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Course Details

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Duration
3 years
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Intake Date
17 July 2025
29 September 2025
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Awarding Body
APU-DMU Dual Degree Programme
About APU

Why choose APU?

Malaysia’s Premier Digital Tech University
Malaysia’s Premier Digital Tech University
No.1 for International Students in Malaysia (QS World University Ranking 2024)
No.1 for International Students in Malaysia (QS World University Ranking 2025)
5-Star Excellence Rating SETARA
5-Star Excellence Rating (SETARA)
100% Employability Rate
100% Employability Rate
Ranked No.16 for International Students in the World
Ranked No.16 for International Students in the World
More than 80,000 Graduates & Alumni
More than 80,000 Graduates & Alumni
Latest Technologies

More Than Just A Financial Technology Degree

"APU's Bachelor of Financial Technology (Honours) degree is designed to provide you an edge with the latest technologies that are in line with the Industrial Revolution 4.0.

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Requirements

Admission Requirements

General Requirements
Direct Entry to Level 1 of the Degree
STPM
  • 2 Passes in STPM with a minimum Grade C+ (GP 2.33) and a Credit in Mathematics and a Pass in English at SPM Level or its equivalent.
A-Level
  • 2 Passes (Grade A-D) in A-Level in any 2 subjects, and a Credit in Mathematics and a Pass in English at SPM/O-Level/ IGCSE or its equivalent.
UEC
  • 5 Grade B’s in UEC including Mathematics with a Pass in English.
Matriculation/ Foundation
  • Passed Foundation programme (minimum CGPA of 2.5) with a Credit in Mathematics and a Pass in English at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or equivalent.
Entry to Level 2 of the Accounting, Banking or Finance Degree:
Diploma in Accounting
  • Passed Diploma with minimum CGPA of 2.5 and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE level.
 
Any qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.   

Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). The qualification and entry requirements for the programmes will be determined based on the "Comparison List of Equivalency of International Qualifications with SPM (O-Levels equivalent) and STPM (A-Levels equivalent)" published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
 
English Requirements
International Students
  • IELTS : 6.0
  • TOEFL IBT : 60
  • Pearson (PTE) : 59
  • MUET : Band 4

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Programme Outline

What We Teach

This programme is specifically designed to provide students with:
 

  • Comprehensive Financial and FinTech Knowledge: Discuss state-of-the-art financial principles, theories, and technological developments while applying technical proficiency to address financial issues and create innovative solutions.
  • Technical and Analytical Expertise: Build and utilise advanced technical skills, programming languages, and data analytics to develop financial applications and make data-driven decisions in the evolving digital landscape.
  • Leadership and Professional Competency: Demonstrate leadership, independence, and entrepreneurial skills in steering FinTech projects, adhering to ethical standards and professional codes of conduct in the financial industry.
  • Effective Communication and Lifelong Learning: Communicate complex financial ideas clearly to diverse stakeholders, foster strong interpersonal relationships, and integrate lifelong learning to adapt to dynamic global challenges.
  • Degree Level 1

    Students will learn the fundamental skills required for every finance job as well as a basic understanding of business management and finance. Students will also be exposed to business management skills, creativity skills, accounting skills, and technological concepts.

    Common Modules
     
    • Quantitative Skills
    • Introduction To Management
    • Digital Thinking and Innovation
    • Financial System
    • Financial Products & Services
    • Business Economics
    • Financial Accounting
    • Intro of Artificial Intelligence
    • Business Law
    • Marketing
  • Degree Level 2

    Students will develop a comprehensive skill set, including financial management, planning, regulatory frameworks, and portfolio management. The curriculum emphasizes core FinTech technologies such as Python, R-programming, UI/UX, and Blockchain, alongside digital marketing concepts to produce well-rounded FinTech specialists. Practical training and technical applications ensure students are equipped with financial, technical, and marketing expertise. A 16-week internship before the end of Year 2 bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-world FinTech experience.

    Common Modules
     
    • Financial Technology
    • Python for Financial Applications
    • Financial Planning
    • Financial Management
    • Investment and Portfolio Analysis
    • Law of Banking and Finance
    • Financial Statement Analysis
    • Business Research Methods
    • Digital Marketing
    • Applications of AI in Finance
    • Human Computer Interaction
    • Digital Currencies and Blockchain Technologies
  • Internship (16 Weeks)

    Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.

  • Degree Level 3

    In Year 3, students will delve deeper into multidisciplinary learning, covering risk management, global banking, entrepreneurial finance, and ethical principles in the financial industry. Technical skills will be enhanced through training in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and big data analytics. Design thinking methodologies will be introduced to foster innovative problem-solving. Students will culminate their learning by producing a comprehensive capstone report, demonstrating their mastery of financial principles, technical expertise, and practical application of design thinking in real-world scenarios.

    Common Modules
     
    • Cloud Infrastructure and Services
    • Risk Management in Banking and Finance
    • Corporate Finance
    • Global Banking and Finance
    • Ethics in Finance
    • Design Thinking
    • Entrepreneurial Finance
    • Big Data and Visual Analytical in Accounting & Finance
    • Cybersecurity
    • FinTech Risk Management and Regulations
    • Capstone Project
  • MQA Compulsory Subjects*

    • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (M’sian Students)
    • Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
    • Philosophy and Current Issues
    • Workplace Professional Skills
    • Integrity and Anti-corruption
    • Co-Curriculum
    (*All students are required to successfully complete these modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency.)
     
    29 Nov 2018 - Fintech modules offered as part of bachelor’s degree - Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2018/11/29/fintech-module-offered-as-part-of-bachelors-degree/

DID YOU KNOW?

Finance is always at the heart of commerce that no one could get rid of. However, the advent of financial technology has disrupted the delivery of financial services. In order to remain competitive in digital banking sphere, banks have started to employ more staffing resources in the digitisation initiatives. Thus, our Bachelor of Financial Technology (Honours) (one of the first industry-driven FinTech curriculum in Malaysia) will prepare the graduates to meet the needs of a rapidly disrupted Financial Services industry in Malaysia and internationally with the ability to develop innovative ideas and to employ state-of-the art technologies.

All Banking & Finance Programmes are empowered by FAOM

 

APU is the first University in Malaysia to sign MOA with FAOM to jointly develop future talents to embrace FinTech. FAOM also advises APU in the FinTech curriculum development to align with the industry requirement.

 

 

Facilities

Facilities at APU

The APU Centre Point & Atrium serves as a melting pot of cultures from all over the world. Here, cultural activities are organised regularly at the campus, fostering long-lasting intercultural relationships among APU students, who come from over 130 countries.

 

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Career Path

Your Career Path

FinTech Specialist
FinTech Product Developer
FinTech Entrepreneur
FinTech Product Analyst
FinTech Strategy Consultants
FinTech Product Consultant
FinTech Product Manager
FinTech Compliance officer
FinTech Data Analyst
FEES & Certification

Ready, Set, Go.

Whether you are locals or traveling here, we have the options for you to pursue your dreams.

Malaysian

RM31,000

Year 1

RM32,200

Year 2

RM33,400

Year 3

RM96,600

Total for Malaysian

International

RM33,600
(USD7,815)

Year 1

RM34,800
(USD8,095)

Year 2

RM36,200
(USD8,420)

Year 3

RM104,600
(USD24,330)

Total for International

Programme code : (N/0412/6/0033)(06/29)(MQA/PA17435)

* Fees stated here do not include Deposits and other Miscellaneous Fees. Please refer to Fee Guide for details.

All information is correct at the time of publication, but is subject to change in the interest of continuing improvement.