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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.

BENEFITS

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. 

Professional Recognition 

The programme is now in the process of obtaining professional recognition from the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) programme, the most respected and recognized investment qualification in the world.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

  1. Job prospect in conventional and Islamic finance areas:

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

COURSE STRUCTURE

Types of Courses  Credits
University Courses  18 
Core Courses  84 
Elective Courses   14 
Industrial Training  10 
TOTAL CREDITS  121
DURATION OF STUDY
7- 11 Semesters 
Minimum: 3 ½ years
Maximum: 5 ½ years

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

A Malaysian candidate who wishes to pursue a programme of study at the Universiti Malaya must fulfil the University's entry requirements as follows:
(1) Passed the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with Grade B in Bahasa Melayu subject

and

(2) Passed the History, Mathematics and English Language subject.

Special Entry Requirements (Malaysian)

STPM
(Current Year)

MATRICULATION/FOUNDATION

(Current Year)

Science and Arts Stream

Passed the STPM with at least a CGPA of 3.30;

and

Obtained at least Grade B+ at the STPM level in Mathematics (M) / Mathematics (T) and any two (2) of the following subjects:

  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • Business Studies
  • Physics
  • Chemistry

and

Obtained at least Grade B+ for Mathematics / Additional Mathematics subject and Grade B in English Language at the SPM level;

And

Obtained at least Band 4.0 in MUET

Science, Accounting Stream & Science Social

Passed the Matriculation/Foundation with at least a CGPA of 3.30;

And

Obtained at least Grade B+ at the Matriculation/Foundation level in two (2) of the following subjects:

  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • Business Studies
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Accountant in Business
  • Financial Accounting
  • Management Accounting

and
 

Obtained at least Grade B+ for Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and Grade B in English Language at the SPM level;

And

Obtained at least Band 4.0 in MUET

DIPLOMA

OTHERS REQUIREMENT

Possess a Diploma in Finance, Banking, Insurance or other related field from any institutions recognised by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the University’s Senate with at least a CGPA of 3.30;

And

Obtained at least Grade B+ at the Diploma level in Mathematics and any two (2) of the following subjects:

  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • Business Studies
  • Physics
  • Chemistry 

   And

Obtained at least Grade B+ for Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and Grade B in English Language at the SPM level;

And

Obtained at least Band 4.0 in MUET

GCE A-Level 

Passed the GCE A-Level with at least Grade B in Mathematics and any  two (2) of the following subjects:

  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • Business Studies
  • Physics
  • Chemistry

and

Obtained at least Band 4.0 in MUET

However, applicants who do not have MUET but have the following results may be considered for conditional offer by fulfilling the MUET requirements within the duration of one (1) academic session:

  • Obtained at least Band 6.0 (Academic) in IELTS;  OR 
  • Obtained at least score 60 (iBT)/ 8.5 (Essential (online)) in TOEFL; 
  • OR Obtained at least score 59 in Pearson Test of English (PTE);
  • OR Obtained at least score 169 (B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency) / 169 (Linguaskill Online) / 200 (Occupational English Test (OET) – conventional /online).

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

Possess the International Baccalaureate (IB)  Diploma with a minimum score of 35 points;

and

Obtained at least Grade 5 (Higher Level) at the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma level in Mathematics and two (2) of the following subjects:

  • Economics
  • Business Studies
  • Physics
  • Chemistry

and

Obtained at least Band 4.0 in MUET

However, applicants who do not have MUET but have the following results may be considered for conditional offer by fulfilling the MUET requirements within the duration of one (1) academic session:

  •  Obtained at least Band 6.0 (Academic) in IELTS;  OR 
  • Obtained at least score 60 (iBT)/ 8.5 (Essential (online)) in TOEFL;  OR
  • Obtained at least score 59 in Pearson Test of English (PTE); OR
  • Obtained at least score 169 (B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency) / 169 (Linguaskill Online) / 200 (Occupational English Test (OET) – conventional /online).

 

Australian Matriculation Programme (AUSMAT)

Possess the Australian Matriculation Programme (AUSMAT) with a minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) rank of 80 percent (%);

and

Obtained at least a score of 70% at the Australian Matriculation Programme (AUSMAT) level in Mathematics and two (2) of the following subjects:

  • Business Management and Enterprise
  • Economics
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Physics
  • Chemistry

and

Obtained at least Band 4.0 in MUET

However, applicants who do not have MUET but have the following results may be considered for conditional offer by fulfilling the MUET requirements within the duration of one (1) academic session:

  • Obtained at least Band 6.0 (Academic) in IELTS;  OR 
  • Obtained at least score 60 (iBT)/ 8.5 (Essential (online)) in TOEFL;  OR
  • Obtained at least score 59 in Pearson Test of English (PTE); OR
  •  Obtained at least score 169 (B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency) / 169 (Linguaskill Online) / 200 (Occupational English Test (OET) – conventional /online).

