Bachelor of Business With Honours

Financial Management and Banking

Programme Overview

This program aims to nurture innovative and universally responsible business executives specializing in financial management and banking to support the nation’s aspiration of making Malaysia a global business hub. Students will be exposed to both theory and practical learning that extend beyond the classroom environment to produce a holistic business graduate who possesses financial management and banking skills. Graduates of this program will obtain balanced knowledge in the field of finance and banking. The graduates are expected to be employed in financial-related institutions, either public or private, such as commercial banks, investment banks, insurance/takaful.

Why Choose Us?

94.8% Graduate Employability

Achieve career success with an impressive 94.8% employability rate in 2023, paving the way for a secure future in finance and banking.
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Experienced Lecturers

Learn from industry-seasoned lecturers who bring extensive expertise to equip you with the skills needed for success in finance and banking.
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Career Pathways

Explore diverse roles in commercial banks, investment banks, insurance/takaful companies, financial advisory firms, and public sector institutions.

Comprehensive Curriculum

Gain balanced knowledge in finance and banking through a curriculum that combines theory, practical learning, and real-world applications.

Program Code

UH6343001

MQA Reference Number

MQA/FA10924

Campus

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Duration

Full time: 3.5 years (7 semester)
Part time: 4-6 years (8-12 semester)

Total payment for 3.5 years of studies (excluding hostel fees)

Malaysian:
  • UPU Channel: RM6,850
  • Disabilities Students: RM4,255
  • Direct Intake/SATUMS: RM24,427.94
UMSFlec/Part Time Students: RM18,805

International Students: RM24,840
Fee Structure
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PEO1

Knowledgeable and technical competence in addressing contemporary business challenges.

PEO2

Effective in communication, perform well as a team player and demonstrate good leadership qualities in an organization.

PEO3

Capable to solve problems related to the field of financial and banking management, creatively, innovatively, ethically, using numerical and technical skills, and through sustainable approach.

PEO4

Able to demonstrate entrepreneurial skills and recognise the need of lifelong learning, as well as using a broad range of information, media, and technology applications for successful career advancement.

PLO1

Possess business knowledge across a wide range of contemporary business environments.

PLO2

Apply intellectual capabilities relevant to business challenges to create new business ideas, solutions, strategies and practices.

PLO3

Demonstrate skills in planning and organisation using tools, materials, technology and procedures to enhance professional competence for sustainable business practices.

PLO4

Demonstrate interactive communication, relationship and collaborative skills to manage business teams.

PLO5

Demonstrate effective communication in disseminating information using various tools and to a range of business audiences and environment.

PLO6

Apply digital technologies skills ethically for information storage, data processing, communication and problem solving in contemporary business challenges.

PLO7

Demonstrate quantitative and numerical skills to analyse the business environment.

PLO8

Demonstrate individual leadership to build relationships with varying degrees of autonomy and accountability in business organisations.

PLO9

Demonstrate enthusiasm for independent learning and self-development with confidence self- control, proper social skills and etiquette in the business environment.

PLO10

Demonstrate creativity, grit and drive in enterprising the business.

PLO11

Demonstrate awareness and respect of ethical, social and cultural differences professionally in business practices.

Entry Requirements for

STPMMatriculationFoundationDiplomaSekolah Sukan MalaysiaInternational Students

  • Fulfils the University General Requirements

  • Obtain at least a Grade C in ONE (1) subject at the STPM level: Business Studies/Economics/Accouting/Mathematics M

  • Obtain at least a Grade E in ONE (1) subject at the SPM level: Mathematics.

  • Obtain at least BAND 2.0 for results obtained starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or BAND 2 for results from 2020 and before in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET), within the validity period at the time of application.

  • Fulfils the University General Requirements

  • Obtain at least a Grade C in ONE (1) subject at the Matriculation level: Economics / Principles of Economics / Business Management.

  • Obtain at least a Grade E in ONE (1) subject at the SPM level: Mathematics.

  • Obtained at least BAND 2.0 for results obtained starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or BAND 2 for results from 2020 and before in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET), valid as of the application date.

  • Fulfils the University General Requirements

  • Possess a Diploma related to the field from an educational institution recognized by the Senate of Universiti Malaysia Sabah.

  • Obtain at least a Grade E in Mathematics at the SPM level.

  • Obtained at least Band 2.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021 or Band 2 for examinations up to the year 2020, valid as of the application date.

  • Fulfils the University General Requirements

  • Obtain at least a Grade C (CGPA 2.00) at the Pre-University level of Sekolah Sukan Malaysia (SSM) in any of the following subjects: Business Studies/Economics/Mathematics (M)

  • Obtain at least a Grade E in Mathematics at the SPM level.

  • Obtained at least Band 2.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021 or Band 2 for examinations up to the year 2020, valid as of the application date.

International candidates who wish to apply for the undergraduate program in UMS must follow the general entry requirements as follows:

Higher Certificate of Education (STPM) or GCE ‘A’ Level or equivalent:

  • A pass in GCE ‘O’ Level or its equivalent;
  • A pass in the STPM, GCE ‘A’ Level, or Higher School Certificate (HSC), or its equivalent with at least grade C in any THREE (03) subjects;
  • A pass in Cambridge International Examination Test with at least grade B; or
  • Exceptions for English-speaking countries as stated in the MQA qualifications; or
  • Exceptions for schools/institutes/colleges that use English as the official language for learning and teaching.
Foundation of Diploma or its Equivalent:
  • A Diploma or its equivalent recognized by the Malaysian government and the University Senate with a CGPA of at least 3.00;
  • A pass in the Cambridge International Examination Test with at least grade B; or
  • Exceptions for English-speaking countries, as stated in the MQA qualifications; or
  • Exceptions for schools/institutes/colleges that use English as the official language for learning and teaching.
English Competency Test
  • MUET Band 3.5
  • IELTS 5.0
  • TOEFL iBT 42
  • PTE Academic / PTE Academic (Online) 47 

Programme Structure

Program Specialisation Courses
  • Advance Financial Management
  • Money and Capital Markets
  • Personal Wealth Management
  • Risk Management and Insurance
  • Investment and Portfolio Analysis
  • Theory and Practices of Islamic Banking
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Bank Management
  • Contemporary Issues of Finance and Banking
  • Financial Law and Regulation
  • Introduction to Block Chain Technology
  • Data Mining and Predictive Models
  • International Financial Management
  • Preparation for Industrial Training
  • Industrial Training
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