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APU BA Banking and Finance in Financial Technology (often called FinTech) is a study program that combines traditional money matters with new technology. Students learn about things like online payments, digital money, and new ways of lending money. When they finish, they can work in jobs that involve both finance and technology. This includes jobs in banks that use new tech, companies that make payment apps, or even starting their own tech money business.
Program Outline
APU BA Banking and Finance in Financial Technology aims to teach students:
- Knowledge and skills in handling financial products, product development and working within the rapidly changing Global Banking and Finance Industry.
- Opportunities to develop into highly competent managers, who are well qualified not only in Banking and Finance but also other professional areas required for successful business administration and management.
- Basic technical competency and professionalism on the technology that will transform the delivery of financial services.
- FinTech knowledge and technical skill relevant to Banking and Finance.
Degree Level 1
In year 1, Students will acquire the essential abilities necessary for all banking and finance specialists, gaining a foundational grasp of business administration, finance, and the core concepts of Financial Technology. Additionally, APU will immerse them in business and communication aptitudes, accounting proficiency, and leadership competencies.
Common Courses
- Quantitative Skills
- Introduction to Management
- Business and Communication Skills
- Financial Accounting 1
- Business Economics
- Financial System
- Financial Accounting 2
- Essential of Banking & Finance
- Business Law
- Marketing
Degree Level 2
In year 2, Students will expand their skill set, deepening their comprehension of banking tools, processes, regulations, and the overarching financial ecosystem. They’ll receive practical training on the foundational technologies powering FinTech innovations and get acquainted with the latest in FinTech. They’ll also find the basics of data mining methods. Additionally, APU aims to expand their learning abilities to ready them for their future careers .
Common Courses
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Financial Technology
- Banking Instruments & Procedures
- Financial Planning
- Enabling FinTech
- Law of Banking and Finance
- Financial Econometrics
- Business Research Methods
- Financial Management
- Applications of AI in Finance
Specialized Courses
- Digital Currencies and Blockchain Technologies
- Crowdfunding and Alternative Lending
Internship
To bridge the gap between academic and professional worlds, students will undergo an Internship or Industrial Training for at least 16 weeks. This ensures they transition smoothly from academic settings to real world job .
Degree Level 3
In year 3, Students of APU BA Banking and Finance in Financial Technology will use what they have learned before and their work experience to study how financial technology is managed, its risks, and how it fits globally in banking and finance. They will also learn about tools like Robo Advisor and how to be leaders in using new finance technologies. In their last year, they will work on a special project by themselves, showing what they have learned in their favorite subject.
common courses
- Risk Management in Banking and Finance
- Financial Derivatives
- Corporate Finance
- Global Banking and Finance
- Investigation Report
- Ethics in Finance
Specialized Courses
- Entrepreneurial Finance
- Robo Advisor
- FinTech Risk Management and Regulations
- Portfolio Management
MQA Compulsory Subjects
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilization (Malaysian Students)
- Malay Communication Language (International Students)
- Philosophy and Current Issues
- Workplace Professional Skills
- Integrity and Anti-corruption
- Co-Curriculum
APU-DMU Dual Degree
Students enrolled in the Bachelor’s Degree Program are presented with the opportunity to join the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme. By choosing this pathway, upon graduation, students will be awarded two Degree Certificates & Transcripts: one from Asia Pacific University (APU) in Malaysia and another from De Montfort University (DMU) in the UK.
| Duration | Intakes |
| 3 Years (6 Semesters) |
14 Mar 2024 | 25 Jul 2024 24 Sep 2024 | 21 Nov 2024 |
Admission Requirements
| General Requirements | |
| Direct Entry to Level 1 of Degree | |
| STPM | • 2 Passes in STPM with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.33) and a Pass in English and Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent. |
| A-Level | • 2 Passes in A-Level with a Pass in English and Mathematics at SPM/ O-Level/ IGCSE or its equivalent. |
| UEC | • 5 Grade B’s in UEC with a Pass in Mathematics and English. |
| Foundation/ Matriculation | • Passed Foundation program (minimum CGPA of 2.5). |
| Direct Entry to Level 2 of Degree | |
| Diplomas | • Successful completion of the APU/APIIT Diploma or • Successful completion of studies in another recognized institute with academic credits equivalent to Level 1 of an Honors Degree (Subject to the approval of the APU/APIIT Academic Board) |
English Requirements for International Students
- IELTS : 6.0
- TOEFL iBT : 60
- Pearson (PTE) : 59
- MUET : Band 4
Career Options
- Entrepreneur
- FinTech Specialist
- Banking Specialist
- Payment System Specialist
- Data Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Product Developer
- Compliance Expert
- FinTech Quantitative Developer
- Strategy Analyst
- Business Development Associate
- Data Scientist (Finserv)
Course Fees
| Malaysian Students | International Students |
| Year 1: RM 25,400 | Year 1: RM 29,800 (USD 7,270) |
| Year 2: RM 25,800 | Year 2: RM 31,500 (USD 7,680) |
| Year 3: RM 26,800 | Year 3: RM 32,200 (USD 7,855) |
| Total: RM 78,000 | Total: RM 93,500 (USD 22,805) |
