BA in Accounting and Finance with Forex and Investments

LEVEL 1
This level provides a valuable platform of knowledge to the study of accounting in the modern world. Students will be equipped with mathematical, communication skills and be conversant in the technical language and practices of the accounting sector in the market economy. It also provides students with an understanding of the legal, business and social environment in which accounting operates.
Entrepreneurial skills focusing on understanding the principles and concepts of entrepreneurship, generating business ideas, and also in managing small businesses is also introduced in this level.
Common Modules
Quantitative and Statistical Methods
Introduction to Management
Business and Communication Skills
Financial Accounting 1
Business Economics
Islamic Finance
Financial Accounting 2
Accounting Information Systems
Business Law
Marketing
Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship Project

LEVEL 2
This level exposed students to the fundamental principles of financial regulation relating to the selling of financial instruments and investment products as identified by statute. This includes the Code of Conduct and Market Practices, investor protection, law and regulations; the Malaysian Financial System and Conduct of the Monetary Policy. Time Series and Forecasting which is a prerequisite to the Technical Analysis, one of the most significant tools available for projecting predictable price direction in the financial markets will also be introduced at this level.

The programme also offers the benefit of training in the SAP system, the world-leading enterprise software suite. The students will have the hands-on training with the system in the lab and ensures that they will be thoroughly acquainted with this important software application.

At this level, all students are introduced to the Business Research Methods which exposes them to how to conduct research and write research proposals.

Common Modules

Advanced Financial Accounting
Introduction to taxation
Financial Management
Cost and Management Accounting
Auditing and Assurance
Integrated Business Processes with SAP ERP System
Corporate Reporting
Business Research Methods
Management Accounting Techniques
Company Law
Specialised Modules
Time Series and Forecasting
Regulatory Policy for Investment Markets

LEVEL 3
In level 3, students will learn the practical aspect of forex trading techniques and practices in the forex and money markets. Learning how to use both technical analysis and fundamental analysis is important, but it is the application of a solid forex trading strategy that allows the educated trader to harness the power of the forex market to keep the risk low and rewards high. This area of understanding will be supported by risk
management in forex, money market operations and basic derivatives.
All students at Level 3 will have to undertake an investigation module and a supervised project in their respective discipline. This project will further develop the academic and practical aspects of the student’s chosen area of study and reinforces independent learning skills.
Common Modules
Ethics and Corporate Governance
Corporate Finance
Advanced Taxation
Strategic Management Accounting
Business Analysis
Specialised Modules
Financial Risk Management
Portfolio Management
Trading: Money and Capital Markets
The Foreign Exchange Trading in Practice
Investigation in Forex and Investment
Forex and Investment Project
Note: The specialism will only appear in the academic transcript.