APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme

This programme is specifically designed to provide students with:

• Familiarity with a broad range of information technologies and how they are used.
• Knowledge and skills in managing financial products, product development and working within the rapidly changing Global Banking and Finance Industry.

DEGREE LEVEL 1

Students will learn fundamental skills required by every IT professional, and the basic understanding of the underlying computer system through computer architecture, operating systems, networking and databases. Some specialised modules will provide the basic knowledge of business information technologies. The modules will also help them develop personal and organizational skills, as well as nurture creativity and innovation.

Common Modules

• Introduction to Management
• Computing & IT in the Workplace
• Mathematical Concepts for Computing
• Operating Systems & Computer Architecture
• Fundamentals of Software Development
• System Analysis & Design
• Introduction to Databases
• Introduction to Networking
• Introduction to C Programming

Specialised Modules

• Fundamentals of Web Design and Development

DEGREE LEVEL 2

A broader range of skills will be learnt, in which students will gain a better understanding of the broad range of Information Technologies, and the specialized skills to apply frameworks and planning techniques for the strategic management of financial technologies. They will gain solid understanding of the support of business information technologies in modern organizational operations. We will further nurture their creativity and innovation as well as independent learning to prepare them for the workplace.

Common Modules

• Programming for Data Analysis
• Object Oriented Development with Java
• System Development Methods
• Creativity & Innovation
• Research Methods for Computing and Technology
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Web Applications
• System and Network Administration
• Data Mining and Predictive Modelling

Specialised Modules

• Financial Management
• Fin-tech 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 extend their familiarity in the field of business information technologies and to refine their personal and professional development. A final year project requires them to investigate and develop a solution for a real world finance business problem – they will demonstrate their ability to combine technical knowledge, critical thinking and analytical skills to produce a personal achievement portfolio.

Common Modules

• Innovation Management & New Product Development
• Project Management
• Project In Fin-Tech Management
• Computer Systems Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Investigations in Fin-Tech Management
• Cloud Infrastructure and Services

Specialised Modules

• Block-chain Development
• Robo Advisor
• Fin-Tech Governance, Risk Management and Compliance

Note: The specialism will appear only 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 minimum Grade C (CGPA 2.0) in any subject with a Credit in Mathematics at SPM.

A-LEVEL

Overseas qualification that are equivalent to 12th Grade/A Level/HSC are accepted.

• 2 Passes in A-Level and with a Credit in Mathematics at SPM/ O-Level/ IGCSE or equivalent.

UEC          

• 5 Grade B Passes in UEC in any subjects including Mathematics.

FOUNDATION/MATRICULATION

• A pass in Matriculation or Foundation studies with minimum CGPA of 2.0 with a Credit in Mathematics at SPM/IGCSE/O-Level or its equivalent.

DIRECT ENTRY TO LEVEL 2 OF THE DEGREE:

ICT RELATED DIPLOMAS          

• Diploma with a minimum CGPA of 2.50.

Note: Student with CGPA above 2.0 and below 2.5 may be accepted using rigorous assessment conducted by APU and subject to the approval of the Academic Board.

English Requirements (International Students)

• IELTS : 5.0
• TOEFL IBT : 42
• Pearson (PTE) : 47
• MUET : Band 3

• Fin-Tech Systems Analyst
• IT and Fin-Tech Consultant
• Fin-Tech Infrastructure Administrator
• Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
• Global Business Solution Consultant
• IT Business Development Manager
• IT Business Analyst
• Technical Business Analyst
• Business Systems Analyst
• System Analyst
• Business Intelligence Manager
• CRM Business Analyst