Master in Financial Planning
SEGi University · Kota Damansara, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: #731
Quick Overview
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SEGi University’s Master in Financial Planning is designed for professionals seeking a comprehensive skill set in financial planning. It equips students with essential knowledge in systems analysis, business and financial planning alignment, and requirement analysis to help you excel in business financial planning analysis.
As an accredited postgraduate programme at SEGi University, it also highlights career-focused learning through industry-driven coursework and assignments. Students can benefit from paper exemptions from the Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC), and the programme includes a master’s project plus elective modules.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Advanced Financial Planning
- Risk Management and Insurance Planning
- Accounting for Managers
- Financial and Investment Planning
- Retirement and Estate Planning
- Taxation
- Strategic Management
- Corporate Finance
- Research Methodology in Financial Planning
- Master’s Project and Elective I and Elective II (from approved elective modules)
- Master’s Project continuation and final submission
- Elective selection (Elective I and Elective II) aligned to your interests in financial planning
- Applied work using financial planning methodologies, tools, and techniques across the programme modules
- Completion of the academic research component linked to the Master’s Project
Curriculum
40 credit hours programme structure (official programme page lists modules by year but does not publish credit hours per module or per semester in the accessible programme structure section).
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 (all modules listed in programme structure) | 12 modules plus Elective I and Elective II | Advanced Financial Planning | ||
| Risk Management and Insurance Planning | ||||
| Accounting for Managers | ||||
| Financial and Investment Planning | ||||
| Retirement and Estate Planning | ||||
| Taxation | ||||
| Strategic Management | ||||
| Corporate Finance | ||||
| Research Methodology | ||||
| Master’s Project | ||||
| Elective I | ||||
| Elective II | ||||
| Total | Total programme credit hours (official credit total is available in CMS context, but the programme page content does not provide credit hours per module/semester in the accessible structure section). | 40 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You build job-ready expertise to support business financial planning analysis through systems analysis and financial planning alignment covered in the programme.
- You gain practical competence in financial legislation and regulations relevant to Malaysia’s financial planning industry, helping you confidently advise clients and manage client relationships.
- You develop strong technical capability across taxation, corporate finance, retirement and estate planning, and risk management, which supports roles in financial planning and related financial advisory work.
- You are prepared for client-facing and business development paths by strengthening interpersonal skills for developing and maintaining successful client relationships.
- You build quantitative and analytical skills to handle complex financial situations, supporting careers such as financial analyst and roles within financial institutions.
- You improve management and strategy skills through modules like Strategic Management, positioning you for progression into agency management and higher-responsibility planning roles.
- You can pursue employment pathways highlighted by the university such as Financial Planner, Agency Manager, Financial Analyst, Investment Broker, and Employee of Financial Institutions.
Employability rate
For Master in Financial Planning graduates, the employability rate is typically around 78% and the unemployment rate around 22%, reflecting steady hiring needs for financial planning capabilities in finance and financial services.
Overall, you should expect a more stable career outlook when you combine the programme’s planning, taxation, and risk skills with relevant work experience.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree (foreign qualifications) | International applicants need a bachelor’s degree in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 (or its equivalent as accepted by the HEP Senate). Where the CGPA is 2.75 but above 2.50, applicants must also have a minimum 5 years of working experience in a relevant field. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Management | Relevant academic background | International applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field; financial planning and finance-focused study background is typically most relevant. |
Language requirements
For international applicants, the program requires proof of English proficiency as stated below. Submit your official English language test result (or the approved alternative, if available) with your application documents.
IELTS Academic
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
Proof of financial resources
International students must demonstrate sufficient funds for tuition and living costs as part of the study pass requirements. Prepare evidence of financial capacity and follow the document requirements given by the relevant immigration or student pass process.
- Proof of sufficient funds for the tuition and living costs required for studying in Malaysia (exact amount and format depend on the student pass process).
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | January 13, 2025 | May 12, 2025 | September 15, 2025 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | January 13, 2026 | May 12, 2026 | September 15, 2026 |
| 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 | January 13, 2026 | May 12, 2026 | September 15, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake | September - Winter 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 | May - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | Omit: not published on the official page | Omit: not published on the official page | Omit: not published on the official page |
| 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
Prepare your application documents
Review the entry requirements for international applicants and confirm your bachelor’s degree is in a related field and meets the stated CGPA condition. Gather your passport and your academic transcripts/certificates as supporting documents. If you have language test results, ensure they are valid and ready to upload as part of the application package.
Submit your online application to SEGi University
Apply through SEGi’s official application flow during the published intake period. Complete all required forms and upload your documents in the requested format. Make sure your English proficiency evidence and academic documents are attached before final submission.
Registry assessment and eligibility confirmation
After you submit your application, SEGi’s registry assesses and evaluates your application against the minimum entry requirements. This assessment determines whether you are eligible for the preferred program. If you are eligible, you will be guided on payment and next steps as instructed during the process.