Bachelor of Science (Honours) Financial Analysis
Sunway College Johor Bahru · Sunway City, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Sunway's BSc (Hons) Financial Analysis programme focuses on the quantitative aspects of finance, and you will learn about equities, fixed-incomes and derivatives markets while also applying mathematical and statistical knowledge to investment and risk management for the financial services industry.
On successful completion of the programme, graduates will also be awarded a degree from Lancaster University, and students will be awarded two certificates from both Sunway University and Lancaster University.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Business Law and core principles that build your understanding of how business and financial decisions work within rules and governance.
- AI Foundation and Application to support analytical thinking alongside finance concepts.
- Mathematics for Finance and Economics plus Principles of Business Analytics to strengthen quantitative capability for financial analysis.
- Principles of Business Finance, Principles of Economics, Principles of Financial Accounting, and Principles of Management to create a balanced business foundation.
- Econometrics and Equity Valuation to develop data-based approaches for valuing assets.
- Financial Institutions and Markets, Financial Management, and Financial Statement Analysis to connect markets with financial decision-making.
- Fixed Income Markets and Instruments and Investment Management to expand your toolkit for different asset classes.
- Personal Financial Planning and Essentials of Employability to support both career readiness and practical finance understanding.
- Corporate Finance, Ethics and Corporate Governance, and International Financial Management to deepen your capability for complex finance topics.
- Finance Analytics, Financial Technology, and Sustainable Development and Finance to connect analytics, technology, and sustainability with financial strategies.
- Elective modules (Elective 1 to Elective 4) from streams such as Advanced Financial Economics, Derivatives and Risk Management, and others (subject to best-effort availability).
- Internship to apply what you learn in real industry settings.
Career outcomes
- You build quantitative and analytical finance skills through modules covering econometrics, valuation, fixed income instruments, and investment management—useful for roles that require rigorous financial analysis.
- You are prepared for career paths in finance and investment through training across financial markets, financial statement analysis, and financial management, supporting progression toward roles like financial controller and investment banker.
- You gain job-relevant exposure to financial technology and finance analytics, helping you stand out for modern finance roles where data and systems thinking matter.
- You develop ethics and corporate governance understanding alongside advanced finance subjects, supporting credibility for roles such as internal or external auditor and compliance-oriented positions.
- Your final-year internship gives you practical experience before graduation, helping you transition more confidently into employer expectations in financial services.
- You can leverage your elective choices (including options related to derivatives and risk management or Islamic banking, securities and finance) to align your learning with the finance areas you want to enter.
Employability rate
For graduates of this finance and financial analysis discipline, employability in the Malaysian market is estimated at around 78% with an unemployment rate of about 22%, reflecting ongoing hiring needs in financial services alongside competitive entry-level markets.
Together, these figures suggest that graduates who complete the quantitative finance pathway and internship exposure can expect a reasonably stable job outlook with opportunities that align to analytics- and finance-focused roles.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher secondary / pre-university qualification | For international applicants, entry is listed through qualifications such as STPM (Average C+ or CGPA 2.33 with a minimum 2 principals), A-Level (minimum 14 points with at least 2 subjects with minimum grade D), Australian Matriculation (ATAR 60), Canadian Matriculation (60%), Monash University Foundation Year (60%), Sunway Foundation in Arts (CGPA 2.5) or Sunway Foundation in Science Technology (CGPA 2.5), International Baccalaureate (minimum 27 points excluding bonus points), and other listed international qualification routes assessed by Sunway on a case-by-case basis for qualifications not listed. |
| Mathematics prerequisite | International applicants must have credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent. Any other qualifications are considered on a case-by-case basis by Sunway admissions. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Finance (Equities, fixed income, derivatives, investment and risk management) | Direct match | |
| Quantitative and data skills (Mathematics for Finance and Economics, econometrics, valuation and financial modelling topics) | Direct match |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet Sunway University’s published English language requirements for this programme. If your prior education was not conducted in English, you will need to submit an accepted English language qualification (or the equivalent options listed by Sunway).
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💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual course fee | MYR 39600 / per year | Estimated Annual Course Fee (Year 2026) for international students: RM39,600. (International students must pay in RM equivalent; USD shown is indicative/estimation.) |
Proof of financial resources
You must demonstrate sufficient funds to cover tuition and living costs for your stay in Malaysia and to proceed with Student Pass processing. Use your sponsor details and official financial documents that match the purpose of study stated in your application.
- Show sponsor funding details (scholarship/sponsorship/study loan) where applicable, as supporting documents may be requested as part of the international student application
- Provide required financial proof documents to support visa and Student Pass processing when requested by the university and/or immigration process
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - 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 | October - 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
Prepare your documents and check entry requirements
Start by reviewing the entry requirements for this programme and confirming that your international qualification and mathematics prerequisite match what Sunway lists for international applicants. If anything is unclear, contact Sunway’s admissions team or course specialists before you submit your application. Gather your passport, certified true copies of academic qualifications, and your English language proof (if applicable to your prior education).
Submit the International Student Application Form
Fill out and submit the International Student Application Form through the international application process described by Sunway. Attach all required documents so your application can be processed without delays. Sunway notes that incomplete applications cannot be processed and the International Office may request further documents as part of evaluation.
Complete eligibility-confirmation payments
Once eligibility is confirmed, proceed with the payments stated by Sunway for international students. The international application guidance lists the RM 700 enrolment fee and the RM 2,400 Student Pass or visa processing fee paid to EMGS. Make sure you follow the payment instructions referenced by Sunway to avoid processing delays.
Receive the offer letter and complete the Student Pass process
Successful applicants receive offer letters via email within the stated processing timeframe. Accept your offer, sign and return the acceptance to the International Office, and provide any outstanding documents if your record is incomplete. Sunway states that Student Pass approval processing can take up to 6 to 8 weeks after submission of required documents and payments.