Bachelor in Investment Management (Hons)
Introduction:
The Bachelor in Investment Management (Honours) (BIVM) is an undergraduate academic programme that leverages on a unique learning opportunity in the combined disciplines of Law, Finance and management. Students pursuing the programme will be exposed both to the rich tradition and rigour of the investment as well as to the state-of-the-art technologies used in the fields of economics, management, marketing, finance and insurance. As such, graduates of the programme are expected to be competent to handle not only the common investment transactional matters but as well to provide advice on complex strategic issues in business decision making process.
The BIVM is conducted over the period of three-years on a semester basis (Six long and two short semesters). Given such academic exposure, graduates of the BIVM, therefore, would be in advantage position to find career opportunities not only in the traditional investment practice and the government sector, but more importantly, in the private and corporate sector. As for the latter career opportunities, graduates are most encouraged to further acquire internationally recognized qualifications in the fields of investment.
Academic Requirement:
| Total Credit |
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120 credits |
| Compulsory / Core |
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46 credits |
| Electives |
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None |
Course Duration:
| Total Semester |
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6 Full Semesters and 2 Short Semesters |
| Duration |
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3 years |
Intakes:
| Major Intake |
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March, May, November |
Core Subject Description:
o Principles in Finance - This course covers topics such as introduction to financial management, the market and financial institutions, the concept and techniques of time value of money which is applied in the capital budgeting, long and short-term asset management and other topics related to financial management.
o Financial Management - This course will give detailed exposure to the concepts and principles of finance which had been introduced in the Principles of Finance. The concepts include time value of money, evaluation, risk and return, capital budgeting technique, dividend policy and capital structure. The students will learn to use the concepts in the decision making related to investments and financing. In addition, the student will be exposed to the capital market which involves products like stock, bonds and derivatives.
o Money and Capital Market - This course discusses in-depth the role of the security industry and banks in the Malaysian financial system. Topics discussed are inflation, interest rate, fiscal and monetary policies and their effects on financial markets
o International Financial Reporting & Analysis - The course covers both the principles of accounting and the interpretation of company reports and accounts. It assumes no prior knowledge of accounting. It provides students with an appreciation of the underlying assumptions, and limitations of accounting information. Measurement and reporting problems involved in financial accounting and "solutions" adopted by regulators are discussed. Methods available for interpretation of reported accounting information are explored and applied to "live" data.
o International Financial Management - This course will discuss on topics of multinational company and its international environment. International financial system, foreign exchange market, risks management parity exchange, international capital budgeting, management working capital, international portfolio investment, political risks and foreign direct investment (FDI).
o Securities Analysis and Management - The course will provide a review of the investment alternatives for the individual, followed by more in depth coverage of a number of more advanced topics including duration theory, modern portfolio theory, technical and fundamental analysis, and international investing. It will stress familiarization with The Wall Street Journal and with other investment sources, including sources on the Internet.
o Financial Derivatives - This course discusses on the derivatives market and the mechanism of futures and options in Malaysia. It also discusses the securities exchange, clearing house, the rules and regulations involved in the derivatives market.
o Real Estate Investment Analysis - This course is an advanced undergraduate course in real estate finance. The central theme of the course is to discover how financing alternatives affect real estate decision-making. The context of real estate finance most often chosen is investment acquisition, leasing and improvement. In this class, it will be important to think, analyze, and apply the concepts rather than to memorize descriptive material.
o Investment Management Project - This course is designed to help the student apply ,understand and interpret knowledge of investment management. The course will include researching an existing economic entities or cases studies of real world companies. Real-world examples will be given to make connections with the theoretical framework. Equal amounts of quantitative techniques and descriptive information will be used.
o Portfolio Funds Management - The course will focus on the application of financial theory to the issues and problems of investment management. Topics will include portfolio optimization and asset allocation, the basics of bond pricing and debt portfolio management, the theory of asset pricing models and their implications for investment as well as techniques for evaluating investment management performance. The course will build upon the analytical skills developed in Financial Management. Prerequisites: Financial Management and a working knowledge of statistics. Spreadsheet proficiency is essential.
Entrance Requirement:
The minimum entry requirements for this programme are:
(a) STPM/'A' Level /Matriculation/ Foundation Programme/Recognized Diploma and
(b) A pass in SPM with credit Bahasa Malaysia/Melayu.
However, to successfully complete Bachelor in Investment Management (Honours) programme, it is essential that students should possess a high standard of analytical and cognitive skills. It is recommended that students should have achieved a credit in English and Mathematics at SPM.
Professional Recognition:
Malaysia Qualification Agency (MQA).
Course Enquiries / Contact Person:
| (Dean, Faculty of Business Management and Professional Studies) |
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03-55108668 ext 610 |
| (Head of Accountancy and Finance, Faculty of Business Management and Professional Studies, MSU) |
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03-55106868 ext 655 |
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Career Opportunities:
Graduates will find ample opportunity in not only availing themselves to the traditional careers in investment, government services, administrative and diplomatic services, academia, and industry, commerce and finance, but as well careers as an internationally recognized professional in investment. Investment graduates qualify for careers as investment analyst, remisier, investment advisors, bankers, financial planners or counselors. Investment students are prepared to assume responsible, entry-level managerial positions in investment and finance. Organizationally, graduates will be absorbed into:
o Government ministries and departments;
o Local authorities;
o Government enforcement agencies (income tax; immigration; custom; etc.)
o Remiser firms;
o Corporations and companies
o Consultancy firms
o Banks
o Securities firms
o Insurance companies
o Multimedia telecommunication companies
o Marketing agencies
Career as Investment Analyst
The programme prepares graduates eligible to enter the investment profession as an investment executive. To be so eligible as remiser or investment analyst. Graduates may sit for the examination at any time after graduating, either by following a full time study or self-tuition
Expected Salary
Public Sector: Basic starting monthly salary is around RM1,800; plus allowances (such as housing and entertainment) the total can amount to around RM2,300.
Private Sector: The amount of basic starting monthly salary can vary from the above amount. However, the total amount of monthly salary earned (inclusive of allowances) is subject to negotiation and which can be higher than that earned in the public sector.
