Bachelor of Finance
(N/0412/6/0054) (02/30) (MQA/PA 17947)
Programme Overview
The Bachelor of Finance degree is a specialised undergraduate degree that gives students a solid foundation in financial principles, investment techniques, and risk management. This degree is awarded to students who have completed this degree. Financial accounting, corporate finance, investment analysis, banking, and financial markets are some of the fundamental topics that are covered in the program, which normally lasts between three and four years and extends over several years. Through the application of quantitative and qualitative methods, students acquire the skills necessary to evaluate financial accounts, manage portfolios, and evaluate market trends.
Subject Highlights
| Sl. No. | MQA Subject Code | Subject Name | Credits |
| 1 | BF 6013 | Accounting | 3 |
| 2 | BF 6023 | Management | 3 |
| 3 | BF 6033 | Business Law | 3 |
| 4 | BF 6043 | Economics | 3 |
| Elective (Choose any one module from the following) | |||
| 5 | MPU 3193 | Falsafah dan Isu Semasa (Philosophy and Current Issues) | 3 |
| MPU 3143 | Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International) | ||
| 6 | BF 6063 | Financial Management | 3 |
| 7 | BF 6073 | Financial Econometrics | 3 |
| 8 | MPU 3183 | Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban/Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations | 3 |
| 9 | BF 6093 | Financial Derivatives | 3 |
| 10 | BF 6103 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| 11 | BF 6113 | Financial Statement Analysis | 3 |
| 12 | BF 6123 | Operation Management | 3 |
| 13 | BF 6133 | Entrepreneurial Finance | 3 |
| 14 | BF 6143 | Ethics and Governance | 3 |
| 15 | MPU 3212 | Human Relations and Leadership Skills | 2 |
| 16 | BF 6163 | Financial Risk Management I | 3 |
| 17 | BF 6173 | Islamic Finance | 3 |
| 18 | BF 6183 | Investment Management | 3 |
| 19 | BF 6193 | Capital Budgeting | 3 |
| 20 | BF 6203 | Financial Modelling | 3 |
| 21 | BF 6213 | Financial Mathematics | 3 |
| 22 | BF 6223 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| 23 | BF 6233 | Investment | 3 |
| 24 | MPU 3412 | Keterlibatan Komuniti /Community service | 2 |
| 25 | BF 6253 | Investment Analysis | 3 |
| 26 | BF 6263 | Personal Financial Planning | 3 |
| 27 | MPU 3312 | Malaysian Government and Public Policy | 2 |
| 28 | BF 6283 | Fixed Income Valuation and Analysis | 3 |
| 29 | BF 6293 | Investment Planning (e-banking, cryptocurrencies and fintech) | 3 |
| 30 | BF 6353 | Portfolio management | 3 |
| Elective Subjects (Bachelor of Finance) Choose any 4 out of 5 | |||
| 31 | BF 6303 | Equity Market | 3 |
| 32 | BF 6313 | Financial Risk Management II (Insurance) | 3 |
| 33 | BF 6323 | Fixed Income Securities | 3 |
| 34 | BF 6333 | Public Finance | 3 |
| 35 | BF 6343 | Security Analyis | 3 |
| 36 | BF 6363 | Tax Planning | 3 |
| 37 | BF 6403 | Communication and Counselling | 3 |
| 38 | BF 6416 | Industrial Training | 6 |
| 69 | BF 6373 | International Finance | 3 |
| 40 | BF 6383 | Ethics in Financial Market | 3 |
| 41 | BF 6393 | Quantitative Methods) | 3 |
Entry Requirements
- Pass Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) (or any equivalent qualification) with a minimum [(Grade Point (GP) 2.33)] in any two subjects; and pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) (or any equivalent qualification) with credit in Mathematics and pass in English; or
- Pass Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum grade of Jayyid; and pass SPM (or any equivalent qualification) with credit in Mathematics and pass in English; or
- Matriculation/Foundation qualification (or any equivalent qualification) with a minimum Curriculum Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50 out of 4.00, and pass SPM (or any equivalent qualification) with credit in Mathematics and pass in English; or
- Any qualification equivalent to Diploma in Finance, Banking, Insurance or related field [(Level 4, Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF)] with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 out of 4.00.
Note: The credit requirement for Mathematics and pass in English at SPM level for candidate in category (i), (ii) and (iii) can be waived should the qualifications contain Mathematics and English subjects with equivalent/higher achievement.
International students are required to achieve a minimum score of 6.0 for International English Language Testing System (IELTS) OR its equivalent.
Career Opportunities
With the growing demand for financial skills across industries, a Bachelor of Finance can lead to lucrative and dynamic public and private sector careers, including:
- Financial Analyst.
- Financial Planner
- Accountant
- Investment Banker
- Business Analyst
- Data Analyst
Program Aim
The Bachelor of Finance program aims to produce graduates who are able to:
- Possess in-depth and comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge to provide appropriate solutions to complex financial problems.
- Possess comprehensive managerial and entrepreneurial skills to perform effectively and responsibly in different organizations.
- Use a broad range of digital applications and analytical techniques to support financial functions.
- Demonstrate cognitive, interpersonal, communication, creativity and personal skills.
- Commit and seek leadership ability for ethical and professional development.