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Bachelor of Science (Hons) Financial Mathematics
About
This programme focuses on developing graduates with advanced quantitative finance skills. As the financial landscape grows more complex, professionals must analyze and evaluate financial instruments while managing investment risks effectively. UTAR’s Financial Mathematics programme equips students with expertise in probability theory, computational finance, and scientific computing. These skills help model asset prices, market movements, and interest rates, forming the foundation of financial product design based on the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing theory (Nobel Prize, 1997).
Graduates will be prepared for roles in financial risk management, multinational corporations, and regulatory bodies overseeing derivatives and commodity markets. Additionally, students will gain hands-on experience in electronic trading systems, enhancing their practical knowledge in automated financial operations.
Key facts
| Qualification | Bachelor's Degree |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | February, June, November |
| Total estimated cost (local) | B$ 0 |
| Total estimated cost (foreign) | B$ 20,886 |
Subjects
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Finance
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Mathematics
Duration
3 years
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | B$ 0 | B$ 16,601 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | B$ 4,284 |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | B$ 0 | B$ 20,886 |
| Estimated cost per year | B$ 0 | B$ 6,962 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact us for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
- STPM: Grade C in 2 relevant subjects + Credit in SPM Mathematics.
- A-Level: Grade D in 2 subjects + Credit in SPM Mathematics.
- UEC: Grade B in 5 relevant subjects (incl. Mathematics).
- SAM: ATAR 70 + Grade B in 2 relevant subjects (incl. Mathematics) OR Credit in SPM Mathematics.
- CPU: 70% in 2 relevant + 4 other subjects (incl. Mathematics) OR Credit in SPM Mathematics.
- IB Diploma: 24 points min. (excluding bonus) + Credit in SPM Mathematics.
- Foundation (UTAR & others): CGPA ≥ 2.00 + Credit in SPM Mathematics.
- Matriculation (Science Stream): CGPA ≥ 2.00 + Credit in SPM Mathematics.
- Diploma (Level 4, MQF): CGPA ≥ 2.50 (if <2.50, subject to interview).
- Other Qualifications: Recognised by the Malaysian Government.
English Language Requirement:
- Malaysian Applicants (STPM / UEC / others not fully in English): Credit in SPM English / Grade C in O-Level English / Grade B in UEC English / MUET Band 3 / IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL 40(iBT) or 7.5(Essentials) / PTE 47 / Cambridge English 154/100(OET) / ELS CIEP Level 107.
- Malaysian Applicants (A-Level, SAM, CPU or fully English-taught qualifications): Must have a pass in SPM English or equivalent.
- Malaysian Applicants (not meeting the above): Must take the English Enhancement Programme (Levels 7 & 8) before starting degree.
- International Applicants: IELTS 5.0 / MUET Band 3 / TOEFL 40(iBT) or 7.5(Essentials) / PTE 47 / Cambridge English 154/100(OET) / ELS CIEP Level 107 / equivalent.
- International Applicants (from English-speaking countries or fully English-taught qualifications): Must have a pass in SPM English or equivalent.
Curriculum
Year 1
- Basic Mathematics
- Calculus I
- Calculus II
- Co-Curriculum
- English for Professional Communications
- MPU1*
- MPU1**
- Probability and Statistics I
- Probability and Statistics II
- Programming Techniques for Data Processing
- Sociology in Malaysian Context
- Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies
- Theory of Interest
Year 2
- Business Finance
- Financial Accounting I
- FM Elective Group I
- FM Elective Group II
- FM Elective Group III
- Industrial Training
- Macroeconomics I
- Microeconomics I
- Portfolio Management
Year 3
- Computation Finance
- Financial Economics I
- Financial Markets and Regulation
- FM Elective Group I
- FM Elective Group II
- FM Elective Group III
- FM Elective Project
- FM Elective Project
- National Language / Other Language
- Numerical Methods
- Risk Management
Elective Group I - Choose 3 course(s)
- Applied Regression Analysis
- Calculus III
- Derivative Security
- Elementary Real Analysis
- Introduction to Scientific Computing
- Mathematical Statistics
- Operations Research I
- Predictive Modelling
- Statistical Simulation for Insurance and Finance
- Stochastic Processes
- Time Series Analysis
Elective Group II - Choose 4 course(s)
- Business Law
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Financial Accounting II
- International Finance
- Introduction to Risk Management and Insurance
- Islamic Finance
Elective Group III - Choose 1 course(s)
- Academic Writing
- Applications of Artificial Intelligence
- Automation in the 4th Industrial Revolution
- Basic Professional Writing
- Communication in Interpersonal Relationship
- Confucianism and Modern Society
- Creative Thinking and Idea Generation
- Critical Reading and Thinking
- Cross Cultural Management
- Cross-Cultural Interactive Communication
- Digital Economy
- Electronic Commerce
- Experimental Research Skills (ERS)
- Oral Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Personal Financial Planning and Investment
- Principles of International Business
- Property Market Analysis
- Public Speaking and Oral Presentation
- Understanding Politics: State, Nation and Government
Elective Project - Choose 2 course(s)
- Case Study on Investment and Trading
- Financial Modelling
- Project I
- Project II
MPU 1* - Choose 1 course
- Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban - For Local Students
- Philosophy and Current Issue - For International Students
MPU 1** - Choose 1 course
- Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 - For International Students
- Falsafah dan Isu Semasa - For Local Students
National Language/Other Languages - Choose 1 course (s)
- Bahasa Kebangsaan (A) - For Malaysian only, without SPM-BM credit
- Communication Tamil For Health Sciences
- Introduction to French
- Introduction to German Language
- Introduction to Japanese
- Introduction to Korean
- Introduction to Tamil Language
- Introduction to Thai Language
Co-curriculum - Choose 1 course(s)
- Art, Craft, and Design
- Arts and Cultural Performance
- Business Plan Writing and Preparation
- Community Project
- Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
- Language, Culture and Social Study Aboard
- Leadership and Teambuilding
- Management of Sports Activity
- Managing Personal Finance
- Music Performance
- Social Entrepreneurship Project
- Study Soft Skills and/or Life Skills Abroad
- Team Work and Collaborative Project
- Work Ethics and EQ