Bachelor of Financial Economics (Hons)

This programme is designed to equip students with the economic reasoning, quantitative skills, and institutional knowledge necessary to address complex financial challenges. With a dual emphasis on economics and finance, students will gain insight into a variety of decision-making processes and strategic considerations essential for financial economists. This comprehensive approach enables graduates to make informed financial decisions and prepares them for diverse career opportunities in the financial sector.

Academic Requirements:

• UCSI Foundation year: Minimum CGPA of 2.5 and pass SPM (or any equivalent qualification) with credit in Mathematics and pass in English.
• STPM: C+ (CGPA 2.33) in any 2 subjects; and pass SPM with credit in Mathematics and pass in English.
• A-Level: 2 D grades.
• UEC: Minimum 5 credits (B6) and pass in Mathematics and English.
• National Matriculation/Foundation: Minimum CGPA of 2.5 and pass SPM inclusive of 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 2.5.
• 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 candidates 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:

• 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: 60.

Applicants who have an academic qualification from a higher learning institution that uses English 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.
  • (ii) Linguaskill Online – 169.
  • (iii) Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional/Online) – 250.
• TOEFL iBT: 60.
• Pearson Test of English: 59.
• IELTS: 6.
• MUET: Band 4.
• TOEFL Essentials (Online): 8.5.

Year 1

• Business Accounting
• Financial Markets and Institutions
• Business Communication
• Business Law
• Statistics and Its Applications
• Macroeconomics
• Microeconomics
• Mathematical Economics
• Co-Operative Placement 1

Year 2

• Business Research Methods
• Management Ethics
• Intermediate Microeconomics
• Intermediate Macroeconomics
• Economics for Financial Analysis
• Basic Econometrics
• Principles of Banking
• Applied Econometrics
• Information System for Sustainability
• Co-Operative Placement 2

Year 3

• Financial Statement Analysis
• Monetary Economics 1
• International Economics
• Investment Analysis
• Risk Management and Insurance
• Financial Derivatives
• Portfolio Management (Elective)
• Treasure Management (Elective)
• Development Economics (Elective)
• Issues in Global Economy (Elective)
• Research Project 1
• Research Project 2
• Co-Operative Placement 3

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 - Integriti dan Anti Rasuah (Integrity and Anti-Corruption)