Bachelor of Business in Banking and Finance (Hons)

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 is 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

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 the 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

Minimum Duration: 36 Months. Maximum Duration: 36 Months.

Intake :

1. January
2. May
3. September

Entry Requirements :

1. Passed the Malaysian High School Certificate (STPM) by attaining minimum NGMP 2.33 or Grade C + in 2 subjects and earned a Mathematical Honors as well as graduated English at the SPM level; Or
2. Passed the Malaysian Higher Certificate of Religion (STAM) with good in two subjects and earned a Mathematics honours and passed the English Language at SPM level; Or
3. Passed the Foundation / Foundation Program / Foundation program from an institution recognized by the Government of Malaysia by attaining a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and earned a Mathematics Honors and passed the English Language at the SPM level; Or
4. Passed Diploma in Accountancy (Level 4, Malaysian Qualifications Framework) from institutions recognized by the Government of Malaysia with Mathematics credentials and passed English at the SPM level; Or
5. Other recognized qualifications are equivalent to that by the Government of Malaysia.

For non-Malaysian citizens, please refer to the Malaysian Qualification Agency's (MQA) List of Overseas Qualifications & its equivalency with the Malaysian Education System to see if you qualify for this course.

 Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning We accept a diverse range of qualifications; this includes considering prior learning as credit towards your OpenCoursa & partner degree. This means you can apply to be exempt from taking certain modules on your York degree if you have previous relevant qualifications or experience.  This policy applies to all undergraduate and postgraduate taught (MBA, MSc, MA, PG Dip, PG Cert and PhDs ) applicants, including those from anywhere. It applies whether you're applying to study at OpenCoursa or one of our partners It does not apply to research degrees.

• Credit transfer

This is where higher education credit gained from an alternative course at OpenCoursa, or a course at another university or recognised institutions can be accepted as part of the course you're applying to at OpenCoursa.

• Recognition of prior learning

We can assess whether you can demonstrate sufficient knowledge, understanding and skills to be exempt from studying some required modules. This can be used in two ways: Prior certificated learning (formal qualifications) at a level equivalent to higher education credit Experiential learning where your work experience and non-certificated learning can be recognized.

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