Bachelor of Financial Technology (Honours)

MORE THAN JUST A FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY DEGREE - FINTECH

APU's Bachelor of Financial Technology (Honours) degree is designed to provide you an edge with the latest technologies that are in line with the Industrial Revolution 4.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Any qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

This programme is specifically designed to provide students with:

• Comprehensive Financial and FinTech Knowledge: Discuss state-of-the-art financial principles, theories, and technological developments while applying technical proficiency to address financial issues and create innovative solutions.
• Technical and Analytical Expertise: Build and utilise advanced technical skills, programming languages, and data analytics to develop financial applications and make data-driven decisions in the evolving digital landscape.
• Leadership and Professional Competency: Demonstrate leadership, independence, and entrepreneurial skills in steering FinTech projects, adhering to ethical standards and professional codes of conduct in the financial industry.
• Effective Communication and Lifelong Learning: Communicate complex financial ideas clearly to diverse stakeholders, foster strong interpersonal relationships, and integrate lifelong learning to adapt to dynamic global challenges.

Students will learn the fundamental skills required for every finance job as well as a basic understanding of business management and finance. Students will also be exposed to business management skills, creativity skills, accounting skills, and technological concepts.

Students will develop a comprehensive skill set, including financial management, planning, regulatory frameworks, and portfolio management. The curriculum emphasizes core FinTech technologies such as Python, R-programming, UI/UX, and Blockchain, alongside digital marketing concepts to produce well-rounded FinTech specialists. Practical training and technical applications ensure students are equipped with financial, technical, and marketing expertise. A 16-week internship before the end of Year 2 bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-world FinTech experience.

Students will undertake a short Internship/ Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.

In Year 3, students will delve deeper into multidisciplinary learning, covering risk management, global banking, entrepreneurial finance, and ethical principles in the financial industry. Technical skills will be enhanced through training in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and big data analytics. Design thinking methodologies will be introduced to foster innovative problem-solving. Students will culminate their learning by producing a comprehensive capstone report, demonstrating their mastery of financial principles, technical expertise, and practical application of design thinking in real-world scenarios.

CAREER OPTIONS

DID YOU KNOW?

Finance is always at the heart of commerce that no one could get rid of. However, the advent of financial technology has disrupted the delivery of financial services. In order to remain competitive in digital banking sphere, banks have started to employ more staffing resources in the digitisation initiatives. Thus, our Bachelor of Financial Technology (Honours) (one of the first industry-driven FinTech curriculum in Malaysia) will prepare the graduates to meet the needs of a rapidly disrupted Financial Services industry in Malaysia and internationally with the ability to develop innovative ideas and to employ state-of-the art technologies.

All Banking & Finance Programmes are empowered by FAOM

COURSE FEES

​* Fees stated here do not include Deposits and other Miscellaneous Fees. Please refer to Fee Guide for details.

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