Program Overview

Bachelor of Financial Technology (Honours)

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

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 Financial Technology Degree
• APU's Bachelor of Financial Technology (Honours) 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)

Requirements

• 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.
• Any qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.
• 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: 6.0, TOEFL IBT: 60, Pearson (PTE): 59, MUET: Band 4

Programme Outline

• What We Teach
• This programme is specifically designed to provide students with:
• Comprehensive Financial and FinTech Knowledge: Discuss state-of-the-art financial principles, theories, and technological developments while applying technical proficiency to address financial issues and create innovative solutions.
• Technical and Analytical Expertise: Build and utilise advanced technical skills, programming languages, and data analytics to develop financial applications and make data-driven decisions in the evolving digital landscape.
• Leadership and Professional Competency: Demonstrate leadership, independence, and entrepreneurial skills in steering FinTech projects, adhering to ethical standards and professional codes of conduct in the financial industry.
• Effective Communication and Lifelong Learning: Communicate complex financial ideas clearly to diverse stakeholders, foster strong interpersonal relationships, and integrate lifelong learning to adapt to dynamic global challenges.

Degree Level 1

• Students will learn the fundamental skills required for every finance job as well as a basic understanding of business management and finance.
• Students will also be exposed to business management skills, creativity skills, accounting skills, and technological concepts.
• Common Modules:
• Quantitative Skills
• Introduction To Management
• Digital Thinking and Innovation
• Financial System
• Financial Products & Services
• Business Economics
• Financial Accounting
• Intro of Artificial Intelligence
• Business Law
• Marketing

Degree Level 2

• Students will develop a comprehensive skill set, including financial management, planning, regulatory frameworks, and portfolio management.
• The curriculum emphasizes core FinTech technologies such as Python, R-programming, UI/UX, and Blockchain, alongside digital marketing concepts to produce well-rounded FinTech specialists.
• Practical training and technical applications ensure students are equipped with financial, technical, and marketing expertise.
• A 16-week internship before the end of Year 2 bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-world FinTech experience.
• Common Modules:
• Financial Technology
• Python for Financial Applications
• Financial Planning
• Financial Management
• Investment and Portfolio Analysis
• Law of Banking and Finance
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Business Research Methods
• Digital Marketing
• Applications of AI in Finance
• Human Computer Interaction
• Digital Currencies and Blockchain Technologies

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

• In Year 3, students will delve deeper into multidisciplinary learning, covering risk management, global banking, entrepreneurial finance, and ethical principles in the financial industry.
• Technical skills will be enhanced through training in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and big data analytics.
• Design thinking methodologies will be introduced to foster innovative problem-solving.
• Students will culminate their learning by producing a comprehensive capstone report, demonstrating their mastery of financial principles, technical expertise, and practical application of design thinking in real-world scenarios.
• Common Modules:
• Cloud Infrastructure and Services
• Risk Management in Banking and Finance
• Corporate Finance
• Global Banking and Finance
• Ethics in Finance
• Design Thinking
• Entrepreneurial Finance
• Big Data and Visual Analytical in Accounting & Finance
• Cybersecurity
• FinTech Risk Management and Regulations
• Capstone Project

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

Career Path

• FinTech Specialist
• FinTech Product Developer
• FinTech Entrepreneur
• FinTech Product Analyst
• FinTech Strategy Consultants
• FinTech Product Consultant
• FinTech Product Manager
• FinTech Compliance officer
• FinTech Data Analyst

Fees & Certification

• 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: (N/0412/6/0033)(06/29)(MQA/PA17435)