Diploma in Finance

This programme is designed to empower students with digital and analytical skills essential to the rapidly disrupted Banking and Finance industry. Students will be equipped with soft and management skills in order to meet industry needs. The programme also prepares the students with independent and innovative thinking skills through its curriculum and industry exposure related to finance, investment and banking.

After completing the diploma programme, various career options are available such as Banker, Merchant Banker, Trader, Finance Officer, Personal Financial Advisor, Credit Officer, Underwriter, Portfolio Investment officer, Investment and Wealth officer.

1. Pass SPM / O-Level or its equivalent with at least Credits in 3 subjects including Mathematics and a Pass in English; OR
2. Pass STPM or its equivalent with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in any subject AND a Credit in Mathematics and a Pass in English at SPM Level or its equivalent; OR
3. Pass STAM with a minimum Grade of Maqbul (Pass) AND a Credit in Mathematics and a Pass in English at SPM Level or its equivalent; OR
4. Pass UEC with a minimum of Grade B in at least three (3) subjects including Mathematics and at least a Pass in English; OR
5. Pass SKM Level 3 in a related field AND Pass SPM with a Credit in Mathematics and a Pass in English; OR
6. Any Certificate in Finance, Banking, Insurance or related field (Level 3, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 out of 4.00.

Note:

Candidates without a Credit in Mathematics and a Pass in English at SPM Level may be admitted if the qualification contains subjects in Mathematics and English and the achievement is higher or equivalent to the requirement of the subject at SPM Level.

English Language Requirement for International Students:

International students who wish to enrol into the Diploma in Finance programme are required to possess a minimum score of 5.0 in IELTS or its equivalent.

Core Subjects

Year 1

• Computer Technology and Applications
• English
• Fundamentals of Economics
• Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
• Fundamentals of Finance
• Business Mathematics
• Business Statistics
• Organisational Behaviour
• Principles of Financial Accounting
• Principles of Managerial Accounting
• Principles of Management
• Principles of Marketing
• Elective
• Character Building
• Character Development
• U1
• U2 or 3

Year 2

• Business Communication in the Digital Age
• Business Law
• Digital Literacy in Management
• Commercial Bank Management
• Foundations of Financial Markets and Institutions
• Fundamental of Financial Statement Analysis
• Fundamentals of Investments
• Introduction to Fintech
• Personal Finance
• Practical Financial Analysis
• U4
• Practical Training

Electives

Require 1 course only:

• Critical Thinking
• Ethics & Governance

MPU

MPU1 (U1):

• Philosophy and Current Issues (Falsafah dan Isu Semasa) – Local students only
• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 – International students only

MPU2 (U2) or MPU3 (U3):

• Bahasa Kebangsaan A* / Basic Academic Writing (MPU2206) / Family & Society in Malaysia (MPU2332)

MPU4 (U4):

• MPU2409 Personal Social Responsibility

*Note: Bahasa Kebangsaan A is compulsory for any local student who did not obtain credit in Bahasa Malaysia at SPM level.