UCSI University: Bachelor of Financial Economics (Hons)

Course Structure

Year 1

Business Accounting
Financial Markets and institutions
Business Communication
Business Law
Statistics and Its Applications
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Mathematical Economics
Business Law - Malaysian Perspective (MPU-U3)
Extracurricular Learning Experience 1 (MPU-U4)
University Life (MPU-U2)
Co-Operative Placement 1

Year 2

Financial Management 1
Financial Management 2
Corporate Finance
Business Research Methods
Management Ethics
Intermediate Microeconomics
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Economics for Financial Analysis
Applied Econometrics
Principles of Banking
Basic Econometrics
Introduction to Internet Technologies
Extracurricular Learning Experience 2 (MPU-U4)
Co-Operative Placement 2

Year 3

Financial Statement Analysis
Monetary Economics 1
International Economics
Investment Analysis
Risk Management and Insurance
Financial Derivatives
Portfolio Management (Elective)
Treasure Management (Elective)
Financial Economics (Elective)
Issues in Global Economy (Elective)
Research Project 1
Research Project 2
Extracurricular Learning Experience 3 (MPU-U4)
Co-Operative Placement 3

Entry Requirements

UCSI Foundation year: Minimum CGPA of 2.5 and pass SPM (or any equivalent qualification) with credit in Mathematics and pass in English.
STPM: C+ (CGPA 2.33) in any 2 subjects; and pass SPM with credit in Mathematics and pass in English.
A Level: 2 D grades
UEC: Minimum 5 credits (B6) and pass in Mathematics and English
National Matriculation/Foundation: Minimum CGPA of 2.5 and pass SPM inclusive of credit in Mathematics and pass in English.
International Baccalaureate (IB): Minimum score of 26 points in 6 subjects
Canadian Pre-U: Minimum average of 60% in 6 subjects
AUSMAT/HSC/SACE/TEE/WACE: Average of 60% in 5 subjects
Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM/A Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency: Minimum overall average of 60%
Any qualification equivalent to Diploma in Finance, Banking, Insurance or related field (Level 4, MQF): Minimum CGPA of 2.5
Other equivalent qualifications: To be reviewed by the faculty on a case-to-case basis

Note (Source: Finance Program Standard): The credit requirement for Mathematics and pass in English at SPM level for the candidate with STPM or Matriculation/Foundation qualification can be waived should the qualifications contain Mathematics and English subjects with equivalent/higher achievement.

Entry Requirements for Foundation Year:

SPM: Pass SPM with minimum 5 credits
O Level: Minimum 5 credits (C)
UEC: Pass UEC with minimum 3 credits (B6)
Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM/A Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency: Minimum overall average of 50%
Other qualifications deemed equivalent to SPM/O Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency: Minimum overall average of 60%

English Requirements

MUET: Band 4
SPM English Language: Grade B+
SPM English Language 1119/O Level/IGCSE: Grade C
UEC English Language: Grade A2
IELTS: Band 6
TOEFL iBT: 60
Applicants who have an academic qualification from a higher learning institution which uses English Language as a medium of instruction can be granted an exemption from the University English requirements and MQA requirement.