Overview of Bachelors of Science (Hons)Business Economics and Finance in University of Nottingham Malaysia UNM Malaysia
The Foundation in Business and Management is a 1+3 year programme that results in direct progression to the undergraduate degrees related to business and management. This rigorous programme provides students with a strong academic background that will result in enhanced language, communication, critical thinking and study skills.
Students on this programme also chose from a range of elective modules that provide the opportunity to sample topics related to their chosen undergraduate pathway such business economics, management and quantitative methods.
You will learn to utilise the theoretical and practical techniques of finance and accounting within an economic, organisational and decision-making framework. You will also develop a critical understanding of the techniques and their contexts.
The course aims to provide students with strong a theoretical foundation that is vital to the development of analysis and problem-solving skills. This is crucial to the needs of the accounting profession and careers in banking, finance and general management. Our strong relationships with professional accounting bodies allow our students on this course to obtain a professional qualification at an accelerated route as the course obtains an extensive range of exemptions from the following bodies:
Programme Structure
Programme Structure of Bachelors of Science (Hons)Business Economics and Finance in University of Nottingham Malaysia UNM Malaysia
Year one
Typical core modules
Business Finance
Business Law
Computers in Business
Economic Principles
Fundamentals of Financial and Management Accounting
Organisational Behaviour
Professional and Academic Development
Quantitative Methods 1
Plus approved optional modules (must include Quantitative Methods 1A for those without grade C in A-level mathematics or equivalent).
Year two
Typical core modules
Accounting Information Systems
Corporate Finance
Intermediate Corporate Reporting
Introductory Econometrics
Management Accounting
Management Strategy
Quantitative Methods 2a
Plus approved optional modules.
Year three
Typical core modules
Advanced Corporate Reporting and Analysis
Advanced Management Accounting
Business Ethics and Sustainability
Financial Markets: Theory and Computation
Entry Requirement
Entry Requirement of Bachelors of Science (Hons)Business Economics and Finance in University of Nottingham Malaysia UNM Malaysia
A Level
BBB, excluding critical thinking and general studies
IB Diploma
30 points with 5,5,5 at Higher Level and 5 points in mathematics at Standard or Higher Level
STPM
B+B+B+, excluding Pengajian Am
UEC
2 As and 3 B3s, excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese language
SAM or other Australian matriculations
ATAR 86 (consideration to be made based on relevant subjects)
Canadian Ontario Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
80% average based on 6 subjects with at least 70% in mathematics of data management.
Canadian Secondary School Diplomas from other provinces are acceptable and to be assessed based on the University's requirements.
Advance Placement (AP)
4,4,4 in relevant subjects. Applicants taking non-preferred subjects may be made an offer across more than three subjects at Advanced Placement level.
Diploma - Other Institutions
Acceptance to the second year is on a case by case basis (and at the discretion of the School) but normally would require an overall GPA of 3.3 (out of 4) or 70% and above (consideration to be made based on relevant subjects), and previous studies must meet the prerequisite requirements to the programme.
Foundation - Other Institutions
Acceptance is at the discretion of the School but normally would require an overall GPA of 3.3 (out of 4) or 70% and above (consideration to be made based on relevant subjects), and previous studies must meet the prerequisite requirements to the programme.
University of Nottingham Malaysia Foundation
Successful completion of any foundation programme and meeting mathematics requirements
In addition to the entry requirements listed above, those who have taken SPM/GCSE/IGCSE/High School Diploma or equivalent must have grade B in mathematics or grade C in UEC mathematics.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic):
6.5 (no elements below 6.0)
TOEFL (iBT):
87 (minimum 20 in Speaking and 19 in all other elements)
GCE A Level English Language or English Literature:
grade C
GCE AS Level English Language or English Literature:
grade C
PTE (Academic):
62 (with no less than 55 in each element)
SPM:
grade A-
1119 (GCE O Level):
grade B
GCSE O Level:
grade C
IGCSE (first language):
grade C
IGCSE (second language):
grade B
MUET:
Band 4
UEC:
grade A2
IB English A1 or A2 (Standard or Higher Level):
4 points
IB English B (Higher Level):
4 points
IB English B (Standard Level):
5 points
IELTS, TOEFL and PTE (Academic) test results must be less than 2 years old and all IELTS must be the academic version of the test. MUET results are valid for five years from the date of the release of results.
We strongly encourage all interested students to apply. Our students come to us with a diverse range of qualifications and we also consider applicants' personal statement, references and interview performance (if you have one) when making a decision. The only way for us to fully determine eligibility is through the submission of a completed application.
Career Prospects
Career Prospects of Bachelors of Science (Hons)Business Economics and Finance in University of Nottingham Malaysia UNM Malaysia
Our interdisciplinary approach to business education will enable you to have a head start in a wide spectrum of careers. Many of our graduates have secured prestigious jobs in multinational corporations.
Some of our graduates have become auditors, entrepreneurs, executives in the banking and financial services industry and industry regulators. Other career options include academia, investment research, management consultancy, risk management and other service-oriented professions.
