Diploma in Banking and Finance

Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT)

Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

2 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Jun, Nov

Tuition Fees

RM18,900

Course Highlights

  • Recognised by the Financial Planning Association of Malaysia (FPAM), allowing for exemptions from Module 3 and Module 4 of the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification programme
  • Focus on the operation and management of banking institutions and the regulations governing the banking industry in Malaysia
  • Upon graduation, you can proceed to Year 2 of the Bachelor of Banking and Finance (Honours) programme or apply for admission into other relevant bachelor's degrees at TAR UMT or other universities on credit transfer
  • Over 35,000 students in 6 campuses across Malaysia

Course Structure

  • Principles of Accounting
  • Economics 
  • Quantitative Studies 
  • Introduction to Business 
  • IT Fundamentals and Applications
  • Fundamentals of Marketing
  • Fundamentals of Finance 
  • Principles of Investment 
  • Commercial Banking Operations and Services
  • Workplace Communication
  • Fundamentals of Taxation 
  • Ethics for Business
  • Financial Accounting
  • Bank Lending Assessment & Management
  • Banking Securities
  • Islamic Banking 
  • International Trade Finance
  • Law Relating to Financial Services
  • Personal Financial Planning
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Private Banking
  • Artificial Intelligence and Fintech in Financial Services
  • Digital Economics
  • Digital Literacy for Finance

Compulsory Courses:

  • English for Tertiary Studies
  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
  • Academic English
  • Civic Consciousness and Volunteerism/Bahasa Kebangsaan A
  • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
  • Co-curricular

Entry Requirements

  • SPM: 3 Credits in the relevant subjects
  • O Level: 3 Grade C in the relevant subjects
  • UEC: 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects
  • Certificate:
    • Relevant certificate accredited by MQA OR
    • Relevant Skilled/Technical/Vocational Certificate accredited by MQA or recognised by the Malaysian Government.

Compulsory subjects: 

  • SPM,O Level,UEC must include SPM Credit/O Level Grade C in Mathematics/UEC Grade B in one mathematics subject
  • SPM,O Level,UEC must include SPM Pass/O Level Grade E (Pass)/UEC Grade C in English Language

Notes: 

  • a) SPM holders must have at least a pass in Bahasa Melayu and SPM holders from the year 2013 onwards must also have at least a pass in Sejarah.
  • b) Students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu are required to pass Bahasa Kebangsaan A before the award of their Diploma.
  • c) Equivalent qualifications or qualifications from other Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • d) Subject to the Ministry of Higher Education’s latest requirements.

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM0

Tuition fees

RM18,900

Total payable amount

RM18,900

Scholarships

Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT)

Kuala Lumpur Main Campus, Kuala Lumpur

TAR UMT Merit Scholarship

Amount

Up to 100% tuition fee waiver

Study Level

Foundation, Diploma, Bachelor's Degree

Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT)

Kuala Lumpur Main Campus, Kuala Lumpur

TAR UMT Sports Scholarship

Amount

Up to 100% tuition fee waiver

Study Level

Diploma, Bachelor's Degree

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