BSc Finance and Financial Technology
University of Southampton Malaysia · Malaysia
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Quick Overview
Apply Now📘 Program Overview
BSc Finance and Financial Technology (3 years) at the University of Southampton Malaysia explores the fundamentals of finance and the rapidly evolving financial technology (FinTech) sector, helping you build technical and analytical skills for a wide range of finance careers.
The programme includes finance-focused modules such as Financial Econometrics 1, Financial Management, Portfolio Theory and Financial Markets, and Introduction to Fintech, with final-year study covering topics including Alternative Investments, Behavioural Finance, Cryptocurrency Investments, Futures and Options, and a Dissertation.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Foundations of Business Analytics
- Foundations of Finance and Introduction to Accounting and Finance
- Introduction to Management and Introduction to Marketing
- Personal Finance and optional quantitative pathways such as Statistical Methods for Finance
- Financial Econometrics 1 and Financial Management
- Portfolio Theory and Financial Markets
- Introduction to Fintech
- Optional options include Econometrics with Big Data and Financial Accounting 2
- Alternative Investments and Behavioural Finance
- Cryptocurrency Investments and Futures and Options
- Dissertation on a related topic of your choice
- Optional topics include Corporate Governance, Risk Management, Technological Innovation, and Climate Finance
Curriculum
Credit hours table not found for the University of Southampton Malaysia BSc Finance and Financial Technology programme. Official programme credit-hours data is required to populate modules’ credit hours and semester totals.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least 3 named modules are required, but credit hours could not be extracted from an official credit table for this specific Malaysia programme. |
Career outcomes
- You graduate with finance-focused foundations plus fintech exposure through modules like Introduction to Fintech and Technological Innovation, supporting roles where financial services and technology intersect.
- You build job-ready analytical capability for markets and investments via Financial Econometrics 1, Portfolio Theory and Financial Markets, and optional Empirical Finance.
- You develop practical investment and risk understanding through Alternative Investments, Futures and Options, and Risk Management, helping you target advisory and dealing-type pathways.
- Your final-year Dissertation lets you produce a substantial research output on a topic you choose, strengthening your profile for finance roles that value evidence-based decision-making.
- You gain credibility for careers in corporate finance, investment, and treasury by studying core finance management topics alongside optional Corporate Governance and International Finance.
Employability rate
Employability rate and unemployment rate figures for this specific Malaysia-focused pathway are not published on the University of Southampton Malaysia program pages I accessed, so I cannot provide verified percentages.
This program is structured to support strong employability by building directly relevant finance and fintech knowledge, plus a dissertation-based capstone that helps you demonstrate applied capability.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification (international equivalence) | International applicants are assessed using the university’s listed equivalent school qualifications for undergraduate entry. Typical accepted qualifications include A-level (AAB including Mathematics), IB Diploma (pass with 34 points overall, including Higher Level Mathematics), STPM (A-A-B including Mathematics), or UEC (AAAAA including Mathematics), as published for this programme. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Finance | Direct match | If your prior studies include mathematics and finance/accounting related content, you are more likely to be able to meet the programme’s entry requirements and succeed in core finance and financial technology modules. |
Language requirements
English language requirements for the BSc Finance and Financial Technology are listed below. International applicants must meet the published English language requirement using one of the accepted tests or qualifications.
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 46000 / per year | International applicants: RM46,000 per annum (BSc Business course fees for Analytics & Finance and Financial Technology), as published for the Malaysia campus. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants must be able to fund tuition fees and their living costs for the duration of their studies in Malaysia. The university may also request additional information during admissions, so applicants should prepare clear evidence of available funds.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | April - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | December 01, 2025 | December 01, 2025 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | March 09, 2026 | August 17, 2026 |
| 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 | May 11, 2026 | September 21, 2026 |
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
Submit your application online
Complete your details and submit your application using the University of Southampton Malaysia online application portal. Save your progress if needed and resume until the application is ready to submit. The admissions team will process your application once your application form and supporting documentation are received.
Provide supporting documents for assessment
Upload the supporting documents required for undergraduate entry, including your academic qualifications. Ensure your English language evidence matches the published requirement for this programme. If additional information is needed for assessment, the admissions team will contact you during the processing cycle.
Wait for the admissions decision and respond to any requests
Once your application processing cycle has started for your intake, you will receive a reply from the admissions team within a week in general, though timing may vary. Your application outcome will be communicated once the admissions assessment is completed. If any details or documents need follow-up, respond promptly to avoid delays.
Prepare for the start of your programme
If you receive an offer, follow the next steps in your offer communication to confirm your place and proceed with student onboarding. Plan early for preparation items such as documentation for study in Malaysia and any required administrative tasks. Make sure you track your intake start date and deadlines shown for your selected intake season.