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About APU
Why choose APU?
Malaysia’s Premier Digital Tech University
No.1 for International Students in Malaysia (QS World University Ranking 2025)
5-Star Excellence Rating (SETARA)
100% Employability Rate
Ranked No.16 for International Students in the World
More than 80,000 Graduates & AlumniDual Degree
APU-DMU Dual Degree Programme
Students who are under Bachelor’s Degree Programme will have the option to opt-in for the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme. Under this Scheme, students will receive 2 Degree Certificates & Transcripts upon graduation: 1 from Asia Pacific University (APU), Malaysia and 1 from De Montfort University (DMU), UK.Learn MoreLatest Technologies
More Than Just An Banking & Finance Degree
APU’s Bachelor in Banking and Finance (Hons) with a specialism in Financial Technology degree is designed to provide you with an edge with the latest technologies that are in line with the Industrial Revolution 4.0. Being the first university to offer undergraduate programmes related to FinTech in 2018, APU is the pioneer FinTech educator at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels in Malaysia.
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Digital Transformation for IR4.0
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All Banking & Finance Programmes comprise modules in Financial Technology (FinTech)
CMT Association Partner Academic
APU’s selection as the CMT Association’s Academic Partner Program signifies APU’s strong commitment to students’ career readiness and applied learning. Institutions in the CMT’s Academic Partner Program demonstrate academic rigor in financial courses ranging from quantitative methodologies to behavioral finance, as well as portfolio management and other key aspects of technical analysis.
With this partnership, the two institutions illustrate an innovative solution to the growing demand for student education and career preparedness, while advocating for the advancement of technical analysis.
Requirements
Admission Requirements
General RequirementsDirect Entry to Level 1 of the DegreeSTPM- 2 Passes in STPM with a minimum Grade C+ (GP 2.33) and a Credit in Mathematics and a Pass in English at SPM Level or its equivalent.
A-Level- 2 Passes (Grade A-D) in A-Level in any 2 subjects, and a Credit in Mathematics and a Pass in English at SPM/O-Level/ IGCSE or its equivalent.
UEC- 5 Grade B’s in UEC including Mathematics with a Pass in English.
Matriculation/ Foundation- Passed Foundation programme (minimum CGPA of 2.5) with a Credit in Mathematics and a Pass in English at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or equivalent.
Entry to Level 2 of the Accounting, Banking or Finance Degree:Diploma in Accounting- Passed Diploma with minimum CGPA of 2.5 and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE level.
Any qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). The qualification and entry requirements for the programmes will be determined based on the “Comparison List of Equivalency of International Qualifications with SPM (O-Levels equivalent) and STPM (A-Levels equivalent)” published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
English RequirementsInternational Students- IELTS : 6.0
- TOEFL IBT : 60
- Pearson (PTE) : 59
- MUET : Band 4
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Programme OutlineWhat We Teach
This programme is specifically designed to provide students with:
- Knowledge and skills in handling financial products, product development and working within the rapidly changing Global Banking and Finance Industry.
- Opportunities to develop into highly competent managers, who are well qualified not only in Banking and Finance but also other professional areas required for successful business administration and management.
- Basic technical competency and professionalism on the technology that will transform the delivery of financial services.
- FinTech knowledge and technical skill relevant to Banking and Finance.
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Degree Level 1
Students will learn fundamental skills required by every banking and finance professional, and the basic understanding of business management and finance. We will also expose them towards business & communication skills, accounting skills and management skills
Common Modules
- Quantitative Skills
- Introduction to Management
- Business and Communication Skills
- Financial Accounting 1
- Business Economics
- Financial System
- Financial Accounting 2
- Essential of Banking & Finance
- Business Law
- Marketing
Degree Level 2
A broader range of skills will be learnt, in which students will gain a better understanding of banking instruments, procedures, regulatory framework as well as overall financial system environment. Students will be introduced to hands-on training on the underlying technologies enabling FinTech solutions. They will also be exposed to the new FinTech solutions namely digital currencies, peer to peer lending and etc. In addition, they will also familiarise themselves with the fundamentals of data mining techniques. We will further nurture their independent learning to prepare them for the workplace and for further researches.
Common Modules
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Financial Technology
- Banking Instruments & Procedures
- Financial Planning
- Enabling FinTech
- Law of Banking and Finance
- Financial Econometrics
- Business Research Methods
- Financial Management
- Applications of AI in Finance
Specialised Modules
- Digital Currencies and Blockchain Technologies
- Crowdfunding and Alternative Lending
Internship (16 Weeks)
Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.
Degree Level 3
Students will make use of their previous studies and industrial experience to learn about the governance, risk management, and compliance of financial technology and theories as well as the globalisation of banking and finance in Global Banking and Finance. Concept of empirical application of Robo Advisor and Entrepreneurial Finance will also be a target to groom them as a leader in financial technology. A final year project requires them to explore a topic individually – they will demonstrate their academic and practical aspects of their ability in the chosen area of study.
Common Modules
- Risk Management in Banking and Finance
- Financial Derivatives
- Corporate Finance
- Global Banking and Finance
- Investigation Report
- Ethics in Finance
Specialised Modules
- Entrepreneurial Finance
- Robo Advisor
- FinTech Risk Management and Regulations
- Portfolio Management
MQA Compulsory Subjects*
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (M’sian Students)
- Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
- Philosophy and Current Issues
- Workplace Professional Skills
- Integrity and Anti-corruption
- Co-Curriculum
(*All students are required to successfully complete these modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency.)Note: The specialism will appear only in the academic transcript.
