BSc (Hons) Finance & Investment

This programme offers a comprehensive study of financial markets and instruments, financial modeling, banking, and data analytics. It is ideal for students with a strong affinity for numbers and a keen interest in making informed investment decisions and financial trades. The curriculum blends academic rigor with practical learning, providing students with a thorough understanding of how financial markets operate and the skills needed to navigate the dynamic financial landscape.

Through a combination of theoretical foundations and hands-on experiences, students will develop expertise in analyzing financial data, building financial models, and understanding complex banking systems. This holistic approach equips graduates with the knowledge and practical skills required to succeed in various roles within the financial sector.

Academic Requirements

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

• STPM: 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.
• A-Level: Minimum 2 D grades
• UEC: Minimum 5 credits (B6) including Mathematics and pass in English
• ​National matriculation/ Foundation : Minimum CGPA of 2.50 out of 4.00, and pass SPM (or any equivalent qualification) with credit in Mathematics and pass in English.
• ​International Baccalaureate (IB): Minimum score of 26 points in 6 subjects
• Canadian Pre-U: 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

Entry Requirements for Foundation Year

• SPM/O-Level or its equivalent: Minimum 5 credits (inclusive of Mathematics and 1 science subjects)
• SPM: Pass SPM with minimum 5 credits
• O-Level: Minimum 5 credits (C)
• UEC: Pass UEC with minimum 3 credits (B6)
• Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM/A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency: Minimum overall average of 50%
• Other qualifications deemed equivalent to SPM/O-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency: Minimum overall average of 60%

English Language Requirements

For Local Students

• MUET: Band 4
• SPM English Language: Grade B+
• SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE: Grade C
• UEC English Language: Grade A2
• IELTS: Band 6
• TOEFL iBT: 42

• Applicants who have an academic qualification from a higher learning institution which uses English Language as a medium of instruction can be granted an exemption from the University English requirements and MQA requirement.

For International Students

• Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (i. B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced C2 Proficiency): 169
• Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (ii. Linguiskill Online): 169
• Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (iii. Occupational English Test (OET)(Conventional/Online): 250
• TOEFL IBT: 60
• Pearson Test of English: 59
• TOEFL Essentials (Online): 8.5
• MUET: Band 4
• IELTS: 6

Year 1

• Financial Management 1
• Microeconomics
• Statistics and Its Application
• Introduction to Fintech
• Macroeconomics
• Programming for Fintech
• Financial Markets and Institutions
• Financial Management 2
• Co-operative Placement 1

Elective 1 (Choose one)

• Fundamental of Management
• Fundamental of Marketing

Year 2

• Corporate Finance
• Basic Econometrics
• Introductory Accounting
• Introduction to Islamic Banking
• Business Communication
• Business & Finance Law
• Business Research Method
• Investment Analysis
• International Bank Management
• Personal Wealth Management
• Co-operative Placement 2

Elective 2 (Choose one)

• Sustainability in Business
• Sales Management

Year 3

• Multinational Finance
• Financial Research Project A
• Financial Modelling
• Portfolio Management
• Financial Research Project B
• Islamic Capital Market
• Risk Management and Insurance
• Financial Derivatives
• Data Analytics for Finance
• Co-Operative Placement 3

Elective 3 (Choose two)

• Merger, Acquisition and Corporate Restructuring
• Treasury Management
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Investment Ethics
• Entrepreneurship

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.

For Malaysian students:

1. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
   (Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
2. Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
   (Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)

For foreign students:

1. Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
   (Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)
2. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
   (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)

All students:

1. U2 - University Life
2. U2 - Integriti dan Anti Rasuah (Integrity and Anti-Corruption)
3. U4 - Extracurricular Learning Experience 1
4. U4 - Extracurricular Learning Experience 2
5. U4 - Extracurricular Learning Experience 3