BSc Finance & Business Management
University of Reading Malaysia · Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The BSc Finance and Business Management programme equips students with the knowledge and skills required for careers in business, management, and the financial services industry. Students develop a strong understanding of financial concepts, markets, and the wider business environment, alongside key management disciplines, and the programme combines academic theory with practical application.
Students also have the option to undertake a placement year in Year 3, providing valuable industry experience before completing their final year. The curriculum covers finance specialisms such as International Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance, Portfolio Management, Derivatives and Securities, and Management of Risk, with an Islamic Finance module in the final year.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Introductory Securities and Markets
- Introductory Economics for Business and Finance
- Introductory Quantitative Techniques for Business and Finance
- Business in Practice: Accounting for Managers
- Introductory Finance / Trading Simulation I
- Ethics in Investment Management
- Corporate Finance
- Portfolio Management
- Financial Modelling
- Marketing Essentials
- Optional modules (students select from the published optional module range)
- Optional one-year industry placement after completing Year 2
- Gain practical professional experience before returning for the final year
- Placement pathway extends the overall duration to four years
- Management of Risk (core module)
- Derivative Securities (core module)
- Select optional modules such as Strategy and International Business, International Marketing, and Cross Cultural Management
- Select optional modules such as Social Enterprise, Developing Personal Leadership, Islamic Banking Practices, FinTech and Cryptocurrencies, and Machine Learning in Finance
Curriculum
Programme uses 3 Parts (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3). Each part comprises 120 credits; for 3-year study this totals 360 credit hours.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | 6 compulsory modules | IC101 Introductory Securities and Markets | 20 | 120 |
| IC102 Introductory Finance/Trading Simulation I | 20 | |||
| IC103 Introductory Economics for Business and Finance | 20 | |||
| IC104 Introductory Quantitative Techniques for Business and Finance | 20 | |||
| IC105 Ethics in Investment Management | 20 | |||
| MM1F27 Business in Practice: Accounting for managers | 20 | |||
| Part 2 | 6 compulsory modules | AC201 Management Accounting | 20 | 120 |
| IC201 Corporate Finance | 20 | |||
| IC204 Portfolio Management | 20 | |||
| IC212 Financial Modelling | 20 | |||
| MM218 Marketing Essentials | 20 | |||
| MM296 Building competitive advantage: Business Strategy and Operations | 20 | |||
| Part 3 | 6 compulsory modules | IC303 Management of Risk | 20 | 120 |
| IC312 Islamic Banking Practices | 20 | |||
| IC316 Fintech and Cryptocurrencies | 20 | |||
| IC317 Derivative Securities | 20 | |||
| MM303 Strategy and International Business | 20 | |||
| MM335 International Marketing | 20 | |||
| Total | 6 compulsory modules in Part 1, 6 compulsory modules in Part 2, and 6 compulsory modules in Part 3 (each part totals 120 credits). | 360 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You build a finance-and-business foundation that prepares you for roles across financial services and business management, not only one narrow track.
- You graduate with skills to analyse real-world finance and business challenges, supported by practical learning across core topics and finance simulations.
- If you choose the optional placement year, you gain industry experience in Year 3, helping you return to the final year with clearer career direction and professional confidence.
- You can pursue job-relevant pathways into roles such as Financial Analyst, Credit Analyst, Business Analyst, Financial Controller, and Wealth Manager.
- The degree is delivered through the Henley Business School curriculum approach and is linked to professional finance education standards through CFA Institute University Affiliation, helping you prepare for finance-focused professional progression.
Employability rate
Graduates of this finance and business management degree typically reach about 93% employment or further study within six months of graduating.
Together, this indicates strong hiring demand and a stable transition into finance and business-related careers in Malaysia and the region.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| International foundation / school-leaving qualification equivalents | International applicants can be considered with an International Foundation Programme qualification (SPM, IGCSE and equivalent holders can enrol on the International Foundation Programme) and other MQA-recognised qualifications accredited and recognised by MQA, as listed in the programme entry requirements. |
| Mathematics expectation | The programme lists an expectation for Mathematics at grade level as part of the entry requirements (including that grade A/B in Mathematics is expected at SPM, IGCSE, or an equivalent level qualification or higher). |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and business management | Direct match | International applicants should have prior study that aligns with finance and business management fundamentals, as reflected by the programme’s focus on financial concepts, markets, and business management. |
Language requirements
The BSc Finance & Business Management programme requires international applicants to meet the University of Reading Malaysia English language entry requirement. The programme accepts specific English qualifications and published equivalents; the minimum requirements below are the ones stated for entry onto this undergraduate programme.
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 48000 / per year | International students: RM 48,000 per year. |
| Application fee | MYR 530 / one time | International: RM 530 (inclusive 6% SST). The fee is strictly non-refundable but is deducted from tuition fee upon successful enrolment. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants must demonstrate sufficient funds for tuition fees and living costs as required by the Malaysian student pass and university admissions processes. The university also notes that Services Tax (SST) is applicable on tuition fees and may apply to other charges, based on the Malaysian Government directive effective 1 July 2025.
- Evidence of funds to cover tuition fees for the full academic period and relevant university charges, as required for international students and student pass processing
- Budget for Services Tax (SST) that applies to tuition fees for international students, as stated by the university
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | April - Summer intake | September - Winter 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 | April - Summer intake | September - Winter 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 | April - Summer intake | September - Winter 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
Review entry requirements and prepare your documents
Check the programme entry requirements and confirm your academic qualification is accepted for international applicants. Prepare your passport biodata page, official transcripts and certificates, and your IELTS (Academic) or equivalent English certificate. If your results are not final yet, the application page states you may still submit and receive a conditional offer based on forecast/provisional results.
Complete the online application and pay the application fee
Submit your application through the University of Reading Malaysia application page for undergraduate programmes. For international applicants, the application fee is RM530 inclusive of 6% SST and is strictly non-refundable. The application page also states the RM530 fee will be deducted from the tuition fee upon successful enrolment.
Upload documents and submit
Upload the required supporting documents during the online document upload section, including your identification and qualification evidence and your English qualification certificate. The admissions team states they will contact applicants if any documents or additional information are missing or required. After submission, applicants should expect an email notification within 3 working days from the Admissions Office.