BSc (Hons) Financial Economics 24 months Undergraduate Programme By Sunway University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Finance

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The BSc (Hons) Financial Economics programme ensures that economics graduates stay ahead of the industry by acquiring technological skills such as quantitative exposure to analytical models, big-data analysis, forecasting, etc. With its new and improved structure, students will be trained in the application of powerful economics and finance theories, have access to concepts translated as operational models with powerful software to apply to real data, and more emphasis on technology-driven training.

Most academic degrees in economics can no longer keep up with the rapid-pace of changing job demands as technology rapidly changes the work environment. Industry experts have pointed to this in a hidden message – the versatility of the skill sets to succeed in the various industrial sectors is lacking in graduates. With a Bachelor in Financial Economics degree, graduates will be able to learn economics at a higher level as business analysts with the aid of powerful software and expensive data available in the campus. Their specialized training starts in Sunway University in the analytics-driven approach to learn economics for business decision-making. Their training transfers to jobs as ready skills for analysis of businesses, industries, product markets essential in modern firms.

On successful completion of the programme, graduates will also be awarded a degree from Lancaster University. They will be awarded two certificates, making them graduates of both Sunway University and Lancaster University.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Finance

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The BSc (Hons) Financial Economics programme ensures that economics graduates stay ahead of the industry by acquiring technological skills such as quantitative exposure to analytical models, big-data analysis, forecasting, etc. With its new and improved structure, students will be trained in the application of powerful economics and finance theories, have access to concepts translated as operational models with powerful software to apply to real data, and more emphasis on technology-driven training.

Most academic degrees in economics can no longer keep up with the rapid-pace of changing job demands as technology rapidly changes the work environment. Industry experts have pointed to this in a hidden message – the versatility of the skill sets to succeed in the various industrial sectors is lacking in graduates. With a Bachelor in Financial Economics degree, graduates will be able to learn economics at a higher level as business analysts with the aid of powerful software and expensive data available in the campus. Their specialized training starts in Sunway University in the analytics-driven approach to learn economics for business decision-making. Their training transfers to jobs as ready skills for analysis of businesses, industries, product markets essential in modern firms.

On successful completion of the programme, graduates will also be awarded a degree from Lancaster University. They will be awarded two certificates, making them graduates of both Sunway University and Lancaster University.

Admission Requirements

60+
6+
14+
80+
27+

Entry Requirements

  • STPM -  Average C+ or CGPA 2.33 (minimum 2 principals)
  • A-Level -  Minimum 14 points (Minimum Grade D in at least 2 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% or CGPA 2.50
    * 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 27 points (excluding bonus points)
  • Other Qualifications - Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis
  • APEL.A - An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-6) (Recognition of Prior Learning)

Specific Requirements -  Credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent
Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis

English Language Requirements

  • IELTS or equivalent 6.0
  • MUET Band 4
  • SPM English B3 or B+
  • UEC English B4
  • O-Level English (1119) 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

Note: For Malaysian students entering using an entry qualification whereby the medium of instruction is not in English, MQA requires the student to possess a MUET or international English proficiency qualification in order to register for the programme.

2 Years
Jan
Sep

Domestic
36,000 USD
International
8,257 USD

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