Bachelor of Financial Economics (Hons)

Key Modules

• 1Business Accounting
• 2Financial Markets and institutions
• 3Business Communication
• 4Business Law
• 5Statistics and Its Applications
• 6Macroeconomics
• 7Microeconomics
• 8Mathematical Economics
• 9Co-Operative Placement 1
• 10Business Research Methods
• 11Management Ethics
• 12Intermediate Microeconomics
• 13Intermediate Macroeconomics
• 14Economics for Financial Analysis
• 15Basic Econometrics
• 16Principles of Banking
• 17Applied Econometrics
• 18Information System for Sustainability
• 19Co-Operative Placement 2
• 20Financial Statement Analysis
• 21Monetary Economics 1
• 22International Economics
• 23Investment Analysis
• 24Risk Management and Insurance
• 25Financial Derivatives
• 26Portfolio Management (Elective)
• 27Treasure Management (Elective)
• 28Development Economic (Elective)
• 29Issues in Global Economy (Elective)
• 30Research Project 1
• 31Research Project 2
• 32Co-Operative Placement 3
• 33Compulsory Courses (MPU and HEPs courses)
• 34U1 – Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
• 35(Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
• 36U1 – Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
• 37(Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)
• 38U2 –Bahasa Kebangsaan A (if applicable)
• 39U1 – Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
• 40(Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)
• 41All students:
• 42U2 – Integrity and Anti-Corruption (Integriti dan Anti-Rasuah)
• 43U4 – Extra-curricular Learning Experience 1
• 44U4 – Extra-curricular Learning Experience 2
• 45HEPs course – Effective Speaking
• 46HEPs course – Effective Writing

Entry Requirements

• UCSI Foundation year
• Minimum CGPA of 2.5 and pass SPM (or any equivalent qualification) with credit in Mathematics and pass in English.
• C+ (CGPA 2.33) in any 2 subjects; and pass SPM with credit in Mathematics and pass in English.
• Minimum 5 credits (B6) and pass in Mathematics and English
• National Matriculation/Foundation
• Minimum CGPA of 2.5 and pass SPM inclusive of credit in Mathematics and pass in English.
• International Baccalaureate (IB)
• Minimum score of 26 points in 6 subjects
• Minimum average of 60% in 6 subjects
• AUSMAT/HSC/SACE/TEE/WACE
• ATAR score 60% OR minimum 60% average in 5 subjects
• Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM/A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
• Minimum overall average of 60%
• Any qualification equivalent to Diploma in Finance, Banking, Insurance or related field (Level 4, MQF)
• Minimum CGPA of 2.5
• Other equivalent qualifications
• To be reviewed by the faculty on a case-to-case basis
• Note (Source: Finance Program Standard):
• The credit requirement for Mathematics and pass in English at SPM level for the candidate with STPM or Matriculation/Foundation qualification can be waived should the qualifications contain Mathematics and English subjects with equivalent/higher achievement.
• ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR FOUNDATION YEAR
• Pass SPM with minimum 5 credits
• Minimum 5 credits (C)
• Pass UEC with minimum 3 credits (B6)
• Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM / A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
• Minimum overall average of 50%
• Other qualifications deemed equivalent to SPM/O-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
• Academic Requirements
• English Language Requirements
• For Local Students
• SPM English Language
• SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE
• UEC English Language
• Note: If the English language requirement is not met, student may be required to take an additional English module(s) prior to or concurrently with the undergraduate programme based on the University’s decision.
• For International Students
• TOEFL Essentials (Online)
• Pearson Test of English
• Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
• (i. B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced C2 Proficiency)
• (ii. Linguiskill Online)
• (iii. Occupational English Test (OET)(Conventional/Online))

Career Prospects

• Graduates can work in specialised positions or become highly qualified generalists.
• Global Asset Manager
• Private Equity Specialist
• Investment Risk Manager
• Other Possible Careers
• Statistician
• Corporate Financial Analyst
• Portfolio Strategist
• Economist
• Researcher
• Financial Analyst
• Financial Broker
• Business Analyst
• Consultant
• Investment Banker