Find Out the Course Information for the UK Dual Award in Accounting & Finance with specialism in FOREX and Investments at Asia Pacific University (APU)
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Award-winning Asia Pacific University (APU) is the only private university in Malaysia offering the UK Dual Award BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance with specialism in FOREX & Investment degree. Students who desire to pursue a career in Forex & Investments have the opportunity to do so with this specialisation as well as obtain an Accounting & Finance degree that has paper exemptions from all the top accounting professional bodies.
Students after SPM or O-Levels can go for the Diploma in Accounting with 3 credits and then enter into Year 2 of the degree. Alternatively, SPM or O-Level students with at least 5 credits may go for the 1-year Foundation in Business & Finance at Asia Pacific University and then enter into the UK Dual Award BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance with specialism in FOREX & Investment for 3 years. Upon completion of the degree, students will receive a degree from APU and another from De Montfort University, UK.
- Powered by FinTech – All Accounting & Finance and Banking & Finance Programme comprise modules in Financial Technology (FinTech).
- ACCA Accelerate Programme
- Exemptions from top Professional Accounting Bodies
In this article, you will find out more about the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance with specialism in FOREX & Investment degree at APU, the course information, intake dates, entry requirements and professional recognition & exemptions.
Other Accounting & Finance degree programmes at APU:
- BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance
- BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance with specialisms in Taxation
- BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance with specialisms in Forensic Accounting
- BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance with specialisms in Internal Audit
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Course Details, Entry Requirements, Intakes & Professional Recognition for the Accounting & Finance with specialism in FOREX & Investments
The Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting & Finance with specialism in FOREX and Investments is specifically designed to provide:
- Ability to analyse, assess, and trade foreign currency in the FOREX market and at the same time develop a quality, personalized trading methodology that best fit a style of trading to their personality, life style, and risk tolerance.
- The necessary skills, key competencies and required knowledge for today’s fast moving business world.
- Maximum exemptions from the professional bodies.
- Competency not only in preparing and analyzing financial reports but also to successfully guide and lead their organisations.
Intake Dates for the Courses at Asia Pacific University (APU) Malaysia
The intake dates for the Foundation, Diploma & Degree courses at Asia Pacific University (APU) will change each year but will generally fall on the following months.
- Foundation in Business & Finance Intake Dates – February, April, May, July, September and November
- Diploma in Accounting Intake Dates – April, May, July, September and November
- Accounting & Finance Degree Intake Dates – February, April, May, July, September and November
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What you will study
It is important when choosing the right university to study, you should look at the subjects offered to see if they fit your career goals and is comprehensive enough to provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed.
Year 1 Subjects
Kar Jun, Accounting graduate from Asia Pacific University (APU)
Students will learn fundamental skills required by every accounting and finance professional, and the basic understanding of the legal, business and social environment in which accounting operates. We will also expose them towards business & communication skills, mathematical skill and entrepreneurial skills.
Common Modules
- Quantitative Skills
- Introduction to Management
- Business and Communication Skills
- Financial Accounting 1
- Accounting Information System
- Business Economics
- Financial Accounting 2
- Business Law
- Marketing
- Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
- Essential of FinTech
Year 2 Subjects
A broader range of skills will be learnt, in which the students will gain a better understanding of the financial instruments and investment products as identified by statute, as well as technical analysis.
They will also familiarise themselves with business processes through the SAP, the world-leading enterprise software. Students will have the hands-on training with the system. We will further nurture their independent learning to prepare them for the workplace and for further researches.
Common Modules
Hui Ying, Diploma in Accounting Graduate from Asia Pacific University (APU)
- 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
- Regulatory Policy for Investment Markets
- Advanced Auditing
INTERNSHIP (16 WEEKS)
Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.
Year 3 Subjects
Students will make use of their previous studies and industrial experience to learn about the practical aspect of forex trading techniques and practices in the forex and money markets, with aims to groom them as a leader in forex and investment.
