Bachelor in Finance (Honours)

Course Overview

The Bachelor in Finance programme primes you for the challenging and exciting world of professional finance. From a solid grounding in finance theory and methodology, you will develop proficiency in areas such as international financial markets, real estate and financial derivatives. In strengthening the industrial variant, you will spend your final year on placement, providing the opportunity to gain skills and experience which are distinct but complementary to the theory and academic skills obtained in the rest of your degree. Expand your learning experiences by undergoing MSU's Global Mobility Programme where you spend a semester or more abroad at one of MSU’s international partner universities. You may also have the option of completing your internship overseas through the Global Internship Programme. Both these mobility programmes will further enhance your future employability.

Curriculum

Year One

• Principles of Economics
• Business Statistics
• Principles of Finance
• Practices of Management

Year Two

• Risk Management
• Money and Capital Market
• Real Estate Investment Analysis
• Corporate Finance

Year Three

• Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
• Financial Derivatives
• Industrial Training

Entry Requirements

You will need a Full Pass in TWO (2) subjects at STPM/A-level; OR an MSU Foundation Certificate Programme; OR an MSU/PTPL Diploma; OR an equivalent qualification recognized by MSU Senate. 

Bachelor (Hons) in Finance (BFN) is a three-year career-focused industry-developed programme by the Department of Accounting and Finance at MSU’s Faculty of Business Management and Professional Studies (FBMP). 

Career Prospects

• Financial Planner
• Credit Control Executive
• Credit Analyst
• Insurance Underwriter