Bachelor Of Financial Technology (Honours)

This three-year degree programme equips students with a comprehensive understanding of financial technology, focusing on how technological advancements are transforming the finance industry. Students will gain in-depth knowledge of finance and financial services while developing expertise in programming and financial applications. Through practical learning, they will apply their technical skills to solve real-world financial challenges, preparing them to thrive in the rapidly evolving fintech sector.

Academic Requirements

• STPM: Pass STPM with a minimum Grade C+ (GPA 2.33) in any 2 subjects and pass SPM with credit in Mathematics and pass in English; OR
• A-Level: Pass with a minimum of 2 D grades and pass SPM (or any equivalent qualification) with credit in Mathematics and pass in English
• UEC: Pass in UEC with minimum 5 credits (B6) including Mathematics and pass in English
• ​International Baccalaureate: Pass International Baccalaureate (IB) with minimum score of 26 points in 6 subjects
• ​AUSMAT/HSC/ SACE/TEE/WACE: ATAR score 60% OR minimum 60% average in 5 subjects
• UCSI Foundation Year: Minimum CGPA of 2.50 out of 4.00, and pass SPM (or any equivalent qualification) with credit in Mathematics and pass in English
• Local matriculation: CGPA 2.5 and pass SPM (or any equivalent qualification) with credit in Mathematics and pass in English.
• Any qualification equivalent to Diploma in Finance, Banking, Insurance or related field (Level 4, MQF) with minimum CGPA of 2.50; OR
• Other equivalent qualifications: As recognised by the Government of Malaysia.

English Language Requirements

For Local Students:

• MUET: Band 4
• SPM English Language 1119/O-Level English/IGCSE: Minimum grade C or PASS
• UEC English Language: Grade A2

For International Students:

• Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (i. B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced C2 Proficiency ): 169
• Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (ii. Linguiskill Online): 169
• Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (iii. Occupational English Test (OET)(Conventional/Online)): 250
• TOEFL IBT: 60
• Pearson Test of English: 59
• IELTS: 6
• MUET: Band 4
• TOEFL Essentials (Online): 8.5

Year 1

• Principle of Economics
• Introduction to Fintech
• Programming for Fintech
• Statistics and Its Applications
• Introductory Accounting
• Financial Management
• Discrete Mathematics 1
• Mathematical Economics
• Principles of Banking
• Business Communications
• Introduction To Islamic Banking
• Co-Operative Placement 1

Electives 1

• Digital Finance or
• Object Oriented Analysis Design

Year 2

• Investment Management for Fintech
• Introduction to Intelligence System
• Financial Modelling
• Introduction to Financial Infrastructure
• Cloud Computing Application Systems
• Corporate Finance
• Electronic Payment Systems and Security
• Business Intelligence for Finance
• Data Analytics for Finance
• Co-Operative Placement 2

Electives 2

• Software Project Management or
• Behavioural Analytics

Year 3

• Ethical Trading and Market Abuse Regulation
• Trends of Applications in Business
• Technopreneurship
• Trading strategies
• Capstone project
• Risk Management and Insurance
• Financial Derivatives
• Co-Operative Placement 3

Elective 3 & 4 (Choose any 2 out of 4)

• Multinational Finance
• Basic Econometrics
• Data Mining
• Mobile Commerce

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.

For Malaysian students:

1. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
   (Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
2. Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
   (Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)

For foreign students:

1. Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
2. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
   (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)

All students:

1. Bahasa Kebangsaan A (if applicable)
2. U2 - University Life
3. U2 - Integriti dan Anti Rasuah (Integrity and Anti- Corruption)
4. U4 - Extracurricular Learning Experience 1
5. U4 - Extracurricular Learning Experience 2
6. U4 - Extracurricular Learning Experience 3