BSc ( Hons ) Financial Analysis by Sunway University

Sunway University

Bandar Sunway, Selangor

The BSc (Hons) Financial Analysis programme has been designed to meet the increasing demand for quality skills and expertise in the financial services industry.

Focusing on the quantitative aspects of finance, you will learn about equities, fixed-incomes and derivatives markets. You will also explore the applications of mathematical and statistical knowledge to the fields of investment and risk management to meet the dynamic needs of the financial services industry in general.

The solid foundation that we provide allows you to either venture directly into a career in finance and investment or to pursue further studies in quantitative finance. Through this programme, you are prepared for the quantitative aspects of all three levels of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) professional examinations. A CFA charter is the most recognised professional qualification in the finance world and this will set you up for a successful career in finance.

Intake

Jan, Mar, Aug

Course Fees (estimated)

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Course Duration

3 years

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Entry Requirements

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STPM
average C+ or CGPA 2.33 (Minimum 2 principals)

A-Level
Minimum 14 points (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
CAVG 55% or CGPA 2.50
* Students may obtain advanced standing if credit transfer requirements are met.

Unified Examination Certificate
Maximum 25 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs including Mathematics)

International Baccalaureate
Completed with minimum 27 points (excluding bonus points)

Other Qualifications
Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis

Mathematics Requirements
SPM / O-Level: Credit

MQA requires local students to possess a Muet or international english proficiency qualification in order to register for the accounting and finance programme.

English Language Requirements

IELTS or equivalent 6.0
MUET Band 4
SPM English B3 or B+
UEC English B4
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

Course Subjects

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Year 1

Principles of Financial Accounting
Introductory Economics
English for Business
Calculus
Linear Algebra & Applications
Principles of Business Finance
Introduction to Probability
Advanced Calculus
Theory of Interest
Programming Principles

Year 2

Financial Economics I
Equity Valuation
Introduction to Statistics
Financial Management
Communication Skills
Bonds with Embedded Options & Structured Securities
Financial Economics II
Financial Accounting
Portfolio Management

Year 3

Portfolio Management for Institutional Investors
Fixed Income Portfolio Management
Strategic Management
Business Ethics & Social Responsibilities
Risk Management Applications of Derivatives
Internship

Electives (choose any 4 in Year 3)

Choose 2 of the following in Semester 7
- Corporate Finance (compulsory)
- Introduction to Econometrics
- Corporate Reporting

Choose 2 of the following in Semester 9
- Financial Planning
- International Financial Management
- Applied Time - Series Econometrics

Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects

for Local Student

Islamic and Asian Civilisations
Ethnic Relations
Community Project
Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)

for International Student