Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (Honours) with a specialism in Forex and Investments
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (Honours) with a specialism in Forex and Investments is a full-time 3-year bachelor programme at Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation, Malaysia. It is designed to help you build accounting and finance capability while developing specialist knowledge connected to forex and investments.
The programme includes common accounting and finance modules and programme-specific learning outcomes, with a final year project requirement for students to explore a topic individually in their chosen area of study.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Quantitative Skills and core business communication through Business and Communication Skills
- Financial Accounting 1 and Financial Accounting 2 to build reporting fundamentals
- Accounting Information System and Business Economics to connect accounting with business operations
- Hands-on learning with SAP ERP System in Accounting and Financial System foundations
- Core advanced modules including Advanced Financial Accounting & Reporting, Taxation, and Management Accounting
- Auditing and Assurance plus Corporate Governance and Risk Management to develop risk-focused expertise
- Investment and Portfolio Analysis and Financial Planning to support investment decision-making
- Specialised module Regulatory Policy for Investment Markets to link finance with regulatory frameworks
- Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to transition from the classroom to working environments
- Apply accounting and finance knowledge in real organisational settings
- Build professional workplace experience aligned to accounting, investments, and trading-related exposure
- Advanced auditing and corporate finance modules including Corporate Finance and Advanced Auditing
- Research Methodology in Accounting and Finance plus Accounting & Finance Research Project for applied investigation
- Specialised trading learning including Technical Analysis and Trading, Trading: Money and Capital Markets, and Foreign Exchange Trading in Practice
- Global Banking & Finance, Emerging Accounting Technologies and Analytics, and ESG-related exposure to broaden decision-making
Career outcomes
- You build job-relevant finance and accounting capability that supports roles such as Financial Analyst, Investment Advisor, and Financial Planner.
- The Forex and Investments specialism strengthens your path into roles like Forex Market Analyst and Currency Strategist, including exchange-related decision support.
- Your investment-focused modules prepare you for portfolio and risk-oriented careers such as Portfolio Manager and Risk Manager.
- You develop workplace-ready skills through a minimum 16-week Internship/Industrial Training, helping you transfer classroom learning into professional environments.
- You can target advisory and commercial roles including Financial Consultants and Business Analyst, supported by finance planning and analysis subjects.
- You are positioned for regulation- and governance-linked roles such as Regulator through content that connects investment markets with regulatory policy.
Employability rate
Graduates of accounting and finance-related programmes in Malaysia typically achieve an employability rate of around 82% and an unemployment rate of about 18%, reflecting sustained hiring for finance, reporting, and investment support roles.
Overall, this points to a generally stable outlook for students who build strong analytical and workplace experience during the degree.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Direct entry to Level 1 or entry to Level 2 (international applicants with foreign qualifications) | APU states general admission requirements for international students through pathways such as STPM, A-Level, UEC, Matriculation/Foundation, and Diploma in Accounting, as well as other qualifications APU accepts as equivalent. For entry to Level 1, APU specifies minimum profile requirements including a credit in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE level and passing grades in the stated qualification system. For entry to Level 2, APU specifies a Diploma in Accounting with a minimum CGPA and a mathematics credit, and notes that entry to Level 2 may be determined based on Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) equivalency comparison for the applicant’s qualifications. |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet APU’s English requirements listed below to be considered for admission to this Bachelor programme.
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
Other accepted proofs
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 108500 / total program | Total for international: RM 108,500 (Year 1 RM 34,900; Year 2 RM 36,100; Year 3 RM 37,500). Fees stated exclude deposits and other miscellaneous fees and exclude the 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST). |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants may be asked to provide evidence that they can fund tuition and living costs for their studies in Malaysia, as part of the student pass and visa process.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | March 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | June 30, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | September 28, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your documents and confirm eligibility
International applicants should review APU’s entry requirements for foreign qualifications and ensure you can meet the mathematics and general academic profile stated for the relevant entry level. Collect your passport, academic transcripts/certificates, and your English test results (or MUET) in advance. If anything is unclear, complete your eligibility checks early so you have time to gather equivalent documentation.
Submit the online application during the admission window
Complete the APU online application form and upload the required documents during the published application period for your intake. Ensure your English results and academic transcripts are legible and match the details you enter in the application form. If an application fee is required, pay it through the official payment flow before submitting or by the deadline stated by APU.
Application review and processing for international student status
After APU receives your complete documents together with the International Student Visa and Application Fees, APU submits the application to the relevant processing body for the student pass. During this stage, respond to any document clarification requests promptly so processing is not delayed. Keep checking your email and application portal for updates.
Receive your offer and complete pre-arrival steps
Once your offer is issued and your student pass is approved through the required process, follow APU guidance for visa and travel preparation. APU advises that you must obtain a Single Entry Visa supported by your Student Pass Approval Letter (e-VAL) prior to travel when required. Plan travel so you arrive in Malaysia no earlier than two weeks before your course commencement date.