Finance is the study of the procurement, allocation and management of financial resources.

Finance is an essential field as every individual, company, institution and government are involved in monetary transactions on a daily basis.This makes the capability of managing and using money efficiently extremely crucial to ensure financial sustainability, minimise risks and maximise returns.

Apart from understanding various financial products and instruments, you will also gain the necessary aptitude and knowledge of procuring, managing and dispensing funds in a Degree in Finance.

To pursue a Degree in Finance, the typical entry requirements are:

• A-Level: Minimum 2Es; or
• STPM: Minimum 2Cs; or
• Australian Matriculation: Minimum of ATAR 50; or
• Foundation in Business and Arts: Minimum CGPA of 2.0; or
• Relevant Diploma: Minimum CGPA of 2.0

Certain institutions may also require a pass in Mathematics at SPM, O-Level or equivalent.

That being said, the entry requirements can vary depending on the university, so be sure to do your research!

To pursue a Degree in Finance, you need to have an SPM or an equivalent qualification and a Pre-U qualification. Alternatively, you can choose to enter a Finance Degree via a relevant Diploma. Naturally, you must meet the minimum entry requirements set by the university.

A Degree in Finance is usually 3 years long.

Upon completing a Degree in Finance, you will have several options:

• Enter the workforce immediately; or
• Enter the workforce and pursue professional qualifications, such as ACCA, ICAEW, CFA, etc.; or
• Pursue postgraduate studies in the relevant fields

Finance graduates are open to plenty of job opportunities from a wide range of industries.

Generally, upon completion of a Degree in Finance, you can consider the following job options:

• Credit Analyst
• Financial Analyst
• Income Auditor
• Accounts Executive
• Tax Analyst

Different students may have different preferences when it comes to choosing the right university. Here are some questions to ponder upon when making a decision.

• Is the institution’s Finance course accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)?
• Will the institution’s Finance course provide you with relevant professional paper exemptions?
• Does the institution’s Finance Degree give you any practical platforms to acquire extra knowledge and build professional networks, such as business competitions, conferences and workshops?
• Do you understand the fees of the course, and are the costs affordable to you?
• Are you comfortable with the location of the university?
• Have you visited the campus, and do you like the campus environment and facilities?
• What support services does the institution have to help you in and beyond university?

Can’t decide if you should study Finance, or not sure what specific area of Finance is suitable for you? Here are some articles that may help you:

• Your Guide to a Finance Course in Malaysia
• What’s the Best Job for You According to Your Personality Type?
• 5 Steps to Hunting the Best College
• 5 Practical Tips When Applying for College
• The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best College Programme (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3)

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