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
Job prospect in conventional and Islamic finance areas:
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 GradeB+ 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) Diplomawith a minimum score of 35 points;
and
Obtained at least Grade 5 (Higher Level) at the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma level inMathematics 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 GradeB+ 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 inMathematics 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).