Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Finance with UH UK

Students enrolled in Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Finance, in collaboration with the University of Hertfordshire UK, will receive a solid basis for a career in the broader finance sector. It is especially suitable for individuals aiming to collaborate with financial entities such as banks, stockbroking firms, investment houses, or other major multinational corporations possessing their own financial departments. Additionally, this programme lays a solid groundwork for students aiming to pursue further studies at the Master’s level or in professional programmes, such as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) programme.

Any one of these:

• STPM : A minimum of two passes at minimum Grade C+ (GP 2.33) and SPM grade C in Mathematics
• A Level : A minimum of 2 full passes totalling 80 UCAS points and grade C in either SPM or O Level Mathematics
• Foundation : Successful completion of a relevant Foundation / Pre-U programme to include Mathematics with CGPA 2.50, a credit in Mathematics and a credit in English at SPM / equivalent
• UEC : 5Bs including at least a pass in Mathematics and a credit in English
• SACE International : Pass 5 subjects with ATAR 70%, a pass in English and Mathematics and no subject below 50%
• NSW (HSC) : Minimum 10 units with UAI (ATAR) 70%, a pass in English and Mathematics and no subject below 50%
• International Baccaulareate (IB) : Minimum 24 points with at least 4 points for SL English and 4 pts for SL Mathematics
• CPU : Minimum 6 Year 12 passes with an average of 65% and pass in English and Mathematics at Grade 12
• Diploma : Successful completion of a relevant Diploma programme to include Mathematics with CGPA 2.50*, a credit in Mathematics and a credit in English at SPM / equivalent
• Others : Equivalent qualifications to be assessed by the Head of Programme in liaison with the Hertfordshire Business School Admissions Tutor
   

English Requirements

• IELTS : Score of 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any band)
• TOEFL : 72 with band scores of reading 18, writing 17, listening 17, speaking 20
• Cambridge English First : (also known as First Certificate in English) 169 overall with a minimum of 162 in each component
• PTE : 59 with no less than 42 in any band
• MUET : 4.0
• SPM : Grade C

Note: Credit transfers are given based on module-to-module mapping according to standards/guidelines provided by MOHE / MQA and in consultation with the Admission Tutor in the University of Hertfordshire. Students need to have a recognised English language proficiency result.

Note: International students are subject to meet entry requirements that reflect similar qualifications and experience as stated above.

Year 1

• Economics for Business
• English for Business Studies 1
• English for Business Studies 2
• Essential Skills for Accounting and Finance Students
• Ethics, Governance and Law
• Principles of Finance
• Quantitative Methods for Business
• The Accounting and Finance Professional
• The Global Business Environment

Year 2

• Analysing Financial Statements
• Business Finance
• Business Life Cycle
• Econometrics
• Exploring Business Ethics
• Financial Markets and Instruments
• Macro Foundations for Finance
• Professional Development

Year 3

• Advanced Financial Decisions
• Analysis of Current Issues in Finance
• Behavioural Finance
• Corporate Financial Strategy
• E-Portfolio and Employer Relations
• Financial Aspects of International Business
• Money, Banking and Finance

Electives
Choose from the following

• Advanced Financial Decisions
• Islamic Banking and Finance
• Issues in Global Economy

MPU Subjects

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (Local students) / Malay Communication 2 (International students)
• Philosophy and Current Issues
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A* / Design Thinking
• Corporate Social Responsibility and Community Engagement
• Integrity and Anti-Corruption

* For Malaysian students who do not have a credit in SPM BM.