Bachelor in Banking and Finance (Hons) with a specialism in Investment Analytics

Program Overview

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Bachelor in Banking and Finance (Hons) with a specialism in Investment Analytics

Course Details

• Full Time
• Duration: 3 years
• Intake Date: 17 July 2025, 29 September 2025, 25 November 2025
• Awarding Body: APU-DMU Dual Degree Programme

About APU

Why choose APU?

• Malaysia’s Premier Digital Tech University
• 5-Star Excellence Rating (SETARA)
• 100% Employability Rate
• Ranked No.16 for International Students in the World
• More than 80,000 Graduates & Alumni

Dual Degree

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.

Latest Technologies

More Than Just A Banking & Finance Degree

APU's Bachelor in Banking and Finance (Hons) with a specialism in Investment Analytics degree is designed to provide you an edge with the latest technologies that are in line with the Industrial Revolution 4.0.

• Digital Transformation for IR4.0
• All Banking & Finance Programmes comprise modules in Financial Technology (FinTech)

CMT Association Partner Academic

APU is a member of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute University Affiliation Program. This indicates that at least 70% of CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) is embedded in our curriculum, and students who have completed our Bachelor in Banking and Finance (Hons) programmes are prepared to undertake the exams leading to the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, which is the most respected and recognized investment credential in the world.

Admission Requirements

General Requirements

• Direct Entry to Level 1 of the Degree
• STPM: 2 Passes in STPM with a minimum Grade C+ (GP 2.33) and a Credit in Mathematics and a Pass in English at SPM Level or its equivalent.
• A-Level: 2 Passes (Grade A-D) in A-Level in any 2 subjects, and a Credit in Mathematics and a Pass in English at SPM/O-Level/ IGCSE or its equivalent
• UEC: 5 Grade B's in any subjects in UEC including Mathematics with a Pass in English.
• Matriculation/ Foundation: Passed Foundation programme (minimum CGPA of 2.5) with a Credit in Mathematics and a Pass in English at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or equivalent.

Entry to Level 2 of the Accounting, Banking or Finance Degree:

• Diploma in Accounting: Passed Diploma with minimum CGPA of 2.5 and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE level.

Programme Outline

What We Teach

This programme is specifically designed to provide students with:

• Knowledge and skills in handling financial products, product development and working within the rapidly changing Global Banking and Finance Industry.
• Opportunities to develop into highly competent managers, who are well qualified not only in Banking and Finance but also other professional areas required for successful business administration and management.
• Knowledge and understanding of the core elements of investment, financial analysis, and risk management that underpin sound decision-making.
• FinTech knowledge and technical skill relevant to Banking and Finance.

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 learned, in which the students will gain a better understanding of investment analysis and management of investment risks.
• In addition, they will be introduced to the tool and test for various financial markets through Econometric software and trading platform.
• Besides, students will also be introduced to the hands-on training on the underlying technologies enabling FinTech solutions such as Python programming and R-programming.

Common Modules

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

Specialised Modules

• Economics of Finance
• Fixed Income Analysis

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 risk management practices and theories as well as the globalisation of banking and finance in Global Banking and Finance.
• Concept and empirical applications of Technical Analysis & Trading will also be a target to groom them as a leader in investment and risk management.
• 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

Specialised Modules

• Technical Analysis and Trading
• Equity Investment
• Robo Advisor
• Portfolio Management

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

Recognitions

Professional Recognitions

APU has been leading the way for its graduates in Professional recognition and exemptions in the areas of Accounting, Banking, Finance and Actuarial Studies.

• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute University Affiliation Program
• Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB)
• LSEG Financial Database
• FAOM

Career Path

Your Career Path

• Planning and Budgeting Consultant
• Portfolio Manager
• Investment Executive
• Risk Manager
• Investment and Wealth Manager
• Insurance Manager
• Risk Analyst
• Compliance Manager
• Portfolio Risk Advisor

Fees & Certification

Ready, Set, Go.

• Malaysian: RM31,000 (Year 1), RM32,200 (Year 2), RM33,400 (Year 3), RM96,600 (Total)
• International: RM33,600 (Year 1), RM34,800 (Year 2), RM36,200 (Year 3), RM104,600 (Total)

MQA Cert

• Programme code: (R2/0412/6/0005)(07/27)(MQA/FA1328)