Comprehensive Curriculum The curriculum integrates cutting-edge theories, principles, and practices in finance, ensuring graduates are well-equipped to meet the evolving demands of the profession. Key areas of emphasis include:

• Core Finance Skills: Advanced understanding of financial analysis, risk management, financial market and institutions.
• Financial Management and Analysis: Proficiency in interpreting and managing financial data to drive strategic decisions.
• Ethics and Professional Standards: Training to uphold integrity and accountability in the profession.

Practical Industry Engagement Practical training forms a cornerstone of the programme. Students gain hands-on experience through internships, seminars, and simulations. Key outcomes include:

• Real-world Application: Opportunities to implement theoretical knowledge in professional settings.
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Cultivating critical thinking skills to address business challenges.
• Professional Networking: Building connections with industry experts and organisations.

Global and Ethical Perspective Recognising the interconnected nature of today’s business world, the programme fosters an understanding of international financial standards, cultural diversity, and corporate responsibility. AIM OF THE PROGRAMME To produce graduates that possess robust financial knowledge and technical proficiency.

• Foundation / Matriculation: Passed the Foundation/Matriculation (or any equivalent qualification) with a minimum CPGA of 2.50, and passed Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) (or any equivalent qualification) with credit in Mathematics and pass in English Language; OR
• Diploma: Passed the Diploma in Finance, Banking, Insurance and other related field (Level 4, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50; OR
• STPM: Passed the Malaysian Higher School Certificate (STPM) (or any equivalent qualification) with minimum Grade C+ (NGMP 2.33) in any 2 subjects, and pass Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) (or any equivalent qualification) with credit in Mathematics and pass in the English Language; OR
• Malaysian Higher Religious Certificate (STAM): Passed the STAM with minimum Jayyid grade, and passed Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) (or any equivalent qualification) with credit in Mathematics and pass in English Language; OR
• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): Passed UEC with minimum grade B in 5 subjects, including Mathematics, and pass in English Language; OR
• Malaysian Vocational Diploma (Diploma Vocational Malaysia - DVM): Passed the DVM with from an institution recognised by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the University’s Senate in any 1 field as follows:
  • Insurance;
  • Accounting;
  • Banking; and
• Passed Malaysian Vocational Certificate (Sijil Vocasional Malaysia - SVM) equivalent with 3 credits in SPM for the candidate who obtained:

-Honoured in Malay Language (Bahasa Melayu 1104); -PGNK Academic >2.0; and -PGNK Vocational >2.67; and -Competent in all vocational module *Note: The Malaysian Vocational Certificate (SVM) programme entry requirements for the 2012-2016 cohort Malaysian Vocational Diploma (DVM) programme are as above. For Malaysian Vocational Certificate (SVM) graduates, cohort 2013-2016, SVM equivalency with 3 SPM credits should also take into account passing SPM History subjects

• For International Students, students must have a minimum score of 6.0 in IELTS or equivalent.

**Note: Credit in Mathematics and pass in the English Language at SPM level for candidates (2), (3), and (4) may be excluded if the eligibility includes Mathematics and English Language and their achievement/ equivalent to the requirement of passing the subject at SPM level.

Job prospects in conventional and Islamic finance areas:

• Risk Manager
• Fund Manager
• Investment Analyst
• Credit Analyst
• Remisier
• Financial/Wealth/Portfolio Manager
• Insurance/Banking/Takaful/Islamic Banking Manager