Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)

Bachelor in Banking & Finance (Hons) - Investment Analytics Specialization

Program outline

​This program is specifically designed to provide students with:

• 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 in other professional areas required for successful business administration and management.
• Knowledge and understanding of the core elements of investment, financial analysis, and risk management that underpin sound decision-making.

Degree level 1

Students will learn fundamental skills required by every banking and finance professional, and a basic understanding of business management and finance. We will also expose them to business & communication skills, accounting skills, and management skills.

Common modules

• Quantitative Skills
• Introduction to Management
• Business and Communications Skills
• Financial Accounting 1
• Business Economics
• Introduction to Banking & Finance
• Financial Accounting 2
• Essential of FinTech
• Business Law
• Marketing

Degree level 2

A broader range of skills will be learned, in which the students will gain a better understanding of the management and appraisal of financial risk as well as theories of securities and options. They will also be exposed to other areas of knowledge of banking, finance, economics and investment analysis, and credit risk in banking and finance. In addition, they will be introduced to the tool and test for various financial markets through Econometric software. They will also familiarise themselves with business processes through SAP, the world-leading enterprise software. Students will have hands-on training with the system. We will further nurture their independent learning to prepare them for the workplace and for further researches.

Common modules

• Financial Statement Analysis
• The Financial System
• Banking Instruments & Procedures
• Time Series & Forecasting
• Management of Financial Services
• Integrated Business Processes with SAP ERP System
• Financial Econometrics
• Business Research Methods
• Financial Management
• Law of Banking & Finance

Specialized modules

• Financial Economics
• Equity and Fixed Income Investment

Internship (16 weeks)

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.

Degree level 3

Students will make use of their previous studies and industrial experience to learn about the practical aspect of risk management practices and theories as well as the globalization of banking and finance in International Banking and Investments. Concept and empirical applications of Technical Analysis & Trading will also be target with aims to groom them as a leader in investment and risk management. A final year project requires them to explore a topic individually – they will demonstrate the academic and practical aspects of their ability in the chosen area of study.

Common modules

• Risk Management in Banking
• Financial Derivatives
• Corporate Finance
• International Banking & Investment
• Investigations in Investment and Risk Management
• Building Customers Relationships
• Portfolio Management
• Investment and Risk Management Project

Specialized modules

• Capital Investment Analysis
• Technical Analysis and Trading
• Global Finance

MQA compulsory subjects*

• Ethnic Relations (M’sian Students)
• Islamic & Asian Civilisation (M’sian Students)
• Malaysian Studies (Int’l Students)
• Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
• Workplace Professional Communication Skills
• Employee & Employment Trends
• Co-Curriculum

(*All students are required to successfully complete these modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency.)

Note: The specialism will appear only in the academic transcript.

Career options

• Planning and Budgeting Consultant
• Portfolio Manager
• Investment Executive
• Risk Manager
• Investment and Wealth Manager
• Insurance Manager
• Risk Analyst
• Compliance Manager
• Portfolio Risk Advisor

Professional recognitions

APU has been leading the way for its graduates in Professional recognition and exemptions in the areas of Accounting, Banking, Finance, and Actuarial Studies. These are valuable not only for moving your career as a full-time professional forward but also for expanding your skills and expertise to become a more well-rounded employee. These recognitions help you become a more desirable job candidate or employee, one who can command a higher salary.

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute University Affiliation Program

APU is a member of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute University Affiliation Program. This indicates that at least 70% of CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) is embedded in our curriculum, and students who have completed our Bachelor in Banking and Finance (Hons) programs are prepared to undertake the exams leading to the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation, which is the most respected and recognized investment credential in the world. In addition, APU is also eligible to receive a limited number of student scholarships for the CFA Program every year.

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 the digital banking sphere, banks have started to employ more staffing resources in digitization initiatives. Thus, our Bachelor in Banking and Finance (Hons) with a specialism in Investment and Risk Management (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.

Professional Body Partner

• All Banking & Finance programs are accredited by the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers
  AICB collaborates with APU in sharing leading practices, knowledge, and expertise in banking trends and developments through industry surveys, publications, and thought leadership initiatives.
• All Banking & Finance programs are empowered by FAOM
  APU is the first University in Malaysia to sign MOA with FAOM to jointly develop future talents to embrace FinTech. FAOM also advises APU in the FinTech curriculum development to align with the industry requirement.