APU University BA of Accounting and Finance in Forex and Investment

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APU BA of Forex and Investment is an undergraduate program that equips students with specialized knowledge in the field of international currency markets and investment strategies. This degree offers comprehensive insight into forex trading, hedging strategies, international finance regulations, portfolio management, and financial derivatives. Applications of this knowledge extend to roles in forex trading houses, investment banks, multinational corporations, and financial consultancies, where expertise in foreign currency fluctuations and international investments is most important.

Program Outline

APU BA of Forex and Investment aims to teach students with:

• The skill to study, understand, and buy or sell foreign money in the FOREX market. At the same time, learn how to create a personal trading plan that matches your way of trading, your daily life, and how much risk you are comfortable with.
• The needed abilities, main skills, and important knowledge for the business world of today.
• The highest number of exceptions from expert groups.
• The ability to make and look at financial papers, and also to guide and be a leader in their companies.
• Knowledge about modern financial technology (FinTech) and important skills related to Accounting and Finance.

Degree Level 1

In year 1, students of APU BA Forex and Investment will acquire the essential skills every accounting and finance expert needs, along with a foundational grasp of the legal, commercial, and societal context in which accounting functions. They will get familiar with business workflows using accounting software and the globally renowned enterprise management tool, SAP. Students will receive practical training on this system.

Common Courses

• Quantitative Skills
• Introduction to Management
• Business and Communication Skills
• Financial Accounting 1
• Accounting Information System
• Business Economics
• Financial Accounting 2
• SAP ERP System in Accounting
• Business Law
• Marketing
• Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship

Degree Level 2

In their studies, students will learn more about the usual areas of Accounting and Finance. This includes topics like managing accounts, taxes, managing company money, detailed company reports, and looking into financial records. Being good with technology is very important. It helps students learn by themselves and prepares them for work and more studies later. So, they will study subjects like “New Tech for Accounting and Finance” and “How to Study Data in Accounting and Finance.”

Common Courses

• Advanced Financial Accounting & Reporting
• Taxation
• Management Accounting
• Auditing and Assurance
• Emerging Technologies for Accounting and Finance
• Financial Management
• Corporate Governance and Risk Management
• Advanced Corporate Reporting
• Data Analytics in Accounting and Finance
• Company Law
• Performance Management

Specialized Courses

• Regulatory Policy for Investment Markets

Internship

To bridge the gap between academic and professional worlds, students will experience an Internship or Industrial Training for at least 16 weeks. This ensures they transition smoothly from academic settings to real world jobs.

Degree Level 3

Building on what they have learned before and from real world experience, students will study practical trading techniques in the field of investment. This is to help them become leaders in this subject. They will also learn more about the world of investment, especially how to use investment wisely by managing risks. After coming back from their practical training or internship, students will study special courses that help them think deeply about what they have learned. One of these courses is called ‘Reflective Practice in Accounting & Finance’. Students will also learn about the impact of their decisions on the environment, the community, and how organizations are run, through courses on Environment, Society, and Governance (known as ESG). They will also work on a big project in their last year to show what they’ve learned in their main area of study.

Common Courses

• Advanced Auditing
• Research Methodology in Accounting and Finance
• Corporate Finance
• Advanced Taxation
• Strategy, Sustainability & Leadership
• ​Advanced Performance Management
• Reflective Practice in Accounting & Finance
• Seminar in Accounting & Finance
• Specialized Accounting
• Accounting & Finance Research Project

Specialized Courses

• Portfolio Management
• Trading: Money and Capital Markets
• Foreign Exchange Trading in Practice

MQA Compulsory Subjects

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilization (Malaysian Students)
• Malay Communication Language (Int’l 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 Credit in Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent. (MUET Band 2 is required for all Malaysian Students)
A-Level	• 2 Passes in A-Level in any 2 subjects, and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or its equivalent.
UEC	• 5 Grade B’s in UEC including Mathematics. (MUET Band 2 is required for all Malaysian Students)
Foundation/ Matriculation	• Passed Foundation program (minimum CGPA of 2.5) with a Credit in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or equivalent.
Direct Entry to Level 2 of Degree
Diploma in Accounting	• Passed Diploma with minimum CGPA of 2.5 and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE level.

English Requirements for International Students

• IELTS : 5.5
• TOEFL iBT : 46
• Pearson (PTE) : 51
• MUET : Band 4.0

Career Options

• Financial Analyst
• Investment Advisor
• Financial Planner
• Stockbrokers
• Financial Consultants
• Forex Market Analyst
• Currency Strategist
• Exchange Operations Manager
• Regulator
• Portfolio Manager

Course Fees

Malaysian Students	International Students
Year 1: RM 29,800	Year 1: RM 29,800 (USD 7,270)
Year 2: RM 30,900	Year 2: RM 31,500 (USD 7,680)
Year 3: RM 31,800	Year 3: RM 32,200 (USD 7,855)
Total: RM 92,500	Total: RM 93,500 (USD 22,805)