Master of Science in Finance (By Research)

College of Graduate Studies

R2/0412/7/0001 (06/27) (MQA/FA1234)

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Overview

Master of Science in Finance (By Research)
This programme is a research-focused degree designed for candidates seeking advanced expertise in finance and financial studies. It emphasises independent research and critical analysis in areas such as financial markets, investment, risk management, and corporate finance, preparing graduates for careers in research, academia, policy analysis, and advanced professional roles in the finance industry.

About Programme

Master of Science in Finance (By Research) programme is particularly relevant for those interested in pursuing a career in investment banking, financial research and financial trading.

The programme is specifically designed for those who are interested to become researchers, academics and consultants in a variety of business and management disciplines. In exceptional circumstances graduates from other disciplines can be considered.

Program Structure:
The program can be completed within 2-3 years for full-time candidates and 3-4 years for part-time candidates.  Candidates who enroll in this program are required to register for the following courses:

  1. FRPM634 Research Project
  2. MGTM512 Research Methodology Seminar
🗓️ Intakes 2026
January & August
 
🕒 Duration
3 years (Part-time)
2 years (Full-time)

🪙 Total Programme Fee

RM22,200 - for Malaysian students

RM16,800 - for International students

 

⭐ Career Prospect
  1. Range of Monthly Salary (from fresh to senior position):
    RM2,000 – RM25,000
    Source: Jobstreet Salary Report and Kelly Services (Malaysia) Salary Guide.

  2. Employability Rate (within 6 months of Graduation):
    94.0% Employed | 6.0% Job Creators / Further Study
    Source: Ministry of Education Malaysia’s Graduate Tracer Study.

Program Structure

✔️ Corporate Finance

✔️ Investment/Stock Market Behavior

✔️ Islamic Finance and Banking

✔️ International Finance

✔️ Financial Engineering

✔️ Financial Derivatives

✔️ Financial Distress

✔️ Risk Management and Insurance

✔️ Treasury Management

✔️ Behavioral Finance
  • A Bachelor’s degree in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 out of 4.00 or its equivalent qualification as accepted by UNITEN Senate; OR

  • A Bachelor’s degree in a related field with a CGPA below 2.75 out of 4.00 but above 2.50 out of 4.00 or its equivalent qualification can be accepted, subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant field.
  • International students are required to fulfill one of the English proficiency score stated below to enroll at UNITEN. Postgraduate students who do not fulfill this English requirement are required to sit for Intensive English Programme (IEP) and pass the requirement below before starting their postgraduate requirement.
        1. Malaysia University English Test (MUET) – achieved Band 4.5 and above
        2. IELTS - achieved 6.5 and above
        3. TOEFL (Internet-based Test) – achieved 9.5 and above