APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme

This programme is specifically designed to provide:

• 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.
• A background of banking and finance concepts, as well as knowledge and skills that allow for practical application in the modern- day workplace.

Did You Know?

APU Banking and Finance Degree programmes are accredited by Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB), upon completion of the programme, students with CGPA more than 3.0 will be awarded with Executive Banker certificate.

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 Communications Skills
• Financial Accounting 1
• Business Economics
• Introduction to Banking & Finance
• Financial Accounting 2
• Essential of FinTech
• 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, credit management as well as the overall financial system environment. In addition, they will be introduced to the tool and test for various financial markets through Econometric software. They will also familiarise themselves with business processes through the SAP, the world-leading enterprise software. Students will have the hands-on training with the system. We will further nurture their independent learning to prepare them for the workplace and for further researches.

Common Modules

• Financial Statement Analysis
• The Financial System
• Banking Instruments & Procedures
• Time Series and Forecasting
• Management of Financial Services
• Integrated Business processes with SAP ERP System
• Financial Econometrics
• Business Research Methods
• Financial Management
• Law of Banking & Finance

Specialised Modules

• Treasury Management
• Credit Management

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 practical aspect of banking practices and theories as well as the development of international banking and investment theories in global banking practices, with aims to groom them as a leader in banking & finance industry. 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
• Financial Derivatives
• Corporate Finance
• International Banking & Investment
• Investigations in Banking & Finance
• Building Customers Relationships
• Portfolio Management
• Banking and Finance Project

Specialised Modules

• Control & Audit System
• Corporate Restructuring
• Global Finance

Note: The specialism will only appear in the academic transcript.

MQA Compulsory Subjects*

• Ethnic Relations (M’sian Students)
• Islamic & Asian Civilisation (M’sian Students)
• Malaysian Studies (Int’l Students)
• Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
• Workplace Professional Communication Skills
• Employee & Employment Trends
• Co-Curriculum

(*All students are required to successfully complete these modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency)

DIRECT ENTRY TO LEVEL 1 OF THE DEGREE:

STPM         

•  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 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.

FOUNDATION/ MATRICULATION

• 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.

Direct Entry to level 2 of the Degree:

• Passed Diploma in Accounting with minimum CGPA of 2.5 and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM level.

English Requirements (International Students)

 IELTS : 6.0
• TOEFL IBT : 60
• Pearson (PTE) : 59
• MUET : Band 4

• Stock Broker
• Banker
• Merchant Banker
• Trader
• Finance Director
• Finance Officer
• Underwriter
• Personal Finance Advisor Loan and Credit Officer
• Bank Manager
• Branch Manager
• Banking Specialist
• Relationship Manager
• Data Scientist (Finserv)