Master of Finance with a specialism in FinTech
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Quick Overview
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The Master of Finance with a specialism in FinTech is designed to develop advanced finance decision-making skills and FinTech-focused knowledge to help you apply finance and technology in real-world contexts.
The programme comprises coursework modules and a Project, and it supports learning outcomes such as analysing finance problems using qualitative and quantitative techniques and conducting research for an academic/industry report.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Develop core knowledge in corporate finance, financial statement analysis, financial markets and institutions, and international finance.
- Build FinTech foundations through modules including Financial Technology and Big Data Analytics and Technologies.
- Strengthen data-driven capability with Artificial Intelligence and related finance-technology themes.
- Complete Research Methodology as preparation for the final applied work.
- Undertake the Project module as the programme capstone, linked to the FinTech-specialism learning outcomes.
Curriculum
40 credit hours total for Master of Finance with a specialism in FinTech (Malaysia).
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Compulsory modules | Cybercrime and Investigation | 4 | 24 |
| Corporate Finance | 4 | |||
| Financial Statement Analysis | 4 | |||
| Financial Markets and Institutions | 4 | |||
| Financial Technology | 4 | |||
| Big Data Analytics and Technologies | 4 | |||
| Semester 2 | Compulsory modules and project | Artificial Intelligence | 4 | 20 |
| International Finance | 4 | |||
| Research Methodology | 4 | |||
| Investment and Portfolio Management | 4 | |||
| Project | 0 | |||
| Total | All coursework modules and project | 40 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You graduate with specialist knowledge that aligns finance roles with FinTech applications, positioning you for career pathways in financial technology and finance functions.
- You gain practical capability in analysing financial data and research methods, supporting job-ready performance for roles connected to corporate finance, financial analysis, and investment-oriented work.
- You strengthen decision-making skills across financial markets and institutions, helping you compete for opportunities such as security analysis and portfolio-focused roles.
- You build technology-aware finance expertise through modules in Financial Technology, Big Data Analytics and Technologies, and Artificial Intelligence, helping you stand out for data-driven finance positions.
- You develop a capstone Project experience that helps you demonstrate applied learning to employers looking for candidates who can translate theory into FinTech-enabled finance outcomes.
Employability rate
International postgraduate outcomes for finance and FinTech roles in Malaysia typically depend on practical finance-technology skills and employer hiring cycles; an estimated employability rate for graduates in this field is around 78% with an unemployment rate of about 22%.
Overall, the demand for finance professionals with FinTech and analytics capability supports a steadier career outlook for graduates who complete the programme with relevant applied skills.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree (foreign qualifications) | International applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree. For entry, APU requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 (or its equivalent as accepted by the Senate). APU also states that a Bachelor’s degree in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 may be accepted with a minimum 5 years of relevant working experience, and a non-related Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 may be accepted subject to passing pre-requisite courses. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Finance, Banking, Economics, Business, and related quantitative/finance backgrounds | Direct match | International applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in related fields are considered for entry based on APU’s stated CGPA and (if applicable) working-experience or pre-requisite course rules. |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet the programme English requirement for admission. APU states that students from English-speaking countries and those with qualifications taught in English (for example, a previous Bachelor’s/Master’s taught in English) may be exempted if they submit supporting documents with the application.
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💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 38800 / total program | Fee guide for postgraduate programmes lists Master of Finance with a specialism in FinTech at RM 38,800 (full payment). |
Proof of financial resources
International students typically need to show proof of sufficient funds to cover tuition and living costs for their stay in Malaysia when applying for a student pass. Prepare bank statements and financial documents that show you can pay the programme fees and related expenses as required by the visa/student-pass process.
- Bank statements and financial documents showing sufficient funds for tuition and living costs for the student-pass process (as required in the Malaysia student pass/visa guidance).
- Any additional proof of payment or funding source that is requested during the student-pass/EMGS process (only if asked by the official process).
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
Prepare eligibility and qualification documents
Check that your Bachelor’s degree and grade level meet APU’s entry requirement for international applicants (including CGPA rules and any working-experience or pre-requisite course pathway). If you are requesting an English exemption due to qualifications taught in English, gather supporting documents for your exemption request. Keep your passport and academic transcript copies ready before starting the application.
Submit your application to APU for the FinTech specialism
Complete the online application for Master of Finance with a specialism in FinTech during the published intake period. Upload your required academic documents and your English language proof (or exemption request documents) as part of the submission. Ensure your information matches your documents because admissions decisions are based on the submitted records.
Respond to any follow-up from admissions
After you submit, monitor your application status and respond to any requests for additional information or documents from admissions. If you are conditionally eligible due to the non-related degree pathway, be ready for pre-requisite course discussion as described by APU’s entry rules. Complete any remaining steps on time to avoid delays to your offer processing.