Bachelor of Financial Technology (Honours)

Program Overview

In this programme, students will study the core concepts and practices of financial technology and learn how technological advances have necessitated change throughout the industry. This three-year course develops the knowledge and skills to meet these changes head-on, as students acquire a deep understanding of finance and financial services. Students will also obtain expertise in programming and financial applications and learn how to apply their technological skills to real-world problems.

The assessment is a combination of examinations, projects and assignments - students in their final year are also required to complete a project in the capstone course. This will enable students to acquire up-to-date vocational skills that are relevant and competitive, which will undoubtedly reflect the complex and challenging nature of the financial technology and business realms.

Key Modules

1Principle of Economics

2Introduction to Fintech

3Programming for Fintech

4Statistics and Its Applications

5Introductory Accounting

6Financial Management

7Discrete Mathematics 1

8Mathematical Economics

9Principles of Banking

10Business Communications

11Introduction To Islamic Banking

12Co-Operative Placement 1

13Electives 1

14Digital Finance or

15Object Oriented Analysis Design

16Investment Management for Fintech

17Introduction to Intelligence System

18Financial Modelling

19Introduction to Financial Infrastructure

20Cloud Computing Application Systems

21Corporate Finance

22Electronic Payment Systems and Security

23Business Intelligence for Finance

24Data Analytics for Finance

25Co-Operative Placement 2

26Electives 2

27Software Project Management or

28Behavioural Analytics

29Ethical Trading and Market Abuse Regulation

30Trends of Applications in Business

31Technopreneurship

32Trading strategies

33Capstone project

34Risk Management and Insurance

35Financial Derivatives

36Co-Operative Placement 3

37Elective 3 & 4 (Choose any 2 out of 4)

38Multinational Finance

39Basic Econometrics

40Data Mining

41Mobile Commerce

42Compulsory Courses (MPU and HEPs courses

43U1 – Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations

44(Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)

45U1 – Philosophy and Contemporary Issues

46(Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)

47U2 –Bahasa Kebangsaan A (if applicable)

48U1 – Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3

49(Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)

50All students:

51U2 – Integrity and Anti-Corruption (Integriti dan Anti-Rasuah)

52U4 – Extra-curricular Learning Experience 1

53U4 – Extra-curricular Learning Experience 2

54HEPs course – Effective Speaking

55HEPs course – Effective Writing

Entry Requirements

Pass STPM with a minimum Grade C+ (GPA 2.33) in any 2 subjects and pass SPM with credit in Mathematics and pass in English; OR

Pass with a minimum of 2 D grades and pass SPM (or anyequivalent qualification) with credit in Mathematics and pass in English

Pass in UEC with minimum 5 credits (B6) including Mathematics and pass in English

International Baccalaureate

Pass International Baccalaureate (IB) with minimum score of 26 points in 6 subjects

AUSMAT/HSC/ SACE/TEE/WACE

ATAR score 60% OR minimum 60% average in 5 subjects

UCSI Foundation Year

Minimum CGPA of 2.50 out of 4.00, and pass SPM (or any equivalent qualification) with credit in Mathematics and pass in English

Local matriculation

CGPA 2.5 and pass SPM (or any equivalent qualification) with credit in Mathematics and pass in English.

Any qualification equivalent to Diploma in Finance, Banking, Insurance or related field

(Level 4, MQF) with minimum CGPA of 2.50; OR

Other equivalent qualifications

As recognised by the Government of Malaysia.

The credit requirement for Mathematics and pass in English at SPM level for candidate in first, second and fourth categories can be waived should the qualifications contain Mathematics and English subjects with equivalent / higher achievement.

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))

O-Level English/IGCSE

Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS

Minimum score of 109

International applicants who do not meet the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirements will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling into the English for Tertiary Education programme.

Placement into the various levels of the English for Tertiary Education programme depends on the English Language qualification students have at the point of admission and/or the outcome of the English Placement Test.

The applicants who have met the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement may be advised by Faculty to improve their proficiency by undertaking additional English proficiency courses.

Bachelor of Financial Technology (Honours)

Program Overview

Key Modules

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