About The Programme

The Diploma in Finance (DFIN) programme is designed to develop students’ skills in analysing and planning, with the ability to resolve finance, investment and business issues.

DFIN graduates can choose to progress into the following:

• BSc. (Hons) in Actuarial Studies, Sunway University
• BSc. (Hons) Financial Analysis, Sunway University
• BSc. (Hons) Financial Economics, Sunway University
• Bachelor of Business, Victoria University
• and other degree programmes.

Programme Highlight

A holistic and wholesome learning approach is adopted with the aim to provide students with a broad-based education, in areas of finance while dealing with measurement of economic activities and communicating financial information for decision making.

Obtaining a Diploma in Finance is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Financial Analyst as it creates opportunities for careers in the financial, investment and business sectors.

Intakes

January / April / August

Duration

2 years

Assessment & Examinations

The major objective of the assessment and examination procedures is to improve student learning and measure their comprehension.

Final grades reflect:

– 40% Coursework

– 60% Final Examination

Entry Requirements

SPM / O-Level:

Pass with minimum 3 credits including Mathematics and a pass in English

UEC:

Pass with minimum 3 Bs including Mathematics and a pass in English

Other Qualifications:

Any other equivalent qualifications accredited by MQA

English Language Requirement

For International Students only:

IELTS – Minimum Band 5

Other equivalent

Career Prospect

Graduates with the Diploma in Finance can expect excellent career prospects, good starting salaries and a fast career progression track with the strong technical skills acquired in this diploma course.  It will place them in good stead for flexible career options and opportunities in the financial industry.

The option of further educational advancement is also possible through the diploma.

Graduates of Diploma in Finance – pathway to a career as: 

• Financial Analyst / Planner
• Economics Analyst / Researcher
• Finance Manager
• Fund Administrator
• Commodities Trader
• Investment Banker
• Assistant Controller
• Consumer Credit Officer
• Securities Broker
• Stockbroker
• Treasurer

Programme Structure

YEAR 1

• Introduction to Financial Accounting
• Business Communication I
• Business Mathematics And Statistics
• Principles of Management
• Principles of Microeconomics
• Financial Accounting
• Principles of Macroeconomics
• Principles of Marketing
• Introduction to Financial Management
• Cost Accounting
• Financial Accounting Application
• Business Law

YEAR 2

• Business Communication II
• Elementary Calculus
• Principles of Business Finance I
• Financial Institutions and Markets Probability
• Principles of Business Finance II
• Mathematics of Investment & Credit I
• Personal Finance
• Basic Programming
• Basic Linear Algebra
• Intermediate Calculus
• Mathematics of Investment & Credit II

MOHE General Studies

Malaysian and International students are required to pass the MOHE General Studies subjects

For international students:

• Malay Language for Communication 2
• Creativity & Innovative Thinking Skills
• Moral Education / Islam Education
• Community Service

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