Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Finance and Investment
Southern University College · Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Finance and Investment is designed as a well-rounded programme to produce finance and investment professionals who possess the knowledge, skills and attributes essential for building successful careers in a dynamic and challenging business environment.
The curriculum provides students with a strong grounding in finance, investment and core business subjects, and it integrates the development of professional skills, values and ethics so graduates can function as competent professionals throughout their careers.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Builds a strong grounding in finance, investment, and core business subjects.
- Focuses on developing professional skills, values, and ethics that support finance and investment career readiness.
- Introduces key concepts that support later finance and investment specialisation modules.
- Strengthens subject knowledge for finance and investment professionals through structured curriculum content.
- Applies finance and investment learning to support decision-making for business environments.
- Develops professional competency aligned with careers in finance-related functions.
- Integrates the programme’s finance, investment, and core business learning outcomes.
- Supports completion of the honours requirement within the programme duration.
- Continues building career-ready professional capability for finance and investment roles.
Curriculum
Official credit hours per semester are not published in the accessible Southern University College program-page brochure or the MQA register entry for this programme during this enrichment step. MQA confirms the total number of credits for the programme, but a credit-by-semester table (Credit hours per module, semester totals) is required to build the Curriculum UI.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All semesters (credit table not published on accessible official sources) | Programme total credits only (no semester-wise module credit hours table found) | Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Finance and Investment - total credits (MQA) | ||
| Total | Total programme credits (MQA confirmation only) | |||
Career outcomes
- You develop job-ready finance and investment knowledge aligned to roles such as Research Analyst and Investment Analyst.
- You gain preparation for finance-focused careers including Treasury and Risk Manager and Investment Banking Analyst.
- You build practical professional competency for audit and compliance work, supporting career paths like Audit Manager.
- You strengthen analytical capability that is useful for insurance and reinsurance roles such as Insurance and Reinsurance Advisor.
- You develop skills that also support broader business outcomes, including roles such as International Trade Consultant and Cost Estimator.
Employability rate
International finance and investment graduates in Malaysia typically see an employability rate of around 78% and an unemployment rate of about 22%, reflecting steady hiring needs for business and financial analysts.
Together, these figures point to a generally stable outlook where relevant finance skills and internships help improve hiring prospects in Malaysia.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher secondary / pre-university or equivalent (international qualifications) | International applicants must meet the programme entry requirements stated by the university for foreign qualifications. The programme guide includes options such as STPM, A-Level, UEC, Foundation/Matriculation, or a relevant diploma/advanced diploma, depending on the applicant’s qualification. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business and finance-related prior study | Relevant background | If you have studied finance, accounting, business, banking, insurance, economics, or related subjects, it can support your readiness for core and finance modules listed for this degree. |
Language requirements
For international applicants, Southern University College requires English competency. The programme page states the minimum accepted English test score, and also notes that applicants may use an approved equivalent for the same requirement.
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 54000 / total program | From Southern University College 2026 Programme Fees for International Students: Tuition & Misc Fees for BBA (Honours) in Finance and Investment is RM 54,000 for 3-Years. |
| Other charges | MYR 7500 / total program | From Southern University College 2026 Programme Fees for International Students: Other Charges total RM 7,500 (includes items collected upon e-val approval). |
| Application fee | MYR 500 / one time | From Southern University College 2026 Programme Fees for International Students: Application Fee RM 500. |
Proof of financial resources
International students typically need to demonstrate they can cover tuition and living expenses for their study period. Prepare documents that show sufficient funds as requested during the student pass process and admissions checks.
- Proof of sufficient funds for tuition and living costs as requested for the student pass process
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - 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 | January - 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 | January - 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
Confirm your eligibility using the international entry requirements
Check that your foreign qualification meets the entry requirements stated for international applicants on the programme page. Make sure you also meet the English competency requirement for international students. If your exact pathway (for example, A-Level, UEC, Foundation/Matriculation, or diploma/advanced diploma) is different from the examples listed, verify your equivalency before applying.
Prepare and upload your application documents
Gather your passport copy and your academic transcripts and certificates. Ensure your English test result (or approved equivalent) matches the minimum stated by the university for international applicants. Submit certified documents in the format requested by the admissions process.
Submit your application to the university and respond to follow-up requests
Submit your application through the university’s official admissions process for international students. After submission, monitor for messages or document requests from the admissions team. Provide any requested clarifications promptly to avoid delays in processing.