Master of Finance

This programme is specifically designed to provide: 

• A solid in-depth knowledge in the theory and practice of decision making needed to face the challenges in the financial world of today.
• An understanding of the demanding financial environment and its key areas at a global level.
• Specialised financial knowledge and tools to move from theory to real-world applications needed for a graduate to be on the forefront of the financial world.
• FinTech knowledge and technical skill relevant to Finance.

The Benefits of the Programme

On successful completion of this programme, you will be able to :

• Have an in-depth understanding concerning principles of the financial workings and also the application of such understanding in using those financial assets to the world of business and investment.
• Understand and apply advanced concepts of finance and investment and extend the knowledge of the finance discipline into more specialised areas.
• Have the ability to integrate knowledge, handle complexity and formulate judgments with incomplete or information including reflection on the social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments.
• Communicate clearly and unambiguously the conclusions and the knowledge and rationale underpinning them, to specialist and non-specialist audience. Apply qualitative and quantitative techniques in analysing and evaluating financial and investment problems.
• Use information technology, such as word processing, databases, the web and econometric packages to download and analyse financial and economic data.
• Conduct independent research and solve multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary questions in a professional field on an academic, higher education level.
• Put plans into action with the experience learned from the successful entrepreneurs and a solid understanding of the realities of a business especially in financial or investment related areas.

Who Should Attend

This degree is intended for finance professional looking to widen their skill base, or students who have made a professional commitment to pursue a career in the finance industry and who have studied finance in an undergraduate degree and are interested in equipping with the most comprehensive array of analytical tools and techniques. This Masters of Finance could be a stepping stone to one of the most soughtafter careers in the finance sectors broadly defined as corporate finance, security analysis, portfolio management, options and futures, treasury management, the functioning of financial institutions and markets, and financial decision-making.

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Bachelor’s degree

Bachelor’s degree in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75, or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the Senate.

Bachelor’s degree in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.75 can be accepted, subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant fields.

(Applicants with Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Software Engineering, Banking & Finance, Engineering, Actuarial Science, Mathematics and Statistics maybe considered for entry to the Master of Finance programme.)

Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

English Requirements

International Students

IELTS : 6.5

• Administrative and Support
• Financial Manager
• Insurance Manager
• Securities Researcher
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Financial Planner
• Investment Banker
• Securities Trader
• Risk Assurance
• Financial Advisor
• Financial Analyst
• Money / Investment Manager
• Asset Manager
• Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
• Risk Manager