Bachelor Science (Hons) in Finance & Management

Course Overview

The Bachelor of Science (Hons) Finance and Management programme offered at AIMST University is a 3 ½ year programme. The degree allows you to combine a broad programme of study in management, specializing in finance. Since a business entity can be operated as a sole proprietorship, partnership or corporations, it is essential to have the knowledge on how to manage these businesses. Thus, the knowledge in finance will provide both practical and theoretical approach to human in solving financial based problems. Therefore, the offer of this Bachelor of Science (Hons) Finance and Management programme will generate well trained finance expertise in managing business organization to face globalization challenges.

The Bachelor of Science (Hons) Finance and Management degree gives students the opportunity to acquire the in-depth knowledge of finance and management and the range of skills they need to embark on a successful career in finance or in management area, a professional qualification of postgraduate study. Student will learn about the different subjects related to finance and management filled throughout a-three-and-half year duration period. Research and Library projects are also included. Case Studies will be used to illustrate financial management, which help the students to develop commercial awareness, communication and presentation skills. The industrial training for the students will be an added advantage because it will equip them with exposure to the working environment.

Curriculum

Year 1

• Introduction to Business Economics
• Principles of Management
• Elements of Accounting
• Essentials of Business Communication
• Principles of Finance
• Organizational Behavior
• Business Statistics
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Mathematics

Year 2

• Financial Markets and Institutions
• Business Ethics
• Business Law
• Principle of Corporate Finance
• Operation Management
• Management Accounting
• Management Science
• Financial Markets & Institutions
• Financial Reporting
• Company Law

Year 3

• Principle of Taxation
• Principle of Auditing
• Financial Analysis
• Strategic Management
• Total Quality Management
• Managerial Economics
• Management Decision Marketing
• Business Research Methods

Year 4

• Industrial Training
• Management Information Systems
• Project / Seminar in Finance
• Corporate Governance
• International Financial Management

Entry Requirements

STPM / Alevel: Pass with GPA ≥ 2.33 Or Grade C+ in any 2 subjects and pass SPM with credit in Mathematics and pass in English

Diploma (Finance, Banking, Insurance or related field) (Level 4, MQF): A Pass with CGPA≥ 2.50 out of 4.00

Other Foundation/ Government Matriculation: A Pass with CGPA≥ 2.50. Pass SPM with credit in Mathematics and pass in English

UEC: Full pass in 5 subjects with grade B

*** Exception of Maths at SPM Level if attained better results at higher qualification.

International students are required to achieve a minimum score of 6.0 for IELTS or its equivalent.

Students in a-three-and-half year duration period, 7 semester full-time course will be assessed through a combination of summative and formative assessment which comprises written examinations, practical report, presentations, assignments, industrial training, and research projects.

Career Prospects

• Finance Accountants
• Tax Consultancy
• Auditors
• Financial Services including investment banking & insurance
• Investigating Fraud & Forensic Accounting
• Corporate Finance & Corporate Planning
• Management Consultancy
• Banking
• Financial Analyst