Bachelor in Banking and Finance (Hons)

Degree Level 1

Students will learn fundamental skills required by every banking and finance professional, and the basic understanding of business management and finance. We will also expose them towards business & communication skills, accounting skills and management skills.

Common Modules

• Quantitative Skills
• Introduction to Management
• Business and Communication Skills
• Financial Accounting 1
• Business Economics
• Financial System
• Financial Accounting 2
• Essential of Banking & Finance
• Business Law
• Marketing

Degree Level 2

A broader range of skills will be learnt, in which students will gain a better understanding of banking instruments, procedures, credit management as well as the overall financial system environment. In addition, they will be introduced to the tool and test for various financial markets through Econometric software. Besides, students will also be introduced to hands on training on the underlying technologies enabling FinTech solutions such as Python programming and R-programming.

Common Modules

• Financial Statement Analysis
• Financial Technology
• Banking Instruments & Procedures
• Python for Financial Applications
• Financial Planning
• Financial Econometrics
• Business Research Methods
• Financial Management
• Law of Banking & Finance
• Applications of AI in Finance

Specialised Modules

• Islamic Banking and Finance
• Credit 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 learn about the practical aspect of banking practices and theories as well as the development of international banking and investment theories in global banking practices, with aims to groom them as a leader in banking & finance industry. A final year project requires them to explore a topic individually - they will demonstrate their academic and practical aspects of their ability in the chosen area of study.

Common Modules

• Risk Management in Banking and Finance
• Financial Derivatives
• Corporate Finance
• Global Banking and Finance
• Investigations in Banking and Finance
• Ethics in Finance
• Final Year Project

Specialised Modules

• Treasury Management
• Wealth Management
• Entrepreneurial Finance
• Digital Banking

MQA Compulsory Subjects*

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (M’sian Students)
• Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
• Philosophy and Current Issues
• Workplace Professional Skills
• Integrity and Anti-corruption
• Co-Curriculum

(*All students are required to successfully complete these modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency.)

APU-DMU Dual Degree Programme

Students who are under Bachelor’s Degree Programme will have the option to opt-in for the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme. Under this Scheme, students will receive 2 Degree Certificates & Transcripts upon graduation: 1 from Asia Pacific University (APU), Malaysia and 1 from De Montfort University (DMU), UK.

Double Your Advantage

• APU's partnership with De Montfort University (DMU), UK enables students to be awarded Dual Awards - separate degree certificates from each institution – and enhances not just teaching and learning experiences, but also career prospects.
• Upon graduation, students will receive 2 Degree Certificates & Transcripts: 1 from APU, Malaysia and 1 from DMU, UK.
• Both degrees are recognised locally & internationally.
• The APU-DMU Dual Degree Programmes are offered under an approved collaboration in accordance with the QAA UK Quality Code for Higher Education for the Assurance of Academic Quality and Standards in Higher Education as published by the United Kingdom Quality Assurance Agency (QAA).