Overview
The Bachelor (Honours) in Finance programme aims to train multi-talented Banking & Finance graduates by providing strong grounding in a diverse range of subjects comprising Accounting, Banking, Fintech, Investment, and Quantitative Methods to meet today’s industry demands. This also includes specialized training and skill development in long-term national priority areas; an intensive two-semester applied project in addition to an internship with securities firms. Students will also be well-prepared to transition into higher-level professional qualifications such as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and the Chartered Banker (CB) offered by the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers.
With a Bachelor in Finance degree, graduates will be well-equipped to successfully kick-start their careers in a range of organization both small and big from ordinary firms (all firms need finance), conventional banks, financial institutions to modern Silicon Valley-type start-ups and Digital Asset Exchanges, besides being future-ready to embrace Industrial Revolution 4.0.
On successful completion of the programme, graduates will also be awarded a degree from Lancaster University. They will be awarded two certificates, making them graduates of both Sunway University and Lancaster University.
- Corporate banking
- Investment banking
- Financial consultancy
- Financial & economic policy
- Financial analysis
- Investment management
- Data analytics
- Financial regulation
- Financial planning
- Market analysis
- Financial services
- RM37,700
for Malaysian students
- USD8,878
for international students
Programme Structure
Year 1
For more information on APEL.C, click here
Year 2
Year 3
Electives (Choose 3)*
*Subject to availability. Students are asked to enquire with the Programme Leader in advance.
Additional MOHE Compulsory General Studies subjects
For Local Students
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
- Philosophy and Current Issues
For International Students
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
- Malay Language for Communication 2
For All Students
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu) OR Critical Thinking
- Communication Skills
- Community Service for Planetary Health
- Entrepreneurial Mindset and Skills
- Integrity and Anti-Corruption
Entry Requirements
Average C+ or CGPA 2.33 (Minimum 2 principals)
BC/CDD; Minimum 14 points (points are calculated based on grades obtained for 2 or 3 subjects)
Note: For A-Level points calculation
A = 10 points
B = 8 points
C = 6 points
D = 4 points
E = 2 points
ATAR 60
60%
60%
CGPA 2.5
CGPA 2.5
CAVG 55% (Students may obtain advanced standing if credit transfer requirements are met)
Maximum 25 points from 5 subjects (all grade Bs including Mathematics)
Completed with minimum 27 points (excluding bonus points)
An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-6) (Recognition of Prior Learning)
(Click on this link for further information on APEL.A)
Other Qualifications
- Any other equivalent qualifications; applicants with no standard qualification will be considered on a case-to-case basis.
Mathematics Requirement
- SPM / O-Level: Credit or its equivalent
English Language Requirements
- TOEFL 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, 80 internet-based
- IELTS or equivalent 6.0
- PTE Academic 50 overall (minimum 46 in each skill)
- MUET Band 4
- SPM English B3 or B+
- UEC English B4
- O-Level English Credit
- Sunway Intensive English Programme (IEP) Pass Level 4 with minimum 65%
- ESL/English Satisfactory level in Pre-University programmes, where the medium of instruction is English
Additional Requirements for Certain International Students
International students from certain countries that want to take some Sunway University degree programmes (for example programmes in partnership with Lancaster University) will need to take and pass our online six-month International Preparatory Programme (IPP). This is a requirement to enrol on a Sunway degree programme that also leads to a degree certificate awarded by Sunway’s partner institution. Students are required to pass all the subjects with grade C or above to progress to the degree.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
For more information about the scholarships and financial aid, please visit the SEG Scholarships website.
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