
Career Prospects
  • Chief financial officer
  • Corporate treasurer
  • Financial controller
  • Investment banker
Estimated Annual Course Fee
  • RM37,700
    for Malaysian students
  • USD8,878
    for international students
International students must pay their fees in RM equivalent. The USD here is just an indicative/estimation and subject to the prevalent exchange rate

Programme Structure

Year 1

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Business Law
AI Foundation and Application
Mathematics for Finance and Economics
Principles of Business Analytics
Principles of Business Finance
Principles of Economics
Principles of Financial Accounting
Principles of Management

Year 2

Econometrics
Financial Institutions and Markets
Financial Management
Essentials of Employability
Investment Management
Macroeconomics
Personal Financial Planning
Microeconomics
Elective 1
Elective 2

Year 3

Advanced Financial Economics
Ethics and Corporate Governance
Finance Analytics
Financial Economics
Financial Technology
Sustainable Development and Finance
International Economics
Elective 3
Elective 4
Internship

Year 3 Electives (Choose 4)

Note: Students have the flexibility to choose electives from various streams. The availability of streams/electives is subject to a best-effort basis.  Students are asked to enquire with the Programme Leader in advance.

Banking and Fintech Laws and Regulations
Corporate Finance
Derivatives and Risk Management
Fixed Income Markets and Instruments
Islamic Banking, Securities and Finance
Managerial Economics
Money, Banking and Digital Currency
Financial Statement Analysis

Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects

 

For Local Students

  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
  • Falsafah dan Isu Semasa

 

For International Students

  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
  • Malay Language for Communication 2

     

 

For All Students

  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu) OR Critical Thinking
  • Community Service for Planetary Health
  • Entrepreneurial Mindset and Skills
  • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
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Entry Requirements

STPM

Average C+ or CGPa 2.33 (Minimum 2 principals)

A-Level

Minimum 14 points (Minimum Grade D in at least 2 subjects)

Note: For A-Level points calculation

A = 10 points

B = 8 points

C = 6 points

D = 4 points

E = 2 points

Australian Matriculation

ATAR 60

Canadian Matriculation

60%

Monash University Foundation Year

60%

ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ Foundation in Arts

CGPA 2.5

ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ Foundation in Science Technology

CGPA 2.5

ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ Diploma

CGPA 2.5 or equivalent

Unified Examination Certificate

Maximum 28 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs including Mathematics)

International Baccalaureate

Completed with minimum 27 points (excluding bonus points)

APEL.A

An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-6) (Recognition of Prior Learning) 
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Specific Requirements

  • Credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent
  • Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis

English Language Requirements

  • IELTS or equivalent 6.0
  • MUET Band 4
  • SPM English B
  • UEC English B6
  • O-Level English (1119) Credit
  • ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ Intensive English Programme (IEP) Pass Level 4 with minimum 65%
  • ESL/English Satisfactory level in Pre-University programmes, where the medium of instruction is English

Additional Requirements for Certain International Students

International students from certain countries that want to take some ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ University degree programmes (for example programmes in partnership with Lancaster University) will need to take and pass our online six-month International Preparatory Programme (IPP). This is a requirement to enrol on a ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ degree programme that also leads to a degree certificate awarded by ºìÐÓÊÓÆµâ€™s partner institution. Students are required to pass all the subjects with grade C or above to progress to the degree.

 

Scholarships and Financial Aid

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