PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Bachelor of Business in Banking and Finance (Hons) KPT/JPS(PA 4658)03/20

Bachelor of Business in Banking and Finance (Hons) program is able to produce highly qualified and professional workforce for the next wave of global economic activities that will revolve around the industrialization of the Banking and Finance. The program includes cooperative programs with industry and other academic institutions to share their knowledge of Banking and Finance including new developments in technologies, current implementation status and prospects of future expansion of the Banking and Finance industrialization. The curriculum for the Bachelor of Banking and Finance is structured in such a manner so that it compliments other academic pursuits at the Lincoln University College.

Program Aim

The aim of the Faculty of Business and Accounting program of Lincoln University College, Malaysia is to be regarded both locally as well as globally as the provider of highest quality skilled professionally tuned graduates who are not only able to steer the organizations to bright futures but are also able to contribute for the betterment of the society and mankind.

The aim of this programme are to enable students to:

To build capable finance professionals to sustain the needs of modern and dynamic organizations and the banking and finance industry in particular.

To create graduates with the necessary skills to manage a wide range of banking and finance issues in addition to developing a sound business education.

To generate students with an opportunity to improve their knowledge and permits further studies and specialisation in their discipline

Career Opportunities

There is currently a considerable shortage of professionals in the field of Banking and Finance within Malaysia and the neighbouring countries. The production and the demand of the Banking and Finance are increasing exponentially and currently makeshift engineers and technicians fill the positions in those activities. For Computer or IT industry to flourish, trained professionals are needed so that the industry can grow in a systematic and efficient manner. Moreover, because of the lack of trained professionals in the field of Banking and Finance technology, many of the local resources that could contribute significantly to the development of the nation remains untapped and or underutilized costing the nation not only in employment opportunities but also in export potentials. Without these trained professionals, it will be difficult for any nation to make a smooth transition into Banking and Finance economy and to realize full potential of these opportunities. A variety of careers are available to graduates of this program, depending on their area of interest in the banking industry. Possible careers include:

Branch manager

Commercial lender

Financial analyst

Financial planner

Credit analyst

Operations manager

Bank examiner

Subjects

Full Time : 36 Months.
Part Time : 54 Months.

Sl.No.	MQA Subject Code	Subject Name	Credits
1	BBF 1113	Business Management	3
2	BBF 1123	Business Mathematics	3
3	BBF 1133	Information Technology And Systems	3
4	BBF 1143	Personal Development And Communication Skills	3
Elective (Choose any one module from the following):
5	MPU 3113	Islamic Civilization and Asian Civilization	3
6	MPU 3163	Malay Communication 3	3
Elective (Choose any one module from the following):
7	MPU 3123	Ethnic Relations	3
8	MPU 3173	Malaysian Studies 3	3
9	BBF 1214	Business Accounting	4
10	BBF 1223	Financial Management 1	3
11	BBF 1233	Principles of Microeconomics	3
12	BBF 1243	Quantitative and Statistical Method	3
13	BBF 1253	Management and Accounting	3
14	MPU 3232	Leadership Skills and Human Relations	2
15	BBF 1313	Company Law	3
16	BBF 1323	Financial Accounting	3
17	BBF 2414	Bankruptcy Law	4
18	BBF 2423	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
19	BBF 2434	Banking and Financial Law	4
20	BBF 2443	Financial Management 2	3
21	MPU 3342	Malaysian Government and Public Policy	2
22	BBF 2513	Investment Decision	3
23	BBF 2523	Understanding Markets and Consumers	3
24	BBF 2534	Industrial Security Law	4
25	BBF 2544	Merchant Banking Operation	4
26	MPU 3452	Community Service	2
Elective (Choose any one module from the following):
27	BBF 2614	Corporate Finance	4
28	BBF 2624	Financial Services Marketing	4
29	BBF 2634	Enterprise Risk Management	4
30	BBF 2644	Financial Market and Institutions	4
31	BBF 3714	Business Law	4
32	BBF 3724	International Finance Markets and Management	4
33	BBF 3734	Investment Analysis	4
34	BBF 3743	Strategic and Change Management	3
35	BBF 3753	Business Ethics	3
36	BBF 3813	Entrepreneurship Development	3
37	BBF 3823	Environmental Management and Technology	3
38	BBF 3834	Financial Modelling	4
39	BBF 3844	International Financing and Trade	4
40	BBF 3853	Research Methodology	3
41	BBF 3916	Business Research Project	6

Intake and Entry Requirements

Intake :

January
May
September

Entry Requirements :

Pass in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) by achieving a minimum NGMP of 2.33 or Grade C+ in 2 subjects and obtained credit in Mathematics and pass in English at SPM level; or
Pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with Jayyid in 2 subjects and got credit in Mathematics and pass in English at SPM level; or
Pass in the Foundation program/ Basic Program from an institution recognized by the Government of Malaysia with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and obtained credit in Mathematics and pass in English at SPM level; or
Pass in Diploma in Accounting (Level 4, Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF)) from an institution recognized by the Government of Malaysia with honors in Mathematics and pass in English at SPM level; or
Other qualifications recognized as equivalent by the Government of Malaysia.

Duration : 36 Months.

University : Lincoln University College

Level : Bachelor