Key information
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- Programme code
- KPT/JPS (N/0412/6/0061) (MQA/PA18349)07/30
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Delivery type
- Full Time
- Degree qualification
- BSc (Hons)
- Mode of delivery
- On-Campus
- Duration
- 3 years
- Location
- Malaysia
- Start date
- September
This BSc Finance and Data Analytics programme explores the interface between finance and data analytics, to meet the growing demand for financial practitioners who are well-equipped with both core knowledge of the financial markets as well as skills in data analytics.
Besides learning key financial theories and concepts such as assets valuation, portfolio management and risk management, students will be exposed to contemporary topics such as blockchain technology, big data, machine learning, fintech and cryptocurrencies. In addition, students enrolled in this programme will learn programming languages such as Python to perform data analysis and financial modelling.
The overall aim of this programme is to equip students with both financial and data analytics proficiency and relevant industry skills to succeed in today’s data-driven world.
Your student experience
Teaching is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials and project work. Each course broadly requires four to five hours per week of contact time in classes and the equivalent in directed self-study during teaching weeks. Course assessment is generally based on either coursework or an exam at the end of the semester, or a mixture of the two at the end of the semester or academic year.
Go Global
There are currently no Go Global opportunities for this particular programme. However, other Go Global opportunities may be available. Please contact studywithus@hw.ac.uk for more information.
Course content
September intake - Malaysia
Year 1
Mandatory September
- The Economy
- Fundamentals of Finance
- Personal Finance and Investment Ethics
- Introduction to Programming 1
Mandatory January
- Statistical Techniques
- Financial Markets Theory
- Data Science Life Cycle
- Database Management Systems
Year 2
Mandatory September
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Corporate Financial Theory
- Fundamentals of Financial Technology
- Knowledge Management
Mandatory January
- Financial Derivatives
- Business Research Methods
- Applied Financial Modelling in Python
Optional January
- Managing Corporate Value
- Visual Analytics
Year 3
Mandatory September
- Accounting and Finance Dissertation 1
- Data Mining and Machine Learning
- International Bond and Currency Markets
Optional September
- Global Business Analysis
- Risk Management and Derivatives Applications
- Case Studies in Financial Management
Mandatory January
- Big Data Management
- Accounting and Finance Dissertation 2
- Contemporary Issues in Finance
Optional January
- Banking
- Sustainable Change Management
- Equity Markets and Fund Management
Fees and funding
| Status | Full Time |
|---|---|
| Local | MYR 38,150 |
| International | MYR 46,270 |
Entry requirements
We have standard entry requirements for all of our courses that you will have to meet.
Year 1
- Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Foundation in Business or Science: Grade C average
- A-Level: DDD
- STPM: GPA 2.33 Grade C+ in any 2 subjects
- UEC: Maximum 26 points including a B6 in UEC Mathematics and B4 in UEC English (5 subjects not less than B grade)
- IB Diploma: 26 points for 6 subjects
- WACE/SACE: ATAR 65
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma: 65%
- Foundation: CGPA 2.5
- China Senior High School Graduation Certificate: 70%
- India Senior School Certificate/Class XII : 55%
- Indonesia SMA 3: 66%
Additional information
Note: In addition to the entry requirements listed above, applicants must have grade C in Mathematics at SPM/ IGCSE level or equivalent. This requirement can be waived if applicants have obtained at least grade pass in Mathematics at a higher level.
We strongly urge all prospective students to submit their applications. Our students comprise of individuals with a wide array of qualifications. The most comprehensive way for us to assess eligibility is by receiving a completed application comprising of academic qualification.
Entry requirements in the prospectus and website may not always apply and individual offers may vary.
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, we'll need to see evidence of your English language ability.
The minimum English language requirement for entry to this programme is IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no score lower than 5.5.
If you do not have IELTS 6.0, we offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement for this programme prior to commencing your studies.
Why Heriot-Watt
We are committed to producing future-ready graduates with high-quality British education. Located in Putrajaya since 2014, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia's purpose-built, state-of-the-art, lakeside campus in Putrajaya is the first “green campus” in Malaysia; catering to a global network of students.
Ranked in the top 10 for Research Impact in the UK, with campuses in Scotland and Dubai, we offer students the opportunity of a truly global seamless learning experience flourishing beyond academic excellence through our Purpose Driven Education approach.
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