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Bachelor Degree

Bachelor (Hons) Financial Economics

Business & ManagementSunway University

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) Financial Economics equips students with technological and analytical skills including quantitative modelling, big-data analysis and forecasting. The programme combines financial economics with financial mathematics, statistics and software application, preparing students for analytics-driven roles in business, industry and technology-focused firms. Students may also receive exemptions from selected Certified Financial Planner modules and are prepared for higher-level professional qualifications such as CFA and Chartered Banker. Successful graduates are also awarded a degree from Lancaster University. This programme provides an opportunity for students planning to study in Malaysia and pursue a Malaysia degree from Bangladesh in financial economics.

Admission Requirements

STPM Average C+ or CGPA 2.33 with minimum 2 principals, A-Level minimum 14 points with minimum Grade D in at least 2 subjects, Australian Matriculation ATAR 60, Canadian Matriculation 60%, Monash University Foundation Year 60% Sunway Foundation in Arts CGPA 2.5, Sunway Foundation in Science Technology CGPA 2.5, Sunway Diploma CGPA 2.5 or equivalent, UEC maximum 28 points from 5 subjects with all Grade Bs including Mathematics, International Baccalaureate minimum 27 points excluding bonus points, APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-6), any other qualifications considered on a case-to-case basis Credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent, IELTS or equivalent 6.0, MUET Band 4, SPM English B, UEC English B6, O-Level English (1119) 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

English Language Requirements

IELTS 6.0

Curriculum Structure

Year 1

  • Business Law
  • AI Foundation and Application
  • Mathematics for Finance and Economics
  • Principles of Business Analytics
  • Principles of Business Finance
  • Principles of Economics
  • Principles of Financial Accounting
  • Principles of Management

Year 2

  • Econometrics
  • Financial Institutions and Markets
  • Financial Management
  • Essentials of Employability
  • Investment Management
  • Macroeconomics
  • Personal Financial Planning
  • Microeconomics
  • Elective 1
  • Elective 2

Year 3

  • Advanced Financial Economics
  • Ethics and Corporate Governance
  • Finance Analytics
  • Financial Economics
  • Financial Technology
  • Sustainable Development and Finance
  • International Economics
  • Elective 3
  • Elective 4
  • Internship

Year 4

  • Electives: Banking and Fintech Laws and Regulations
  • Corporate Finance
  • Derivatives and Risk Management
  • Fixed Income Markets and Instruments
  • Islamic Banking
  • Securities and Finance
  • Managerial Economics
  • Money
  • Banking and Digital Currency
  • Financial Statement Analysis

Career Prospects

Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Treasurer, Financial Controller, Investment Banker

Key Information

Duration

3 years

Intake

Jan, Apr, Sep

Mode

Full-time

Fees Breakdown

1st YearMYR 32,220
2nd YearMYR 36,660
3rd YearMYR 39,400
International Administrative Fee (Yearly)MYR 2,250
Student Resource Fee (Yearly)MYR 3,500

Others Cost

Deposit (refundable)MYR 1,000
Enrolment Fee (non-refundable)MYR 700
Visa and InsuranceMYR 3,100