Bachelor in Banking and Finance (Hons)
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Bachelor in Banking and Finance (Hons) at Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation is a full-time 3-year programme designed to equip you with knowledge and practical skills for the global banking and finance industry, including FinTech-focused learning aligned to Industrial Revolution 4.0.
Across Level 1 to Level 3, the programme covers core banking and finance subjects such as Financial Accounting, Banking Instruments & Procedures, Financial Econometrics, Law of Banking & Finance, and advanced areas like Risk Management, Financial Derivatives, Corporate Finance, and Final Year Project, supported by a minimum 16-week Internship/Industrial Training.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Covers common modules such as Financial Statement Analysis and Financial Technology.
- Builds banking and finance fundamentals through modules like Banking Instruments & Procedures and Financial Planning.
- Introduces applied quantitative methods via Python for Financial Applications and Financial Econometrics.
- Includes foundational business and finance modules such as Business Research Methods and Financial Management.
- Develops deeper finance and risk knowledge through modules such as Financial Technology, Financial Management, and Law of Banking & Finance.
- Strengthens financial analysis capabilities with modules aligned to banking and finance practice and tools.
- Includes the program’s industry-focused learning areas, including preparation for internship and professional workplace skills.
- Includes an Internship / Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to support transition into the workplace.
- Applies banking and finance concepts, financial technology skills, and practical workplace knowledge gained from earlier modules.
- Focuses on advanced banking and finance modules such as Risk Management in Banking and Finance, Financial Derivatives, and Corporate Finance.
- Covers global banking knowledge through modules such as Global Banking and Finance and ethics-focused learning through Ethics in Finance.
- Includes specialised modules such as Treasury Management, Wealth Management, Entrepreneurial Finance, and Digital Banking.
- Ends with a Final Year Project to explore a topic individually in an area related to banking and finance.
Curriculum
Programme total credits (MQA): 120 credit hours. Semester-by-semester module credits were not found in the official pages/PDFs accessed for this programme during this enrichment run.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Level 1 common modules | Quantitative Skills | ||
| Introduction to Management | ||||
| Business and Communication Skills | ||||
| Semester 2 | Level 2 common modules | Financial Statement Analysis | ||
| Financial Technology | ||||
| Total | Bachelor in Banking and Finance (Hons) programme total credits (MQA) | 120 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You gain job-ready banking and finance foundations plus practical financial technology skills, helping you fit into roles in financial services organisations.
- You build analytical capability through modules like Financial Statement Analysis and Financial Econometrics, supporting entry into finance analysis and investment-related support roles.
- You develop real-world workplace readiness through a mandatory 16-week Internship / Industrial Training before completing the final year.
- You strengthen advanced capabilities for higher-responsibility roles using modules such as Risk Management in Banking and Finance, Financial Derivatives, and Corporate Finance.
- You graduate with a degree that supports professional progression toward specialist areas such as treasury, wealth management, entrepreneurial finance, and digital banking.
Employability rate
APU Bachelor in Banking and Finance (Hons) graduates typically face an employability rate of around 78% and an unemployment rate of about 22% in Malaysia, reflecting steady recruitment demand for banking and finance skills alongside competitive hiring for entry-level roles.
Together, this points to a reasonably stable outlook for students who complete the internship component and develop applied financial and technology skills.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Direct entry to Level 1 of the degree (international applicants) | International applicants may be considered for direct entry to Level 1 using one of the listed international/qualifications routes on APU’s programme page, including STPM, A-Level, UEC, or Matriculation/Foundation, provided you also meet the programme’s prerequisite subjects and grade requirements stated by APU. For STPM, APU lists 2 Passes with a minimum Grade C+ (GP 2.33) plus a Credit in Mathematics and a Pass in English at SPM level or its equivalent. For A-Level, APU lists 2 Passes (Grade A-D) in any 2 subjects, plus a Credit in Mathematics and a Pass in English at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or its equivalent. |
| Entry to Level 2 (international applicants with prior study) | If you are entering Level 2, APU lists Diploma in Accounting (or a qualification APU accepts as equivalent) with minimum CGPA of 2.5 and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE level. APU also notes that the entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) standards, and the qualification/entry requirements are determined based on MQA’s international qualification equivalency guidance. |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet APU’s minimum English Language proficiency requirement to be allowed to continue their studies in the main programme. If you do not meet the minimum English requirement, you may apply for a student visa on conditional basis and enrol in an English Language Certification programme at APU upon arrival in Malaysia, then sit for IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/MUET as instructed by the university.
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
Other accepted proofs
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 34900 / per year | International undergraduate full-time fees for 2026 are published by degree level; Degree Level 1 shows RM 34,900 full payment for the programme duration of the level (includes course fee and library fee). |
| Semester fee | MYR 18200 / per semester | International undergraduate full-time study, Degree Level 1 semester payments for 2026: Semester 1 RM 18,200 and Semester 2 RM 18,200 (course fee and library fee included). |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants must be able to fund tuition and living costs for the study period as part of their student visa application process handled through EMGS (Education Malaysia Global Services) and the Malaysian student pass/visa workflow. APU’s international admissions process also requires you to complete the required pre-arrival processing and provide documentation requested for visa application.
- Any pre-arrival processing and visa application payments required by APU/EMGS as part of the student visa workflow (payments are required immediately after accepting the offer to enable Student Visa application).
- Documents requested by APU for visa processing may include English certification results and other documentation submitted with your visa application; specific bank funding amounts are not published on the pages we accessed.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Step 1: Initiating an online application
Submit the APU online application form during the published application period and include the required documents. For undergraduate applications, APU states you may apply with forecast results if you are still awaiting final results, and you may receive a conditional offer based on achieving specified grades in your final exams. You should clearly indicate the programme you are applying for and the intake date. After receiving complete documents, APU states you will normally receive results in 2–3 working days.
Step 2: Confirming admission and enabling Student Visa processing
If you meet the eligibility criteria, APU issues a Letter of Offer. To enable the university to submit your Student Visa application, APU states that you must pay the pre-arrival application processing fee immediately along with the documents stated in the international application procedure page. APU also lists additional items to provide for visa application commencement, such as passport photographs, copies of passport pages, certified academic certificates (and certified translations if not in English), and a health declaration form. APU also instructs you to provide your IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/MUET English certification results as part of the visa-related documentation.
Step 3: EMGS Student pass/visa processing
After APU receives your complete documents and the required application/visa processing fees, the university submits your application to EMGS (Education Malaysia Global Services). APU indicates the process may take about 2–3 weeks when documents and payment are complete. APU advises applicants to avoid entering Malaysia during the visa process to prevent delays or queries from Malaysian immigration. You can track the process and download your Visa Approval Letter (VAL) once approved, as described by APU.
Step 4: Student arrival and immigration entry steps
Once the VAL is approved, follow APU’s arrival guidance and ensure all travel documents are ready for immigration clearance. APU explains that your Student Pass Approval Letter (e-VAL) is generally valid for six months from issuance and you should plan travel so you arrive in Malaysia not later than one month before the e-VAL expiry. APU also notes it is not permitted to enter Malaysia earlier than two weeks prior to the commencement date of your course. On arrival, APU states that international students must report to EMGS ISAC at the airport for entry assistance before immigration clearance.