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Bachelor Of Science (Honours) Finance And Investment

Intakes
January, May and September
Course Duration
4 Years
Course Location
Bangladesh
Course Mode
Full-time


Overview

Overall, this programme encompasses a comprehensive study of money markets, financial instruments, financial planning, banking and corporate restructuring. Ideal for students who have an inclination towards numbers and an interest in making smart investment and financial trades, the curriculum provides a solid understanding of the workings of the financial markets through a combination of academic rigour and hands-on learning.

About the Programme

Assessments

The assessment is a combination of examinations, projects and assignments - students in their final year are also required to complete a dissertation in the Financial Research Project course. This will enable students to acquire up-to-date vocational skills that are relevant and competitive, which will undoubtedly reflect the complex and challenging nature of the accounting, finance and business realms.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

HSC/ Alim

GPA of 2.5/5.0, inclusive of 2.5 in Mathematics subject at SSC/ Dakhil

​A-Level

Minimum 2 principals (D), inclusive of a credit in Mathematics at O-Level.

​General Educational Development (GED) Test

Minimum score of 145/200 for every subject

Inclusive of a credit in Mathematics at O-Level or Year-10 equivalence.

Other qualifications deemed equivalent to HSC/ Alim

Minimum overall average of 60% with a credit in maths at SSC/ Dakhil or Year-10 equivalence.

Any qualification equivalent to Diploma in Finance, Banking, Insurance or related field

Minimum CGPA of 2.5

English Language Requirements

You are required to fulfil the International English Language requirements for the programme. Alternative options to fulfil these requirements include Basic English (BE) and/or English Foundation (EF) courses provided by the university.

Waiver of BE and EF shall be considered should the following conditions be fulfilled:

  • Completion of A Levels, International Baccalaureate, GED, HSC (English curriculum); or
  • Completion of Dakhil/SSC and Alim/HSC with A- (GPA of 3.5) and above in English; or
  • Any academic equivalent which uses the English Language as a medium of instruction (reviewed case by case).
Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
(i. B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced C2 Proficiency )
160
Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
(ii. Linguiskill Online)
160
Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
(iii. Occupational English Test (OET)(Conventional/Online)
200
TOEFL IBT
46
Pearson Test of English
51
IELTS
5.5
MUET
Band 4
TOEFL Essentials (Online)
8
UCSI University English
Completion of basic English (BE) and English Foundation
(EF)

Courses Offered

  • Financial Markets and Institutions
  • Statistics and its Application
  • Principles of Banking
  • Microeconomics
  • Introductory Accounting
  • Business Communication
  • Financial Management 1
  • Macroeconomics
  • Introduction to Islamic Banking and Finance
  • University Life (MPU-U2)
  • Business Law - Malaysian Perspective (MPU-U3)/
    Other MPU-U3 equivalent courses (MPU-U3)
  • Extracurricular Learning Experience 1 (MPU-U4)
  • Co-Operative Placement 1

Elective 1 (Choose any ONE)

  • Fundamental Management
  • Sales Management
  • Financial Management 2
  • International Bank management
  • Basic Econometrics
  • Corporate Finance
  • Islamic Financial Markets and Institutions
  • Personal Wealth Management
  • Investment Analysis
  • Equity Analysis
  • Extracurricular Learning Experience 2 (MPU-U4)
  • Co-Operative Placement 2

Elective 2 (Choose any TWO)

  • Treasury Management
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Financial Research Project A
  • Risk management and Insurance
  • Business Research Method
  • Portfolio Management
  • Treasury Management
  • Financial Research Project B
  • Financial Derivatives
  • Multinational Finance
  • Merger, Acquisition and Corporate Restructuring
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Extracurricular Learning Experience 3 (MPU-U4)
  • Co-Operative Placement 3

Elective 3 (Choose ONE)

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Fundamental of Marketing
General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.
U1
  1. Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
  2. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
    (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)

Career Opportunities

The course is an excellent platform to prepare students for exciting careers in the corporate sector, financial industry, government agencies and evenpostgraduate studies in finance and investment. Graduates of this programme are able to find career opportunities in the following roles:

  • Investment Analyst
  • Credit Manager
  • Financial Analyst
  • Treasurer
  • Fund Manager
  • Credit Analyst
  • Financial Planner
  • Investment Broker
  • Investment Banker
  • Risk Manager
  • Financial Trader

Professional Recognition

Financial Planning Association of Malaysia (FPAM)
Financial Planning Association of Malaysia (FPAM)
Module 2 out of 4 towards Certified Financial Planner certification examinations

Exemption for Module 2
The students must have passed BFI302 Risk Management and Insurance with at least a B grade and also need to attend a 30 hour workshop on Estate Planning to be eligible for the exemption.

Along with this students who have passed BFI202 Personal Wealth Management with a B grade are only required to attend 20 a hours workshop on Tax Planning before registering for Module 1 exams. This is in lieu of the 60 hours of lectures required for the module.  
Finance Accreditation Agency (FAA)
Finance Accreditation Agency (FAA)

Tuition Fees

Approximate Total Fees:

BDT 1,125,000

Educational Partners

Putra Business School (PBS)

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