Bachelor of Finance (Hons)
R2/343/6/0102

+ THIS IS BEST FOR

Student who has completed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), A-Level, Matriculation, Foundation, Diploma, UEC, International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB), HND(UK) Diploma, SAME/WACE/AUSMAT or other equivalent qualifications recognised by Government of Malaysia. Keen interest in Economics field of study. May complete education at Bachelor level to become professional or entrepreneurs, or may pursue in related Postgraduate programmes.

+ PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

Mode of Study : Full Time (Yes) | Part Time (No)

This syllabus has been designed to meet the requirements of professional bodies and industries while giving students the competitive edge. Emphasis is on the application of knowledge through teamwork, case studies, simulations and real life projects.

The Department of Finance and Economics under the College of Business Management and Accounting, offers the Bachelor of Finance (Hons) degree programme. This degree programme is introduced to equip students with a strong knowledge in finance that suits the demand of the market workforce. The programme is designed to expose students to the specific aspects in finance discipline such as stock analysis, investment instruments, capital market and leverage. Upon completion of the programme, graduates are expected to have a firm and thorough understanding of the principles and roles of finance in the business and corporate environment. The courses offered are being specifically structured to equip students with strong theoretical and practical knowledge in finance before they can embark on to the real world of financial service sectors or pursue their studies to obtain the Master's Degree in Finance or in other MBA programmes.

This Bachelor in Finance programme can be completed in 3 years.

+ ACCREDITED, APPROVED & RECOGNISED BY

Accredited by:
01. Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
02. Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQR) - National register for accredited programmes.


Please scan for Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) certification of this programme.

Approved & Licensed by:
01. Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia

+ CAREER PROSPECT

Range of Monthly Salary (from fresh to senior position):
RM2,600 – RM42,000
Source: Jobstreet Salary Report and Kelly Services (Malaysia) Salary Guide.

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.

+ CAMPUS INTAKE

This programme is delivered at the Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Campus (KSHAS).

+ FEES & SCHOLARSHIPS

UNITEN practices transparent fee policy. Refer our fees below for your reference.

Fees for Malaysian Students:
Tuition Fees: RM66,000 per programme.
Other Fees:

• Full Registration + Miscellaneous Fee: RM1,348 one-time payment
• Medical Insurance: RM88/year
• Deposit for Accommodation: RM250 one-time deposit payment
• Monthly Fee for Accommodation: Starting from RM270/month.

Fees for International Students:
Tuition Fees: USD17,250 (RM69,000) per programme.
Other Fees:

• VISA & Application Fee: USD787.50 (RM3,150) one-time payment
• Full Registration + Miscellaneous Fee: USD1,650 (RM6,600) one-time payment
• Medical Insurance: USD37.50 (RM150)/year
• Deposit for Accommodation: USD62.50 (RM250) one-time deposit payment
• Monthly Fee for Accommodation: Starting from USD67.50 (RM270)/month.

and if the international student (for Bachelor) does not fulfill the English language requirement such as the minimum score for IELTS or TOEFL, there will be additional fees of:

• Intensive English Programme (IEP) : USD1,400 (RM5,600)/semester.

Flexible payment options are available, where student may:

• pay full in advance, or
• by monthly installments, or
• pay full 2 weeks before the semester's final examination.

Terms & conditions apply.

Download the complete UNITEN Fees Table here.
There is also a list of scholarships and financial aids here.

Notes: Subject to terms and conditions. All fees are calculated in Malaysian Ringgit (RM). Fees indicated in USD here are for reference only with a basis of USD1=RM4. Other optional fees include electricity, parking, and some student facilities within UNITEN.

Bachelor of Finance (Hons)
R2/343/6/0102

+ ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

For Malaysian Students:

• Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
  Pass STPM/equivalent with minimum of grade C+ in any two (2) subjects and Pass SPM with Credit in Math and Pass Bahasa Inggeris at SPM Level.
  
  
• Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM)
  Pass STAM with a minimum grade of Jayyid (taken within 2 years prior to application); and Pass in SPM with Credit in Mathematics and Pass Bahasa Inggeris at SPM Level. *For STAM applications, student must have taken MUET with Band 1
  
  
• A-Level
  Pass A-Level with Gred C in 2 subjects. 
  