Special Entry Requirements (Non- Malaysian)

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATE (SHSC) / HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATE (HSC)/ GRADE 12

MATRICULATION/FOUNDATION

(Current Year)

Pass with at least a grade of B+ or/and 80% in the subject of Mathematics at the Senior High School Certificate (SHSC)/High School Certificate (HSC)/Grade 12 level;

and

Obtained at least Grade B+ in three (3) of the following subjects:

  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • Business Studies
  • Physics
  • Chemistry

And

  • Obtained at least Band 6.0 (Academic) in IELTS;  OR 
  • Obtained at least score 60 (iBT)/ 8.5 (Essential (online)) in TOEFL;  OR
  • Obtained at least score 59 in Pearson Test of English (PTE); OR
  • Obtained at least score 169 (B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency) / 169 (Linguaskill Online) / 200 (Occupational English Test (OET) – conventional /online).

Science, Accounting Stream & Science Social

Passed the Matriculation/Foundation with at least a CGPA of 3.30;

And

Obtained at least Grade B+ at the Matriculation/Foundation level in three (3) of the following subjects:

  • Accounting
  • Mathematics
  • Economics
  • Business Studies
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Business in Technology
  • Financial Accounting
  • Management Accounting

And

Obtained at least Band 4.0 in MUET

OR

  • Obtained at least Band 6.0 (Academic) in IELTS;  OR 
  • Obtained at least score 60 (iBT)/ 8.5 (Essential (online)) in TOEFL;  OR
  • Obtained at least score 59 in Pearson Test of English (PTE); OR
  • Obtained at least score 169 (B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency) / 169 (Linguaskill Online) / 200 (Occupational English Test (OET) – conventional /online).

DIPLOMA

OTHERS REQUIREMENT

Possess a Diploma in Finance, Banking, Insurance or other related field from any institutions recognised by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the University’s Senate with at least a CGPA of 3.30;

And

Obtained at least Grade B+ at the Diploma level in Mathematics and any two (2) of the following subjects:

  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • Business Studies
  • Physics
  • Chemistry 

And

Obtained at least Band 4.0 in MUET

OR

  • Obtained at least Band 6.0 (Academic) in IELTS;  OR 
  • Obtained at least score 60 (iBT)/ 8.5 (Essential (online)) in TOEFL;  OR
  • Obtained at least score 59 in Pearson Test of English (PTE);  OR
  • Obtained at least score 169 (B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency) / 169 (Linguaskill Online) / 200 (Occupational English Test (OET) – conventional /online).

GCE A-Level 

Passed the GCE A-Level with at least Grade B in Mathematics and any two (2) of the following subjects:

  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • Business Studies
  • Physics
  • Chemistry

and

Obtained at least Band 4.0 in MUET

OR

  • Obtained at least Band 6.0 (Academic) in IELTS;  OR 
  • Obtained at least score 60 (iBT)/ 8.5 (Essential (online)) in TOEFL;  OR
  • Obtained at least score 59 in Pearson Test of English (PTE); OR
  • Obtained at least score 169 (B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency) / 169 (Linguaskill Online) / 200 (Occupational English Test (OET) – conventional /online).

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

Possess the International Baccalaureate (IB)  Diploma with a minimum score of 35 points;

and

Obtained at least Grade 5 (Higher Level) at the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma level in Mathematics and two (2) of the following subjects:

  • Mathematics
  • Economics
  • Business Studies
  • Physics
  • Chemistry

and

Obtained at least Band 4.0 in MUET

OR

  • Obtained at least Band 6.0 (Academic) in IELTS;  OR 
  • Obtained at least score 60 (iBT)/ 8.5 (Essential (online)) in TOEFL;  OR
  • Obtained at least score 59 in Pearson Test of English (PTE); OR
  • Obtained at least score 169 (B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency) / 169 (Linguaskill Online) / 200 (Occupational English Test (OET) – conventional /online).

 

Australian Matriculation Programme (AUSMAT)

Possess the Australian Matriculation Programme (AUSMAT) with a minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) rank of 80 percent (%);

and

Obtained at least a score of 70% at the Australian Matriculation Programme (AUSMAT) level in Mathematics and two (2) of the following subjects:

  • Business Management and Enterprise
  • Economics
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Physics
  • Chemistry

and

Obtained at least Band 4.0 in MUET

However, applicants who do not have MUET but have the following results may be considered for conditional offer by fulfilling the MUET requirements within the duration of one (1) academic session:

  • Obtained at least Band 6.0 (Academic) in IELTS;  OR 
  • Obtained at least score 60 (iBT)/ 8.5 (Essential (online)) in TOEFL;  OR
  • Obtained at least score 59 in Pearson Test of English (PTE); OR
  • Obtained at least score 169 (B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency) / 169 (Linguaskill Online) / 200 (Occupational English Test (OET) – conventional /online).

INTAKE SCHEDULE

March and October

BROCHURE

PROGRAMME COORDINATOR

CONTACT


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

Last Update: 11/12/2024