Master of Finance (Online)
Sunway College Johor Bahru · Johor Bahru, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Sunway University Online’s Master of Finance is a fully online programme delivered in flexible study blocks, designed for working professionals who want to advance their finance career without interrupting work or personal commitments.
The programme includes core finance subjects, specialisation subjects, an elective, and research project subjects, building advanced knowledge in areas such as corporate finance, investing, financial statement analysis, and global financial markets.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Financial Management
- Corporate Finance
- Business Research Methods
- Start research project work through Research Projects 1 & 2
- Investments
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Global Financial Markets
- Financial Analytics & Technology
- Elective subjects (select 1): Managing Technology and Innovation, Finance and Accounting for Business Decisions, or Strategy Frameworks and Sustainability
- Research Projects 1 & 2 (research project subjects)
- Apply learning from core and specialisation subjects to data-driven finance decisions
- Develop professional communication to present finance strategies and insights
Curriculum
Master of Finance (Online) is delivered through 7-week blocks. The programme guide states 10 required subjects: 3 core, 4 specialisation, 1 elective, and 2 research project subjects, with 4 credits for each subject (total 40 credit hours).
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block / Subject studies (Core subjects) | 3 core subjects | Financial Management | 4 | 12 |
| Investments | 4 | |||
| Business Research Methods | 4 | |||
| Block / Subject studies (Specialisation subjects) | 4 specialisation subjects | Global Financial Markets | 4 | 16 |
| Financial Analytics & Technology | 4 | |||
| Corporate Finance | 4 | |||
| Financial Statement Analysis | 4 | |||
| Block / Subject studies (Elective subject) | 1 elective subject | Research Project (Elective selection required: 1 elective subject for programme completion) | 4 | 4 |
| Block / Subject studies (Research project subjects) | 2 research project subjects | Research Project 1 | 4 | 8 |
| Research Project 2 | 4 | |||
| Total | 3 core subjects, 4 specialisation subjects, 1 elective subject, and 2 research project subjects (10 subjects required). | 40 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- Get advanced expertise you can use to pursue leadership-level roles in corporate finance and investment-focused functions.
- Build job-relevant capability in financial statement analysis and global financial markets to support higher-impact finance decision-making in organisations.
- Strengthen your ability to use financial analytics and technology when advising on investments, performance, and data-driven strategy.
- Develop research and problem-solving skills through Business Research Methods and the research project subjects, helping you handle complex finance issues in real workplaces.
- Prepare for roles such as Corporate Finance Manager, Investment Analyst, Financial Consultant, and Financial Advisor by focusing on practical, applied finance topics.
- Use the fully online format to keep your employment while studying, so you can transfer your new knowledge directly into your current professional work.
Employability rate
Graduates of finance-related postgraduate programmes typically see strong hiring demand, with an estimated employability rate of around 82% and an unemployment rate of about 18% in Malaysia as organisations continue to recruit for finance and analytics talent.
Overall, this suggests a comparatively stable outlook for finance careers, especially for applicants who build both analytical skills and applied finance knowledge during the programme.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | International applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 (or equivalent qualifications accepted by the HEP Senate). Alternatively, applicants with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 (in related fields) may be considered with at least five years of relevant work experience, or applicants with a non-related bachelor’s degree may be considered if they complete a prerequisite subject specified by the University (minimum CGPA 2.50, as accepted by the HEP Senate). |
| APEL.A (Recognition of Prior Learning) | Applicants may also qualify via an APEL.A Certification (T-7), which is for applicants using prior experiential learning as a route into the master’s programme. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Accounting | Direct match | Programme builds core finance modules such as Financial Management, Corporate Finance, and Financial Statement Analysis, and includes finance-focused research projects as part of completion. |
Language requirements
International applicants who are not from countries where English is the official language, or whose academic qualifications were not attained in English medium, must provide evidence of English ability.
IELTS 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 40000 / total program | Master’s programme fees: RM40,000. |
| Enrolment fee | MYR 700 / one time | Enrolment fee: RM700. |
| Prerequisite subject fee | MYR 1500 / one time | Prerequisite subject fee (if applicable): RM1,500. |
| APEL.A T-7 fee | MYR 560 / one time | APEL.A T-7 fee (if applicable): RM560. |
Proof of financial resources
You may be asked to demonstrate that you can cover tuition and study-related costs for your programme duration. Prepare clear financial documentation that matches the amount required by the relevant student-pass and university processes.
- Proof of funds for tuition and study-related costs as required by Malaysia student-pass processing and/or the university when applicable
- Any additional fee documents such as enrolment fee confirmation or payment receipts if requested during application or enrolment
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | January 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | January 31, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | January 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | January - 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 | January - 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
Free eligibility assessment (pre-check)
Send your resume, bachelor’s certificate, and bachelor’s transcript (or APEL.A certificate) to the university’s eligibility-check email to receive a free eligibility assessment. If available, include your IELTS result as part of the pre-check so the team can confirm the language route. This step helps clarify whether you meet the CGPA/work-experience or prerequisite pathway options for international applicants.
Talk to an Education Counsellor and confirm your application route
After your eligibility is discussed, call the Education Counsellor to review the application process and any pathway details (related degree, related with work experience, or prerequisite subject route). If your English qualification is not applicable to the programme’s conditions, confirm what language evidence you will submit. Ask the counsellor whether any prerequisite subject or APEL.A route applies to your case before you proceed.
Submit your application online
Submit your application only after the Education Counsellor confirms your eligibility for the programme. Upload the required documents in the requested format and ensure your academic records and passport details are accurate. Keep copies of your submissions and follow up promptly if the university requests any clarifications during review.