MSc Finance
University of Southampton Malaysia · Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia
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Quick Overview
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The MSc Finance degree at the University of Southampton Malaysia offers deep knowledge in finance and skills that are essential in today’s competitive environment. You can develop a specialist role or carry out research across sectors such as the public sector, banks and other financial institutions, business, universities, or research-related institutions.
The programme covers core areas including Introduction to Finance, Quantitative Finance, Advanced Corporate Finance, and portfolio and derivatives topics, with an option structure that includes modules such as Behavioural Finance and Management of Financial Risk. The programme is delivered in Malaysia with the same course content and teaching quality as the UK.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- You take core finance modules including Introduction to Finance, Quantitative Finance, and Advanced Corporate Finance.
- You study portfolio and market topics such as Introduction to Portfolio Management and Exchange Traded Derivatives.
- You build quantitative foundations with Advanced Time Series Modelling.
- You begin dissertation work under Banking Finance and Risk Dissertation (in the programme module list for this year block).
- In semester 3 you complete an individual research project as part of your dissertation.
- You apply the finance concepts and quantitative methods from taught modules to your chosen dissertation topic.
- You complete programme-required research and assessment for MSc Finance.
Curriculum
60 credit hours in total. The MSc Finance taught component is structured across Semester 1 and Semester 2, followed by the dissertation period.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Core modules and option modules | Introduction to Finance | 15 | 60 |
| Introduction to Portfolio Management and Exchange Traded Derivatives | 15 | |||
| Quantitative Finance | 15 | |||
| Advanced Corporate Finance | 15 | |||
| Semester 2 | Core modules, option modules, and dissertation (Sem 2 and summer) | Advanced Time Series Modelling | 0 | 0 |
| International Finance | 0 | |||
| Derivative Securities Analysis | 0 | |||
| Stock Market Analysis | 0 | |||
| Fixed Income Securities Analysis | 0 | |||
| Behavioural Finance | 0 | |||
| Management of Financial Risk | 0 | |||
| Dissertation (Sem 2 and Summer) | 0 | |||
| Total | All taught modules and the dissertation | 60 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You build specialist finance skills through advanced taught modules such as Advanced Corporate Finance and Advanced Time Series Modelling, supporting roles in corporate finance and quantitative finance teams.
- You develop practical, analytics-focused preparation for careers that involve investment, portfolio analysis, and risk decision-making through modules like Introduction to Portfolio Management and Exchange Traded Derivatives and Management of Financial Risk.
- You gain research and dissertation experience through Banking Finance and Risk Dissertation and the final individual research project, helping you stand out for analyst and research-led roles in banks and financial institutions.
- You are prepared to pursue career pathways across government, banks and other financial institutions, business sectors, and university or research-related institutions as stated for the programme’s finance career opportunities.
- You strengthen employability with a structured mix of quantitative study and applied finance topics that employers use to assess readiness for graduate finance roles.
- You can progress toward higher-responsibility finance roles such as portfolio management and private wealth management by demonstrating both analytical depth and applied finance knowledge from the degree.
Employability rate
For finance master’s graduates, overall outcomes are typically strong where graduates can secure skilled roles and continue into further study, and in-demand hiring is usually concentrated in financial services and related analytics functions.
With the MSc Finance focus on quantitative analysis, corporate finance, and dissertation-based research, you can expect a stable career outlook supported by the continuing need for finance specialists across banks, government, and industry in Malaysia.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | International applicants must have a bachelor degree awarded by a recognised institution. The typical selection criteria include a CGPA 3.0 out of 4.0 and a 2:1 degree or equivalent, in finance, economics, maths, engineering, or a scientific discipline. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Management | This MSc Finance programme typically accepts applicants with a 2:1 degree or equivalent in finance, economics, maths, engineering, or a scientific discipline (selection process). |
Language requirements
All postgraduate taught courses at the University of Southampton are taught in English. For this MSc Finance programme, you must meet the programme-specific English requirement stated under Entry Requirements.
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MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
Proof of financial resources
You must be able to fund your studies and living costs for the programme. Tuition fee amounts and any additional essential costs are your responsibility as stated by the University for this course.
- Proof that you can pay the published tuition fee for this MSc Finance programme (as required by your offer/visa process)
- Proof that you can cover essential costs not included in tuition fees, such as textbooks and required coursework/dissertation-related production costs
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | September - 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 | September - 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 | September - 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
Check eligibility and entry requirements
Review the MSc Finance entry requirements for international applicants, including academic background and the programme-specific English requirement. Confirm that your bachelor degree and grading meet the typical selection criteria. If your qualifications are outside the examples listed, check how international qualifications are considered and start early so you can request guidance if needed.
Apply via the University’s application service
Submit your application during the published application window for the intake you want. Complete the application form and upload the required documents in the required format. Ensure your English language evidence is included with your application so admissions can assess it as part of your overall application.
Submit supporting documents and respond to any requests
After submission, admissions will assess your application based on your supporting documents. If additional evidence is needed for your English language or academic equivalency, respond within the requested timeframe. Keep copies of all documents you upload for your records.