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BSc Business Economics and Finance

University of Nottingham Malaysia
Semenyih, Selangor
What is business and management?
All programmes in Nottingham University Business School involve the study of organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate. While the exact blend of subjects studied depends on the particular programme, each degree prepares you for a career in business and management and allows you to develop skills in qualitative and quantitative analysis, critical thinking, oral and written presentation, information technology and group working.


How will I study?
Our programmes enable you to either opt for a broad-based management education or to specialise in a particular aspect of management. All programmes have been carefully designed to allow you to acquire the fundamentals of management and the most recent trends in business thinking. Combining studies in accounting, economics, finance, management and marketing, the interdisciplinary nature of our programmes will provide you with the competitive edge to pursue a career in any line of business.

We also actively seek to develop your practical skills through various professional development programmes. Our industry linkages enable you to network with top employers throughout your degree via a range of activities.


Professional accreditation
Nottingham University Business School is among the top 6 business schools in the UK for research power. Uniquely, the EQUIS accreditation applies to all our campuses in the UK, China and Malaysia. In addition to EQUIS, some of our degree programmes are also accredited by several major professional accountancy bodies. The exemptions that are available from professional examination papers set by these bodies vary depending on the degree programme.

The BSc Finance, Accounting and Management programme is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and CPA Australia.

The BSc Management programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).


Career prospects
Our interdisciplinary approach to business education will enable you to have a head start in a wide spectrum of careers. Many of our graduates have secured prestigious jobs in multinational corporations. Some of our graduates have become auditors, entrepreneurs, executives in the banking and financial services industry and industry regulators. Other career options include academia, investment research, management consultancy, risk management and other serviceoriented professions.


Study abroad opportunities
Students have the opportunity to apply to study abroad during their second year, at the University's campuses in the UK and/or China, or at one of our partner universities.

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Course Summary

Intake

Feb, Sept

Course Fees (estimated)

RM 115,500

Course Duration

3 years

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A Level:
BBB, excluding critical thinking and general studies.

IB Diploma
30 points with 5, 5, 5 at Higher Level and 5 points in mathematics at Standard or Higher Level.

STPM:
B+B+B+, excluding Pengajian Am.

UEC:
2 As and 3 B3s, excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese language.

SAM or other Australian matriculations:
ATAR 86 (consideration to be made based on relevant subjects).

Canadian Ontario Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma (OSSD):
79% average based on 6 subjects with at least 70% in Mathematics of Data Management.
Canadian Secondary School Diplomas from other provinces are acceptable and to be assessed based on the University’s requirements.

Advance Placement (AP):
4, 4, 4 in relevant subjects. Applicants taking non-preferred subjects may be made an offer across more than three subjects at Advanced Placement level.

Diploma - Other Institutions:
Acceptance to the second year is on a case by case basis (and at the discretion of the School) but normally would require an overall GPA of 3.3 (out of 4) or 70% and above (consideration to be made based on relevant subjects), and previous studies must meet the prerequisite requirements of the programme.

Foundation - Other Institutions:
Acceptance is at the discretion of the School but normally would require an overall GPA of 3.3 (out of 4) or 70% and above (consideration to be made based on relevant subjects), and previous studies must meet the prerequisite requirements of the programme.

University of Nottingham Malaysia Foundation:
Successful completion of any foundation programme and meeting mathematics requirements.


In addition to the entry requirements listed above, those who have taken SPM / GCSE / IGCSE / High School Diploma or equivalent must have grade B in mathematics or grade C in UEC mathematics.


English language requirements
IELTS (Academic)
: 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each element)
TOEFL (iBT): 87 (minimum 20 in Speaking and 19 in all other elements)
PTE (Academic): 71 (with no less than 65 in each element)
GCE A Level English Language or English Literature: grade C
GCE AS Level English Language or English Literature: grade C
SPM: grade A
1119 (GCE O): grade B
GCSE O-Level: grade C
IGCSE (first language): grade C
IGCSE (second language): grade B
MUET: Band 4
UEC: grade A2
IB English A1 or A2 (Standard or Higher Level): 4 points
IB English B (Higher Level): 4 points
IB English B (Standard Level): 5 points
Malaysian – RM 38,500 per year
Non-Malaysian – RM 46,900 per year
BSc Business Economics and Finance
This degree allows you a greater specialisation in finance, offering the key elements of Business Economics. You will study core business and economics modules and take additional modules related to finance. You will gain an in-depth understanding of the core areas of economics and finance, such as derivatives pricing, economics of regulation, industrial economics and corporate restructuring. This programme will provide you with an excellent background for specialist quantitatively orientated careers in financial economics and research, as well as those in the areas of accountancy, banking, finance and management. Students have access to and use of the NUBS Financial Trading Room and financial databases.


Year one
Typical core modules
  • Business Finance
  • Computers in Business
  • Fundamentals of Financial and Management Accounting
  • Introduction to Economics
  • Microeconomics for Business
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Quantitative Methods 1b
  • Work and Society
Plus, approved optional modules (must include Quantitative Methods 1a for students without a Grade C in A-Level Mathematics or equivalent)


Year two
Typical core modules
  • Corporate Finance
  • Industrial Economics I: Economics of Organisation and Innovation
  • Industrial Economics II: Pricing and Decision Making
  • Introductory Econometrics
  • Quantitative Methods 2a
Plus approved optional modules


Year three
Typical core modules
  • Business Ethics and Sustainability
  • Economics of Regulation and Public Choice
  • Financial Economics
  • Financial Markets: Theory and Computation
  • Industrial Economics III: Market Structure and Competition Policy
  • Industrial Economics IV: Games and Strategies
Plus approved optional modules
Disclaimer: Course Information details may change from time to time. Please check with respective institutions to get updated information.
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