Bachelor of Economics (Hons) Financial Economics

The Financial Economics Degree Programme at UTAR is designed to equip students with a strong theoretical foundation alongside the empirical skills necessary to analyze economic and financial issues. The curriculum integrates microeconomics, macroeconomics, quantitative analysis, research, and finance, providing a comprehensive understanding of financial systems and market behavior.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Economics (Honours) in Financial Economics are eligible for exemptions from select MACS professional examinations. Additionally, UTAR has partnered with The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) to offer students access to the CIMA Professional Qualification. Through this collaboration, students can complete their professional qualification alongside their degree by passing only three Case Study exams, enhancing their career prospects in the financial industry.

• STPM: Grade C (GP 2.0) in 2 subjects + Pass in Mathematics & English at SPM level**.
• STAM: Grade Jayyid + Pass in Mathematics & English at SPM level**.
• A-Level: Grade D in 2 relevant subjects + Pass in Mathematics & English at SPM level**.
• UEC: Grade B in 5 subjects + Pass in Mathematics & English at SPM level**.
• SAM: ATAR 70 + Grade B in 2 subjects + Pass in Mathematics & English at SPM level**.
• CPU: 70% Average in 6 subjects + Pass in Mathematics & English at SPM level**.
• IB Diploma: 24 points (excluding bonus) + Pass in Mathematics & English at SPM level**.
• Foundation (UTAR / Other Institutions): CGPA 2.00 + Pass in Mathematics & English at SPM level**.
• Diploma (Level 4, MQF): CGPA 2.00 + Pass in Mathematics & English at SPM level**.
• Other equivalent qualifications: Recognised by the Malaysian Government + Pass in Mathematics & English at SPM level**.

** The Mathematics & English requirement at SPM level can be waived if the qualification includes equivalent/higher-level subjects. Applicants without a pass in Mathematics must complete the Mathematics Enhancement Course (MEC) before core courses.

English Language Requirements:

• Malaysian Applicants (STPM / UEC / other non-English qualifications): Credit in SPM English / O-Level Grade C / UEC English Grade B / MUET Band 3 / IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL 40(iBT) / TOEFL 7.5(Essentials) / PTE 47 / Cambridge English 154 / OET 100 / ELS CIEP Level 107.
• International Applicants: IELTS 5.5 / MUET Band 3 / TOEFL 46(iBT) / TOEFL 8(Essentials) / PTE 51 / Cambridge English 160 / OET 200 / ELS CIEP Level 108.
• Applicants without required English qualifications: Must take an English Proficiency Test from the university’s recognised list before joining the degree programme.
• Applicants with only a pass in SPM English / equivalent: Must complete the English Enhancement Programme (Levels 7 & 8) before joining the degree programme.

      Year 1

• Academic Writing ​
• Business Accounting I
• Business Accounting II
• English for Business
• Information Systems
• Macroeconomics I​
• Management Principles
• Microeconomics I​
• MPU1*
• MPU1**
• National Language/Other Languages
• Principles of Marketing
• Quantitative Techniques I
• Quantitative Techniques II
• Sun Zi’s Art of War and Business Strategy​

      Year 2

• Basic Econometrics
• Business Finance​
• Co-Curriculum
• Corporate and Business Law​
• Current Issue in Economics and Finance​
• Econometrics
• Industrial Training​
• Macroeconomics II
• Microeconomics II
• Money and Banking Management
• Money and Financial Technology​
• Personal Financial Planning And Management​
• Research Method

      Year 3

• Elective I
• Elective II
• Elective I​II
• English for Management​
• Industrial Economics​
• International Finance​
• International Trade​
• Malaysian Economy​
• Portfolio Management
• Time Series Analysis
• Undergraduate Project

Elective I - Choose 1 course (s)

• Applied Ecommerce​
• Banking Operations and Treasury Management
• Financial and Monetary Systems
• Financial Derivatives
• Financial Technology​
• Introduction to Financial Prediction with Machine Learning in Phyton​

Elective II - Choose 1 course (s)

• Advanced Financial Prediction with Deep Learning in Phyton​
• Business Analytics​
• Digital Entrepreneurship
• Digital Marketing​
• Fundamentals of Digital Media Technology​
• Introduction to Internet of Things and It’s Applications​
• Islamic Banking
• Microeconomic Foundation For Financial Analysis​
• Positive Psychology​
• Risk Management

Elective III - Choose 1 course (s)

• Business and Society
• Confucianism and Modern Society

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 Languages - Choose 1 course (s)

• 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 Tamil Language

Co-curriculum - Choose 1 course(s)

• 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
• Management of Sports Activity
• Managing Personal Finance
• Music Performance
• Oral Communication
• Social Entrepreneurship Project
• Study Soft Skills and/or Life Skills Abroad
• Team Work and Collaborative Project
• Work Ethics and EQ