  
• Matriculation
  A pass in Matriculation qualification or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and Pass SPM with Credits in Mathematics at SPM level.
  
  
• Foundation
  Pass Foundation studies (or any equivalent qualification) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and Pass in SPM with Credit in Mathematics and Pass Bahasa Inggeris at SPM Level
  
  
• Diploma
  Any qualification equivalent to Diploma in Finance, Banking, Insurance or related field with minimum CGPA 2.50.
  
  
• Diploma Vocational Malaysia (DVM)
  Pass DVM in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 AND Pass Sijil Vokasional Malaysia (SVM) / An Academic Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.33 or higher/ A Vocational CGPA of 3.67 or higher and competent in all vocational modules/ A credit in Bahasa Melayu (SVM 1104)/ **Cohort 2013 onwards also need to get an exemption from obtaining a passing grade for Sejarah at SPM level. 
  
  
• UEC (Unified Examination Certificate)
  Pass UEC with a minimum of grade B in 5 subjects.
  
  
• International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
  A pass in IB with minimum of 30 points.
  
  
• HND(UK) Diploma
  Pass HND in related field with minimum CGPA 2.00.
  
  
• SAME/WACE/AUSMAT
  Pass South Australian Matriculation (SAM) and South Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) with 70%, or South Australia Certificate of Education (SACE) and Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) with Band 2 in 2 subjects.
  
  
• Others
  Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Government of Malaysia.

For International Students: Refer Entry Requirements - International

+ ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

For Malaysian Students:

Students have taken MUET before enrol. However, students are required to complete MUET during the duration of the study (before graduation). IELTS (5.0 and above) or TOEFL (500 and above) or TOEFL Internet-Based Test (42 and above) is also accepted.

• MUET – Malaysia University English Test
  Achieve Band 1 and above

For International Students:

International students are required to have one of the English proficiency scores stated below to enrol in UNITEN. Bachelor students who do not fulfil this English requirement are required to sit for the Intensive English Programme (IEP) and pass the requirement below before starting their Bachelor programme.

• MUET – Malaysia University English Test
  Achieve Band 4 and above
  
  
• IELTS – International English Language Testing System
  Achieve 6.0 and above
  
  
• TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language
  Achieve 550 (TOEFL) or 60 (TOEFL Internet Based Test) and above

Bachelor of Finance (Hons)
R2/343/6/0102

+ PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

This programme can be completed in Full Time: 3 years.

• Hubungan Etnik
• Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia
• Public Speaking & Presentations
• Islam and Civil Society I / Moral and Civil Society I
• Islam and Civil Society II / Moral and Civil Society II
• Islam and Civil Society I / Moral and Civil Society III
• Mathematics of Finance
• Financial Management
• Principles of Management
• Principles of Marketing
• Malaysian Commercial Law
• Financial & Managerial Accounting
• Business Communication
• Corporate Governance & Business Ethics
• Energy Management & Sustainability
• Entrepreneurship
• Business Economics
• Malaysian Economy
• Research Methods
• Strategic Management
• Insurance & Risk Management
• Corporate Finance
• Investment
• Asset-Liability Management
• Islamic Capital Market
• International Finance
• Financial Markets & Institutions
• Security Analysis & Portfolio Management
• Finance Theory
• Project Paper in Finance
• Islamic Banking & Finance
• Contemporary Issues in Finance
• 4 Elective Courses
• Industrial Training

Subject marked (*) is required for Malaysian students only.

Bachelor of Finance (Hons)
R2/343/6/0102

+ CAREER PROSPECT

Range of Monthly Salary:
RM2,000 – RM25,000
Source: Jobstreet Salary Report and Kelly Services (Malaysia) Salary Guide.

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.

The Bachelor of Finance (Hons) degree has been reconstructed in such a way that the graduates produced are well equipped with the relevant knowledge in the financial services sectors. Graduates with good results can apply to pursue their studies to obtain the Master's degree in Finance or other MBA programmes. The graduates of this programme will have a wide choice of career opportunities in the field of financial management such as:

• Financial Planner
• Financial Analyst
• Financial Controller
• Fund Manager
• Financial Advisor
• Remisier
• Stock Broker
• Bank Executive
• Academics