Why this course
The Bachelor of Finance (Fintech) is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of both finance principles and the rapidly evolving field of Fintech, which is the application of technology to financial services.
This programme covers key areas of knowledge including core finance courses, data analytics, Fintech product development, and regulation & compliance to provide a holistic learning experience between the finance & technology industries.
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Course Curriculum is designed for IR 4.0
The integration of digital technologies that is reshaping the finance industry: Finance & Technology, and Blockchain & Cryptocurrency.
Allows better opportunities in multiple career pathways
Covers opportunities to banking, financial services, insurance, information technology, fintech startups and more.
12 weeks of internship
Expose to relevant work experience in the Fintech environment and to apply the lessons taught.
Course information
Entry Requirements
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.
Course Structure
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
Career Prospects
- Financial Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Investment Firm Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Compliance Expert
- Fintech Product Manager
Programme Learning Outcome
The Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO) of this programme is to prepare graduates with:
- Finance Fundamentals
- Financial Technology
- Data Analysis & Mining
- Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
