Bachelor of Finance (BFin)

The Bachelor of Finance is a 3 ½ year programme with the objective to produce graduates with thorough knowledge and technical abilities in finance to meet with the increase in the market demand for finance graduates. The Bachelor of Finance programme allows students to embark on careers in fields of finance such as risk management, funds management, banking, investment analysis and financial analysis.

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Programme Goal and Learning Outcomes

Aim of the Programme

To produce graduates who exhibit a strong knowledge base and technical competency in finance.

Learning Outcomes of the Programme

At the end of the programme, students are expected to:

• Master the concepts, theories and financial tools in business decision-making.
• Apply quantitative and qualitative financial knowledge in the conduct of their career.
• Implement corporate social responsibility that is related to different institutions and financial services.
• Analyse the legal environment, ethics and economics related to the financial profession.
• Apply relevant soft skills and technical skills to work independently and collaborate in processing and communicating financial issues.
• Analyse financial information using the instruments and mechanisms available to solve financial problems.
• Analyse the movement of the pricing of financial products offered in the global financial markets.
• Demonstrate financial and entrepreneurial abilities in managing business.

Job prospects in conventional and Islamic finance areas include:

• Risk Manager
• Fund Manager
• Investment Analyst
• Financial Analyst
• Portfolio Manager
• Insurance / Banking Product Manager
• Stock Broker / Remisier
• Financial Planner / Executive

Duration of Study

• 7–11 Semesters
• Minimum: 3 ½ years
• Maximum: 5 ½ years

Note: The programme structure is subject to change.

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Dr. Mohamed Hisham Hanifa
mhisham@um.edu.my

Undergraduate Office,
Faculty of Business and Economics,
Ground Floor, H10 Building,
University of Malaya,
50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Telephone : +603 7967 3820/3621/3737/3646
Email: umfbe_ug@um.edu.my

Malaysian Candidates

Fulfill the University’s general requirements as well as the programme specific requirements in order to be admitted to the programme. Potential candidates must possess or complete any of the following:

• UPU Channel: Applications must be applied via online at http://upu.moe.gov.my
• UM Open Channel (SATU): Applications must be applied via online at: https://apply.um.edu.my/

Non-Malaysian Candidates

Applications must be applied via online at: https://apply.um.edu.my/