Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) in Finance

Course Overview

The Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) in Finance prepares students for a successful career by harnessing their mathematical and strategic skills to propel growth in any organisation.

The programme prepares students with an in-depth understanding of how financial stocks and bonds, domestic and international finance issues and dimensions, and currency risks are managed. The modules will allow students to develop skills and knowledge in subjects such as corporate financial management, capital markets, and the principles and practices of risk management.

In lieu with our aim to be a global university the business programmes at IUMW are meticulously designed to produce high-performing individuals that can succeed in any context across the world. Students are transformed into career-progressive individuals with the tools required to advance as business professionals leading the way in today’s global business environment.

Curriculum

Year 1

• Principles of Management
• Principles of Marketing
• Principles of Accounting
• Business Communication
• Business Mathematics
• Intro to Entrepreneurship
• Fundamentals of Finance
• Microeconomics
• Management Information System
• Organisational Behaviour
• Introductory Business Statistics
• Legal Environment of Business (Malaysian Environment)
• Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia
• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International Student)
• Co-Curriculum 1

Year 2

• Macroeconomics
• Company Law
• Operation Management
• International Business
• Financial Management
• Financial Markets and Institutions
• Business Research Methods
• Human Resource Management
• Hubungan Etnik
• Pengajian Malaysia (International Student)
• Co-Curriculum 2

Choose any FOUR (4) elective
*Business Modelling and Spreadsheet
*Introduction to Entrepreneurial Behaviour
*Marketing Management
*Consumer and Buyer Behaviour
*Organisational Theory and Design

 Year 3

• Strategic Management
• Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics
• Corporate Finance
• Managerial Accounting
• Fundamentals of Taxation
• Financial Risk Management
• International Finance
• Investment Analysis
• Money And Banking
• International Trade Economy
• Islamic Capital Markets
• Islamic Financial Markets and Institutions

Choose any ONE (1) elective
*Industrial Training
*Business Project
*Compulsory for Dual Award students

Entry Requirements

Malaysian Students

• Pass in STPM with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in any two (2) subjects, and a pass in Mathematics* and English* at SPM level or any equivalent qualification; OR
• Pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum grade of Jayyid, and credits in Mathematics* and a pass in English* at SPM level; OR
• Any qualifications equivalent to a Diploma or Advanced Diploma (Level 4 or 5, KKM); OR
• Matriculation/Foundation qualification with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 out of 4.00, or any equivalent qualification; OR
• Pass UEC with minimum of Grade B in at least five (5) subjects; OR
• Fulfil other entry requirements that are recognised by the University Senate; AND
• Pass IUMW English Placement Test

* This requirement could be exempted if the qualification includes Mathematics and English subjects and the student achieved a grade that is equivalent to or above the requirement at SPM level or its equivalent.

Malaysian Students

• STPM Grade C (GP 2.00) in any two (2) subjects
• Diploma Pass OR pass Advanced Diploma (Level 4 or 5, KKM)
• STAM Jayyid
• UEC Grade B in five (5) subjects
• Foundation/ Matriculation CGPA of 2.00 out of 4.00
• A-LEVEL Pass with Grade D in two subjects
• Australian Matriculation ATAR 65
• International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) 24 points across six subjects

Additional Requirements
*Pass Mathematics and English at SPM level or any equivalent qualification International Students: IELTS Band 5.5, or TOEFL score of 550.

NOTES
Specific requirements at SPM level can be waived should the grades obtained at the STPM / STAM / Diploma / Matriculation / Foundation are equivalent or higher.

International Students

• A Level with 2 Principal passes or equivalent, recognised by Malaysian Government or fulfil any other entry requirements that are recognised by the University Senate; AND
• IELTS Band 5.5/ TOEFL 550

English Competency Requirements

All international students are bound to the English Competency requirement set by the University and the Malaysian Qualification Agency except those who are:

• From countries where English is the official language; OR
• From an academic institution which uses English as its main medium of instruction.

UWTSD Requirements (if you spend a semester abroad)

• IELTS Band 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 for each component

Career Prospects

• Accounting Technician
• Quantitative Analyst
• Risk Manager
• Stockbroker
• Investment Banker
• Finance Executive
• Financial Controller
• Credit Manager