Bachelor of Finance (Hons)

The Bachelor of Finance (Honours) at UTAR is one of the select programmes included in the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) University Programme, incorporating a significant portion of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) into its curriculum. This provides students with a strong foundation to pursue the CFA Programme and UTAR offers students opportunities to participate in talks, workshops, events, and competitions. Outstanding students may also apply for scholarships to finance their CFA Level 1 examination.

This programme is highly recognized by professional bodies and grants paper exam exemptions from:

• Financial Planning Association of Malaysia (FPAM)

• Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC)

• The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

• The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

• Malaysian Association of Company Secretaries (MACS)

Students will develop expertise in quantitative techniques and gain proficiency in both qualitative and quantitative research methods. Additionally, UTAR provides access to state-of-the-art learning facilities, including the latest Refinitiv Financial Solutions. Through this platform, students can analyze financial markets, assess economic trends, and interpret key news developments that impact the global economy, ensuring they graduate with industry-relevant financial analytical skills.

Any of these:

• STPM: Grade C+ (GP 2.33) in 2 subjects+Credit in SPM Mathematics (if no STPM Mathematics)+Pass in SPM English / equivalent.
• STAM: Jayyid+Credit in SPM Mathematics+Pass in SPM English / equivalent.
• A-Level: Grade D in 2 subjects+Credit in SPM Mathematics (if no A-Level Mathematics)+Pass in SPM English / equivalent.
• UEC: Grade B5 in 5 subjects+Credit in SPM Mathematics (if no UEC Mathematics)+Pass in SPM English / equivalent.
• SAM: ATAR 75, Grade B in 2 subjects+Credit in SPM Mathematics (if no SAM Mathematics)+Pass in SPM English / equivalent.
• CPU: 80% aggregate in 6 subjects+Credit in SPM Mathematics (if no CPU Mathematics)+Pass in SPM English / equivalent.
• IB Diploma: 28 points, minimum 4 per course+Credit in Mathematics+Pass in SPM English / equivalent.
• Foundation / Matriculation: CGPA 2.50+Credit in Mathematics+Pass in SPM English / equivalent.
• Diploma (Finance/Banking/Insurance): CGPA 2.50.

English Language Requirements:

Malaysian Applicants: 

• Credit in SPM English / Grade C in O-Level English / Grade B in UEC English / MUET Band 3 / IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL 40(iBT) / PTE 47 / Cambridge English 154 / ELS CIEP Level 107.
• Exceptions: Not required for A-Level, SAM, CPU, or fully English-taught qualifications (must have a pass in SPM English/equivalent).
• Not Meeting Above Requirements: Pass in SPM English / equivalent + English Enhancement Programme (Levels 7 & 8).

International Applicants:

•  IELTS 6.0 / MUET Band 4 / TOEFL 60(iBT) / PTE 59 / Cambridge English 169 / ELS CIEP Level 109. 
• Exceptions: Not required for fully English-taught qualifications or applicants from English-speaking countries (must have a pass in SPM English/equivalent).
• Mathematics & English Waiver: Can be waived if qualifications include equivalent/higher achievement in Mathematics and English.

      Year 1

• Co-Curriculum
• Corporate and Business Law
• Economics​
• Elective I
• English Proficiency I
• English Proficiency II
• Financial Accounting Framework I
• Financial Accounting Framework II
• Financial Management
• Management Principles
• MPU1*
• National Language/ Other Languages
• Quantitative Techniques I
• Quantitative Techniques II
• Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies

     Year 2

• Basic Econometrics
• Corporate Ethics and Governance​
• Corporate Finance
• Econometrics
• Elective II
• Financial Investment
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Industrial Training​
• Islamic Finance
• Management Accounting
• MPU1**
• Research Methods

     Year 3

• Business and Society
• Elective III
• Financial Derivatives
• Financial Markets and Institutions​
• Fixed Income Securities
• International Monetary Systems And Banking
• Multinational Finance
• Personal Financial Planning and Management​
• Research Project
• Risk Management

Elective I - Choose 1 course

• Financial Information for Management
• Investment Management

Elective II - Choose 1 course

• Confucianism And Modern Society​
• Digital Entrepreneurship​
• Financial Technology
• Fundamentals of Digital Media Technology​
• Interpersonal Communication​
• Positive Psychology​
• Public Speaking And Oral Presentation​

Elective III - Choose 2 course(s)

• Advanced Financial Prediction with Deep Learning in Python
• Business Analysis​
• Business Taxation​
• International Trade​
• Introduction to Financial Prediction with Machine Learning in Python​
• Islamic Banking​
• Portfolio Management​
• Times Series Analysis​

MPU 1* - Choose 1 course

• Falsafah dan Isu Semasa - For Local Students 
• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 - For International Students

MPU 1** - Choose 1 course

• Philosophy and Current Issues - For International Students 
• Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban  - For Local Students 

National Language/Other Language - Choose 1 course

• Bahasa Kebangsaan (A) - For Malaysian only, without SPM-BM credit
• Introduction to Chinese Language I
• Introduction to French
• Introduction to German Language
• Introduction to Japanese
• Introduction to Korean
• Introduction to Tamil Language
• Introduction to Thai Language

Co-curriculum - Choose 1 course

• Art, Craft, and Design
• Arts and Cultural Performance
• Business Plan Writing & Preparation
• Community Project
• Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
• Language, Culture and Social Study Aboard
• Leadership and Teambuilding
• Managing Personal Finance
• Martial Arts
• Music Performance
• Oral Communication
• Social Entrepreneurship Project
• Sports
• Study Soft Skills and/or Life Skills Abroad
• Team Work and Collaborative Project
• Work Ethics and EQ