Bachelor of Finance (Fintech) (Honours) – Online

The Bachelor of Finance (Fintech) program is structured to equip students with a thorough grasp of finance principles alongside the dynamic domain of Fintech, which involves applying technology to financial services.

This curriculum encompasses critical areas of knowledge including core finance subjects, data analytics, Fintech product development, and regulation & compliance, fostering a comprehensive learning journey that bridges the finance and technology sectors.

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The course curriculum is tailored for IR 4.0
Encompassing the integration of digital technologies reshaping the finance industry: Finance & Technology, and Blockchain & Cryptocurrency.

Unlocks enhanced opportunities across various career paths
Encompassing avenues in banking, financial services, insurance, information technology, fintech startups, and more.

Includes a 12-week internship
Provides exposure to relevant work experience in the Fintech landscape, facilitating the application of acquired knowledge.

Programme Entry Requirements

You must meet the following requirements in order to be considered for entry to the UNITAR Bachelor’s Programme:

• Pass Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with at least Grade C+ (CGPA 2.33) in any two (2) subjects; and credit Mathematics and pass in English in SPM; OR
• Pass Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum Grade of Jayyid and credit Mathematics and pass in English in SPM; OR
• Pass Diploma in Finance, Diploma in Banking, Diploma in Insurance or related programme (Level 4, MQF) with minimum CGPA of 2.50; OR
• Pass Matriculation/Foundation with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and credit Mathematics pass in English at SPM; OR
• Pass Businesses and Technology Education Council (BTEC) Level 4 & 5 and pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with at least three (3) credits in any subjects (or it’s equivalent); OR
• Any other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government;

Language Requirements

International Students

•  IELTS score of 6.0 OR its equivalent.

Programme Core

• Business Accounting
• English for Academic Purposes
• Principles of Management
• Principles of Economics
• Principles of Finance
• Corporate Social Policy
• Quantitative Methods
• Islamic Finance
• Financial Management
• Personal Financial Planning
• Business Communication
• Business Law
• Financial Markets and Institutions
• Research Methods
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Strategic Management
• Investment Analysis
• Entrepreneurship
• International Finance
• Industrial Training

University Core

• Design Thinking
• Falsafah dan Isu Semasa / Philosophy and Current Issues
• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
• Recreational Event Planning

Specialisation

• Financial Technology Landscape
• Principles of Artificial intelligence
• Computer Ethics and Cyberlaw
• Econometrics for Finance
• Data Mining in Finance
• Fintech Financial Derivatives
• Blockchain, Technology and Cryptocurrency
• Financial Governance and Compliance

Electives (Choose any 3 electives)

• Digital Business
• Fundamentals of Islamic Financial Planning
• Sustainable Finance
• Business Analytics