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Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Finance
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Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Finance will equip students with the knowledge and skills to conduct investment project appraisal, financial instrument evaluation, economics and financial system analysis in the international equities, bond, foreign exchange and derivatives markets. You will learn core concepts and skills in finance related to project evaluation, capital structure, security analysis and pricing, portfolio management, international financial management and fixed income investment. It is suitable for individuals whose job functions involve finance-related services and those who need to be familiar with financial issues, especially employees working in banking and other financial institutions. It can also be adopted as a re-training programme for those who are already working in banking institutions.
Maintenance
Of Good Financial Balance for Success In All Aspects of Life
Emphasis on Skills
Related to Financial Technology & Risk Assessment
Development
Of Self-Investment Skills for Planning Investment Portfolio & Creating Sustainability Income or Start-Ups
“The expert in anything was once a beginner.”
Helen Hayes
Top Core Courses
Fundamentals that will build you up to stay relevant and excellent today, tomorrow and beyond.
Corporate Finance
The core focus of corporate finance is on efficient and effective methods of raising capital, employing financial resources, and applying financial valuation models for key financial assets and investment project research.
Investment and Portfolio Management
In order to develop a dynamic portfolio management process, investment and portfolio management place a premium focus on the value of common stocks, bonds, foreign assets, and options.
Islamic Finance
Islamic finance principles explain finance theories, governance, and ideas in the context of Islamic philosophy and Shariah in banking and financial product creation.
Risk Management
This course explores all areas of risk management, starting with the fundamentals and progressing to global issues. It emphasises the need of comprehending risk management's conceptual and execution difficulties using the latest financial approaches.
Fixed Income Investment
Fixed-income investment focuses on bonds and asset-backed securities, illustrating how market practitioners utilise theories, models, and quantitative tools in finance to execute fixed-income appraisal, investing, and trading.
Learning Path
In first year of study, students will enhance their decision-making skills, respect culture and history, teamwork and communication, and integrate their analytical abilities within the overall business and management framework in order to balance soft skills and leadership qualities.
Students will focus on specialised courses in the Year 2, which will offer them with a rich learning experience in traditional and exotic finance areas while also improving their financial literacy abilities.
The Year 3 of study helps students consolidate academic knowledge and investing skills in preparation for a new career path
Graduates have a myriad of career possibilities which include career advancement as:
- Financial Officer/Executive of a local and foreign business corporation
- Investment Advisor at a mutual fund
- Analyst at a banking, financial institution and financial risk management service company
They can also obtain employment in retail, wholesale, international investment, funding, and banking services.
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS (HONOURS) IN FINANCE
No. | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
MPU COURSES | |||
1. | MPU3183//03 MPU3143/03 | Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban OR Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (for international students) | 3 |
2. | MPU3193/03 | Philosophy and Current Issues | 3 |
3. | MPU3213/03 | Bahasa Kebangsaan A (for students without SPM credit in BM); OR Decision Making Skills (for students with SPM credit in BM and international students) | 3 |
4. | MPU3412/02 | Co-curriculum | 2 |
Subtotal Credit Hours | 11 | ||
CORE COURSES | |||
1. | BBM105/03 | Economics for Business | 3 |
2. | BBM103/03 | Principles and Practice of Management (APEL.C) | 3 |
3. | BBM104/03 | Principles of Marketing (APEL.C) | 3 |
4. | BMG323/03 | Business Analytics | 3 |
5. | BBM205/03 | Basic Accounting (APEL.C) | 3 |
6. | BBM207/03 | Human Resource Management (APEL.C) | 3 |
7. | BBM208/03 | Business Ethics | 3 |
8. | BBM210/03 | Entrepreneurship Development | 3 |
9. | BBF201/03 | Introduction to Financial Management | 3 |
10. | BMG303/03 | Strategic Management | 3 |
11. | BMG302/03 | Organisational Behaviour | 3 |
12. | BMG306/03 | Introduction to International Business | 3 |
13. | BLC301/03 | Operations Management (APEL.C) | 3 |
14. | BIS303/04 | Management Information Systems | 4 |
Subtotal Credit Hours | 43 | ||
DISCIPLINE CORE | |||
1. | BBM206/03 | Accounting and Costing (APEL.C) | 3 |
2. | BAC301/03 | Cost and Management Accounting (APEL.C) | 3 |
3. | BAC308/03 | Taxation in Malaysia | 3 |
4. | BCS302/03 | Corporate Governance | 3 |
5. | BBM209/03 | Effective Leadership | 3 |
6. | BMG311/03 | Employment Law and Industrial Relations | 3 |
7. | BMG307/03 | Managing International Business | 3 |
8. | BMG320/03 | Organisational Theory and Design | 3 |
9. | BMK302/03 | Services Marketing (APEL.C) | 3 |
10. | BMK305/03 | Marketing Communication | 3 |
