BSc (Hons) in Financial Economics

The BSc (Hons) Financial Economics program ensures that economics graduates stay ahead of the industry by acquiring technological skills such as quantitative exposure to analytical models, big-data analysis, forecasting, etc. In its new and improved structure in 2021, students will be trained in the application of powerful economics and finance theories, have access to concepts translated as operational models with powerful software to apply to real data, and have more emphasis on technology-driven training.

Most academic degrees in economics can no longer keep up with the rapid pace of changing job demands as technology rapidly changes the work environment. Industry experts have pointed to this in a hidden message – the versatility of the skill sets to succeed in the various industrial sectors is lacking in graduates. With a BFE degree, graduates will be able to learn economics at a higher level as business analytics with the aid of powerful software and expensive data available on the campus. Their specialized training starts in SU an analytics-driven approach to learning economics for business decision-making. Their training transfers to jobs as ready skills for analysis of businesses, industries, and product markets essential in modern firms. Government statistics also show BFE graduates earn higher starting salaries than their peers in other disciplines or other institutions.

On successful completion of the program, the graduates will also be awarded a degree from Lancaster University. They will be awarded two certificates, making them graduates of both Sunway University and Lancaster University.

Intakes

January, April, and September

Duration

3 Years Full-Time

Why Study Here?

Holistic Education

The US education system is one of the most flexible in the world, offering students unlimited choices of courses and focusing on an all-around learning experience. Adopting the US liberal arts approach of inclusiveness, industry relevance, and flexibility, Sunway ADTP has a strong track record of producing well-rounded students equipped for American higher learning.

Seamless Transfer into American Universities

We engage professors from US universities to deliver parts of our academic content. Each year, more than 100 US universities visit Sunway University providing a valuable opportunity for students to engage with and seek advice from admission counselors. We also host representatives from Western Michigan University (WMU) on campus who provide counseling services to students transferring to WMU.

Academic Mentorship and Support

Each ADTP student is assigned an academic advisor who will provide academic guidance and support. Our student-lecturer engagement is high extending over and beyond the classroom. One in four of our lecturers consistently receives “excellent teaching” awards.

Extracurricular Advantage

Each semester our students engage in out-of-class activities e.g. running projects and charity programs as part of their assignments, volunteering in cultural performances, or participating in international conferences. We celebrate bank holidays like Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Independence Day, and Thanksgiving.

University Placement Guidance

We conduct workshops on all aspects of the transfer process—from selecting suitable universities and preparing applications to transitioning abroad. Our “Freshman Seminars” equip students with skills to succeed as a freshman. Our placement team continually supports students to transfer into “best fit” colleges. We receive study-abroad-semester students from US and non-US universities each year, many of which are our alumni for summer semesters. On top of our summer semester subject offerings, we support our alumni by providing referrals, offering proctoring services, and providing internship opportunities.

Programme Structure

Year 1

• Principles of Financial Accounting
• Introductory Economics
• Principles and Practice of Management
• English for Business
• Principles of Business Finance
• Business Statistics
• Business Law
• Principles of Marketing
• Mathematics of Economics
• Business Computing

Year 2

• Quantitative Methods for Economics and Finance
• Microeconomics
• Managerial Economics
• Financial Management
• Communication Skills
• Macroeconomics
• Financial Economics I
• Portfolio Management
• Malaysian Taxation System

Year 3

• International Economics
• Introduction to Econometrics
• Business Ethics & Social Responsibilities
• Strategic Management
• Applied Time-Series Econometrics
• Internship

Electives (in Year 3)

Elective 1 (Choose 1) of the following

• Financial Institutions & Markets
• Bonds with Embedded Options & Structured Securities

Elective 2 (Choose 1) of the following

• Discrete Mathematics
• Financial Planning
• Corporate Finance

Elective 3 (Choose 1) of the following

• Financial Economics II
• Life Insurance & Takaful
• International Financial Management

Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects

for Local Student

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
• Philosophy and Current Issues
• Community Project
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)

for International Student

• Malay Language for Communication 2
• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
• Community Service

Career Prospects

• Chief financial officer
• Corporate treasurer
• Financial controller
• Investment banker