Bachelor (Honours) in Finance

The Bachelor (Hons) in Finance at Sunway University prepares graduates for dynamic careers in banking, fintech, investment, and beyond. With a strong foundation in accounting, quantitative methods, and financial technologies, students gain industry-relevant expertise to meet today’s evolving market demands. The programme includes specialized training in national priority areas, an intensive two-semester applied project, and an internship with securities firms. Graduates are also well-prepared for professional certifications such as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Chartered Banker (CB). Whether joining global financial institutions, fintech start-ups, or digital asset exchanges, graduates are future-ready for the fast-changing finance landscape. Dual certification from Sunway University and Lancaster University further enhances global career prospects.

STPM

• Average C+ or CGPA 2.33 (minimum 2 Principals)

A-Level

• Minimum 14 points (points are calculated based on grades obtained for 2 or 3 subjects)
• Note: For A-Level points calculation
  • A = 10 points
  • B = 8 points
  • C = 6 points
  • D = 4 points
  • E = 2 points

Australian Matriculation

• ATAR 60

Canadian Matriculation

• 60%

Monash University Foundation Year

• 60%

Sunway Foundation in Arts

• CGPA 2.5

Sunway Foundation in Science Technology

• CGPA 2.5

Sunway Diploma

• CAVG 55% (Students may obtain advanced standing if credit transfer requirements are met)

* Students may obtain advanced standing if credit transfer requirements are met.

Unified Examination Certificate

• Maximum 25 points from 5 subjects (all grade Bs) and a Pass in Mathematics subject

International Baccalaureate

• Completed with minimum 27 points (excluding bonus points)

APEL.A

• An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-6) (Recognition of Prior Learning) 

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Other Qualifications

• Any other equivalent qualifications; applicants with no standard qualification will be considered on a case-to-case basis.

Mathematics Requirement

• SPM / O-Level: Credit or its equivalent

Additional Requirements for Certain International Students

International students from certain countries that want to take some Sunway University degree programmes (for example programmes in partnership with Lancaster University) will need to take and pass our online six-month International Preparatory Programme (IPP). This is a requirement to enrol on a Sunway degree programme that also leads to a degree awarded by Sunway’s partner institution. Students are required to pass all the subjects with a grade C or above to progress to the degree.

English Language Requirements

• TOEFL 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, 80 internet-based
• IELTS or equivalent 6.0
• PTE Academic 50 overall (minimum 46 in each skill)
• MUET Band 4
• SPM English B3 or B+
• UEC English B4
• O-Level English  Credit
• Sunway Intensive English Programme (IEP) Pass Level 4 with minimum 65%
• ESL/English Satisfactory level in Pre-University programmes, where the medium of instruction is English

Year 1

• Business Law
• English for Business
• Mathematics for Finance and Economics
• Principles of Business Analytics
• Principles of Business Finance
• Principles of Economics
• Principles of Financial Accounting
• Principles of Management

Year 2

• Econometrics
• Financial Institutions & Markets
• Financial Management
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Investment Management
• Islamic Banking, Securities and Finance
• Money, Banking and Digital Currency
• Personal Financial Planning

Year 3

• Corporate Finance
• Elective 1
• Elective 2
• Elective 3
• Ethics and Corporate Governance
• Finance Analytics
• Financial Technology
• International Financial Management
• Internship/ Launching your Future Startup/ Business Consulting Project
• Sustainable Development and Finance

Electives (Choose 3)*

*Subject to availability. Students are asked to enquire with the Programme Leader in advance.

• Advanced Financial Economics
• Banking and Fintech Laws and Regulations
• Derivatives and Risk Management
• Equity Valuation
• Financial Economics
• Fixed Income Markets & Securities
• Managerial Economics

Additional MOHE Compulsory General Studies subjects

For Local Students

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
• Philosophy and Current Issues

For International Students

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
• Malay Language for Communication 2

For All Students

• Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu) OR Critical Thinking
• Communication Skills
• Community Service for Planetary Health
• Entrepreneurial Mindset and Skills
• Integrity and Anti-Corruption