Finance is concerned with the study of financial instruments, institutions, markets, and systems. It involves the study of financial decision making under uncertainty, which has applications in many fields including banking, financial consulting and planning, funds management, merchant banking, stockbroking, and treasury.

This program provides rigorous training in the theory and applications of finance. The program involves a core in mainstream finance supplemented with studies in related quantitative techniques and methodologies, economics and management.

On completion of this program, graduates will understand:

how corporations make financial decisions how individual investors select and manage their investment opportunities and portfolios the intricacies of derivative securities the management of the financial services industry ... [-]

The Department of Finance and Economics under the College of Business Management and Accounting offers the Bachelor of Finance (Honours) 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 of finances disciplines 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.... [-]

BSC (HONS) In Finance & Management (ACCA & ICAEW Accredited Programme)

This degree focuses on financial markets and institutions. Besides emphasizing the theories, students are also exposed to the practical aspects of management through case studies and financial reports.

Financial markets are becoming increasingly complex and sophisticated, with managers, traders and analysts evolving new methods of packaging and selling assets offering new combinations of risk and return. Lecturers use case studies to illustrate financial management, which helps students develop commercial awareness, communication and presentation skills.

Programme Outline

Semester 1

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Project development is an investment that involves a considerable sum of money and time. Clients will expect their project to generate values from their investment. They also expect value for money from their projects which involve the element of time, cost, and quality. These objectives can be achieved through technical knowledge and professional competency, economic evaluation, effective cost management and selection of appropriate construction procurement with efficient and effective contract management. The role of quantity surveyors through their education, training, and experience will contribute to the effective management of construction cost, project procurement, and contract administration as well as giving advice on development economics and contractual matters.... [-]

The Actuarial Finance program is considered one of the toughest disciplines for aspiring financial specialists and is, therefore, reserved for graduates especially interested in this field. Actuaries are very well compensated.

The Bachelor of Actuarial Finance (Hons) prepares students for the exams required to professionally accredit as an actuary. Students will be expected to excel in statistics, calculus, probability and advanced modeling and risk management in order to reach their aspirations to become an actuary.

Entry Requirements Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM): A minimum of Pass in 2 relevant subjects; or A-Levels: A minimum of 2 Passes in 2 subjects; or Pass South Australian Matriculation (SAM) with a Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) 70 and Grade B in relevant subjects; or Pass Canadian Pre-University (CPU) with an average of 70% in 6 relevant subjects; or Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): Grade B in 5 subjects; or Pass Foundation programs from Manipal International University (MIU); or Pass Foundation programs in related fields from other institutions; or Pass in International Baccalaureate (IB) with at least 24 points; or Pass Matriculation Certificate in related fields, Ministry of Education; or Pass Diploma in related fields from any other institutions; or Other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government; and A credit in Mathematics in SPM, ‘O’ Level or equivalent Recognitions Approved by MQA. Designed to meet International Curriculum to be in sync with the global benchmarks and industry requirements. Industry Partnerships Multiple partnerships with organizations to boost capabilities of the students and make them job ready.... [-]