Diploma in Finance
Crescendo International College · Ulu Tiram, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Step into the world of high-stakes decision-making with Crescendo’s Diploma in Finance. This programme equips you with the technical precision and analytical depth required to excel in investment, banking, and financial management.
The Diploma in Finance is delivered through a structured learning roadmap covering Financial & Management Accounting, Economic Strategy, Investment & Portfolio Management, Banking & Financial Systems, and Legal & Ethical Frameworks, with an emphasis on practical exercises and career-ready skills.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Intensive English Grammar to build professional finance communication foundations.
- Microeconomics, Principles of Finance, and Mathematics 1 to develop core finance and quantitative skills.
- Financial Markets and Institutions and Statistics 1 to understand markets and data-driven decision-making.
- Principles of Information Technology and Business and Company Law to support practical learning in finance operations.
- Financial Accounting 1 and Financial Accounting 2 to strengthen accounting literacy for finance roles.
- Macroeconomics and Investment to connect economic strategy with investment decision-making.
- Principles of Banking and Insurance Principles to cover banking and risk-based finance fundamentals.
- Personal Financial Planning and Malaysian Taxation to prepare for common financial planning and tax-related work.
- Financial Statement Analysis and Portfolio Management to apply analysis to real portfolio decisions.
- Cost and Management Accounting and Business Communication to build management accounting and workplace communication skills.
- Business ethics and professional responsibilities aligned with legal and ethical frameworks in finance.
- Completion across the full diploma pathway over six semesters to progress toward related higher education options.
Curriculum
Credit hours table for the Diploma in Finance at Crescendo International College was not found on the official program page content accessible during research (modules are listed, but credit hours and semester totals were not published).
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 - Semester 3 | Modules listed on the official program page (credit hours not published there) | Intensive English Grammar | ||
| Microeconomics | ||||
| Principles of Finance | ||||
| Mathematics 1 | ||||
| Financial Markets and Institutions | ||||
| Business Ethics | ||||
| Principles of Information Technology | ||||
| Statistics 1 | ||||
| Principles of Marketing | ||||
| Principles of Management | ||||
| Financial Accounting 1 | ||||
| Business and Company Law | ||||
| Financial Accounting 2 | ||||
| Macroeconomics | ||||
| Statistic 2 | ||||
| Investment | ||||
| Semester 4 - Semester 6 | Modules listed on the official program page (credit hours not published there) | Principles of Banking | ||
| Insurance Principles | ||||
| Personal Financial Planning | ||||
| Financial Statement Analysis | ||||
| Mathematics 2 | ||||
| Malaysian Taxation | ||||
| Cost and Management Accounting | ||||
| Business Communication | ||||
| Portfolio Management | ||||
| Total | Total credits for the programme (not published in the official sources used during research; credit hours table not located) | |||
Career outcomes
- You build job-ready skills for entry-level finance and banking roles such as Financial Analyst Assistant, Bank Executive, and Investment Consultant.
- You gain practical analysis capability through modules like Financial Statement Analysis and Investment, helping you support smarter decisions in finance teams.
- You develop risk and credit-control readiness via learning aligned to Credit Control & Risk Officer responsibilities.
- You study investment and portfolio management topics so you can pursue roles such as Portfolio Management Assistant with stronger conceptual grounding.
- You prepare for taxation-focused work with Malaysian Taxation, supporting pathways toward Taxation Consultant roles.
- You strengthen finance communication and ethics skills through Business Communication and Business Ethics to fit professional workplace expectations.
Employability rate
Finance graduates in Malaysia typically see an employability rate of around 78% and an unemployment rate of about 22%, reflecting consistent demand for entry-level banking, finance, and accounting support roles.
Together, these figures point to a comparatively stable outlook for candidates who can demonstrate practical accounting, taxation, and financial analysis readiness.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification (foreign qualifications accepted) | International applicants with foreign qualifications should submit their completed school-leaving certificate(s) for assessment, along with transcripts and examination results (including English Translation where needed). Crescendo International College requires a minimum of 3 credits including Mathematics and a pass in English for entry to the Diploma in Finance, as stated for programme entry criteria. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Management | Direct match | The Diploma in Finance covers finance and related business foundations such as Financial & Management Accounting, Principles of Finance, Investment, Banking and Financial Systems, and Portfolio Management. |
Language requirements
As an international applicant, you must provide proof of English proficiency that meets the English test minimums accepted by Crescendo International College. If your completed qualifications are taught fully in English, you may be able to request an exemption; otherwise you should submit a listed English test score.
TOEFL iBT
IELTS Academic
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 6800 / per year | Diploma in Finance (DIF) fee information shown as RM3,400 x 2 years in the 2026 fee sheet. |
Proof of financial resources
International students must be able to meet tuition and programme-related costs and provide financial evidence when required for the Malaysian student pass process. Crescendo International College also notes that an application is only processed after the submission of all required documentation and payment.
- Personal bond of RM 2,000 (refundable upon completion of studies) and RM 2,500 non-refundable bond made payable to Crescendo International College Sdn Bhd for Application and Visa Processing Fees
- Sufficient funds for the programme fees as published by Crescendo International College for the chosen intake
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | April - Summer intake | September - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | April - Summer intake | September - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | April - Summer intake | September - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Contact the International Student Unit and confirm availability
Before you apply, contact Crescendo International College's International Student Unit and check that the Diploma in Finance intake you want is currently available. Crescendo advises international applicants to start early and plan at least 3 months before the proposed entry date. Prepare your documents first so you can submit the complete application package without delays.
Submit the application and required fees
Complete the International Student Application Form and include the required non-refundable fee as published by the college. Crescendo states that an application will only be processed after the submission of all required documentation and payment. Ensure your documents are certified and provided with English Translation where required.
Send originals and certified documents for processing
Crescendo indicates that the credentials themselves must be completed, signed, and mailed prior to issuance of documents needed for the Malaysian entry visa. Follow the college's instructions to courier your documents to the stated address in Johor, Malaysia. Keep track of certification requirements so your transcripts and certificates are accepted.