11. | BMK307/03 | Personal Selling and Salesmanship | 3 |
12. | BMK313/03 | Marketing Management | 3 |
Subtotal Credit Hours | 36 | ||
SPECIALISATION COURSES | |||
1. | BBF301/03 | Money and Banking (APEL.C) | 3 |
2. | BBF303/03 | Banking and Financial Systems in Malaysia (APEL.C) | 3 |
3. | BBF304/03 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
4. | BBF305/03 | Investment and Portfolio Management | 3 |
5. | BBF308/03 | International Financial Management | 3 |
6. | BBF314/03 | Islamic Finance | 3 |
7. | BBF315/03 | Risk Management | 3 |
8. | BBF316/03 | Financial Derivatives | 3 |
9. | BBF323/03 | Fixed Income Investment | 3 |
10. | BBF324/03 | Financial Technology | 3 |
Subtotal Credit Hours | 30 | ||
Total Credit Hours | 120 | ||
APEL.C Courses
The maximum credit transfer through APEL.C is 30% of the total graduating credits for a specific programme of study. This requirement shall be read together with MQA Policies on Credit Transfer, Guidelines on Credit Transfer for MOOC, Micro-credentials and other relevant conditions stipulated by the MQA and MOHE from time to time. The maximum credit transfer allowed for a Diploma-to-Bachelor’s Degree study (based on formal qualifications) is 50% of the total credits for the degree programme, while the existing 60% maximum credit transfer allowable for a combination of formal qualifications with Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL.C), Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and Micro-Credentials (MCs) remains the same.
For courses that you intend to apply for APEL.C but are not listed above, please contact Ms. Quah Phaik Luan at plquah@wou.edu.my.
Kindly contact your nearest Regional Centre if you need further clarification.
Candidates with the following criteria will be eligible to be considered for admission into the undergraduate programme:
(1) Regular Entry
Candidates must fulfil one of the following criteria:
With a pass in English and Mathematics at SPM / UEC Senior Middle III and
• Grade C (SGP 2.0) in at least two (2) subjects / two (2) Principals in STPM / HSC / A-Level
• Five (5) Grade Bs in UEC Senior Middle III
Other eligible qualifications
• An approved / accredited Diploma / Advanced Diploma
•An approved Foundation / Matriculation (minimum CGPA 2.00 out of 4.00) qualification from other private and public universities in Malaysia
• Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government
(2) Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)
Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) provides an opportunity for individuals with working experience but lack of formal academic qualifications to pursue their tertiary studies. APEL involves the identification, documentation and assessment of prior experiential learning to determine the extent to which an individual has achieved the desired learning outcomes, for access to a programme of study
Applicants should comply with the following admission criteria stipulated by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA):
• The candidate should be at least 21 years of age in the year of application and possess relevant work experience.
Fee Schedule (Effective May 2023 Semester)
Wawasan Open University uses a unique model of delivering education to both Open Distance Learning (ODL) and On-Campus Learning (OCL) students with tuition fees for the following level of programmes that can be worked out as follows:
Level | Total Number of Courses | Total Number of Credits |
Tuition Fees (RM) |
Undergraduate | |||
Diploma | 29 | 90 | 12,740- 14,050 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 26-39 | 120-126 | 29,970– 43,850 |
Post-Graduate | |||
Postgraduate Diploma | 7 | 33 | 9,888 |
Master’s Programme | 8-13 | 41-46 | 25,800-30,890 |
Doctor of Business Administration(DBA) | 10 | 80 | 47,350 |
Notes:
- A one-off payment Processing and Administration fee is chargeable for new students and varies according to programme,
- Open Distance Learning Study Resource and Services fee is chargeable every semester and varies according to programme.
- On Campus Learning Study Resource and Services fee is chargeable every semester and varies according to programme.
- All totals are merely indicative and fees are subject to change without notice.
All of the University’s courses are classified into three categories, i.e., lower level, middle level or higher level. Lower-level courses are basic, introductory or foundation courses designed for freshmen. Middle-level courses may require some knowledge of previous study or a certain amount of intellectual maturity. Higher level courses are specialised courses usually designed for those majoring in a particular discipline. The level of a course is indicated by the first digit of the course code, i.e., lower level courses are indicated by the code 1XX/XX, middle level courses by 2XX/XX and higher level courses by 3XX/XX or 4XX/XX. The 2 digits after the slash indicate the credit value of the course. i.e., WLA101/03 is a lower level course of 3 credits while BBM203/05 is a middle level course of 5 credits and TEC305/10 is a higher level course of 10 credits.
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Graduates have a myriad of career possibilities which include career advancement as:
- Financial Officer/Executive of a local and foreign business corporation
- Investment Advisor at a mutual fund
- Analyst at a banking, financial institution and financial risk management service company
They can also obtain employment in retail, wholesale, international investment, funding, and banking services.