Bachelor of Science (Honours) Finance and Investment

Key Modules

• 1Financial Management 1
• 2Microeconomics
• 3Statistics and Its Application
• 4Introduction to Fintech
• 5Macroeconomics
• 6Programming for Fintech
• 7Financial Markets and Institutions
• 8Financial Management 2
• 9Co-operative Placement 1
• 10Elective 1 (Choose one)
• 11Fundamental of Management
• 12Fundamental of Marketing
• 13Corporate Finance
• 14Basic Econometrics
• 15Introductory Accounting
• 16Introduction to Islamic Banking
• 17Business Communication
• 18Business & Finance Law
• 19Business Research Method
• 20Investment Analysis
• 21International Bank Management
• 22Personal Wealth Management
• 23Co-operative Placement 2
• 24Elective 2 (Choose one)
• 25Sustainability in Business
• 26Sales Management
• 27Multinational Finance
• 28Financial Research Project A
• 29Financial Modelling
• 30Portfolio Management
• 31Financial Research Project B
• 32Islamic Capital Market
• 33Risk Management and Insurance
• 34Financial Derivatives
• 35Data Analytics for Finance
• 36Co-Operative Placement 3
• 37Elective 3 (Choose two)
• 38Merger, Acquisition and Corporate Restructuring
• 39Treasury Management
• 40Financial Statement Analysis
• 41Investment Ethics
• 42Entrepreneurship
• 43Compulsory Courses (MPU and HEPs courses)
• 44U1 – Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
• 45(Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
• 46U1 – Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
• 47(Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)
• 48U2 –Bahasa Kebangsaan A (if applicable)
• 49U1 – Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
• 50(Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)
• 51All students:
• 52U2 – Integrity and Anti-Corruption (Integriti dan Anti-Rasuah)
• 53U4 – Extra-curricular Learning Experience 1
• 54U4 – Extra-curricular Learning Experience 2
• 55HEPs course – Effective Speaking
• 56HEPs course – Effective Writing

Entry Requirements

• 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.
• Minimum Grade C+ (GP 2.33) in any 2 subjects; and pass SPM (or any equivalent qualification) with credit in Mathematics and pass in English.
• Minimum 2 D grades
• Minimum 5 credits (B6) including Mathematics and pass in English
• National matriculation/ Foundation
• 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 2.50 out of 4.00
• 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
• Academic Requirements
• SPM/O-Level or its equivalent
• Minimum 5 credits (inclusive of Mathematics and 1 science subjects)
• Pass SPM with minimum 5 credits
• Minimum 5 credits (C)
• Pass UEC with minimum 3 credits (B6)
• Minimum overall average of 50%
• Other qualifications deemed equivalent to SPM/O-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
• 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)

Career Prospects

• Investment Analyst
• Credit Manager
• Financial Analyst
• Treasurer
• Fund Manager
• Credit Analyst
• Financial Planner
• Investment Broker
• Investment Banker
• Risk Manager
• Financial Trader
• Professional Recognition
• Financial Planning Association of Malaysia (FPAM)
• Module 2 out of 4 towards Certified Financial Planner certification examinations
• Exemption for Module 2
• Finance Accreditation Agency (FAA)