They will also expand their knowledge in the forex and investment world by learning to harness the power of the forex market through risk management. A final year project requires them to explore a topic individually – they will demonstrate their academic and practical aspects of their ability in the chosen area of study.
Common Modules
Julian Hum, Graduated in Accounting from Asia Pacific University (APU).
- 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 & Investment Project
- Islamic Finance
Note: The specialism will only appear in the academic transcript.
Career Options:
- Financial Analyst
- Investment Advisor
- Financial Planner
- Stockbrokers
- Financial Consultants
- Forex Market Analyst
- Currency Strategist
- Exchange Operations Manager
- Regulator
- Portfolio Manager
APU-DMU Dual Degree Programme – Double Your Advantage
- APU’s partnership with De Montfort University (DMU), UK enables students to be awarded Dual Awards – separate degree certificates from each institution – and enhances not just teaching and learning experiences, but also career prospects.
- Upon graduation, students will receive 2 Degree Certificates & Transcripts: 1 from APU, Malaysia and 1 from DMU, UK.
Both degrees are recognised locally & internationally. - The APU-DMU Dual Degree Programmes are offered under an approved collaboration in accordance with the QAA UK Quality Code for Higher Education for the Assurance of Academic Quality and Standards in Higher Education as published by the United Kingdom Quality Assurance Agency (QAA).
Admission Requirements
| General Requirements | |
| DIRECT ENTRY TO LEVEL 1 OF THE DEGREE: | |
| STPM | • 2 Passes in STPM with a minimum Grade C+ (GP 2.33) and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent. (MUET Band 2 is required for all Malaysian Students) |
| A-LEVEL | • 2 Passes in A-Level in any 2 subjects, and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or its equivalent. |
| UEC | • 5 Grade B’s in UEC including Mathematics. (MUET Band 2 is required for all Malaysian Students) |
| MATRICULATION/ FOUNDATION | • Passed Foundation programme (minimum CGPA of 2.5) with a Credit in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or equivalent. |
| DIRECT ENTRY TO LEVEL 2 OF THE DEGREE: | |
| DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING | • Passed Diploma with minimum CGPA of 2.5 and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM / O-Level / IGCSE level. |
Any qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
Malaysian Students
Band 2 in Malaysian Unified English Test (MUET) or IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 550 or equivalent is required for Malaysian Students. Applicants who do not possess the above will be required to sit for the APU English Placement Test, and based on the outcome of the test may be required to attend APU Intensive English Programme (IEP) prior to commencement of the Degree Programme.
Careers in Foreign Exchange & Investments in Malaysia
Lester Sia, Graduated from Business Management at Asia Pacific University (APU)
There is a huge demand across modern financial markets for financial analysts and investors. All too often assessments of risk are crudely made and the consequences of getting things wrong can be serious, including lost opportunities, loss of business and even loss of life.
Graduates in this field are in great demand in forex and money markets, investment firms, merchant banks, consulting specialists, corporations, stockbroker firms and government offices.
ACCA ACCELERATE PROGRAMME
APU is one of the few selected universities to join the ACCA Accelerate Scheme. This special arrangement between ACCA and APU gives an opportunity for students to register early with ACCA and accelerate their career in accounting and finance. Through the ACCA Accelerate Scheme, you have the option to complete the remaining four ACCA professional level papers simultaneously with your ongoing degree course.
You can now get exemptions on Applied Knowledge and Applied Skills exams papers F1 up to F9, to complete your ACCA Strategic Professional Papers while you are studying in your degree programme or even if you have graduated. Classes will be conducted during weekends at APU, to provide the convenience to study in APU’s conducive learning environment.
Professional Recognition and Paper Exemptions
Vincent Yeoh, Accounting & Finance at Asia Pacific University (APU)
Upon completion of B.A (Hons) in Accounting & Finance, students are eligible for exemptions in the below Professional Accounting Bodies. Students who articulate from the APU Diploma Programme will be granted exemptions based on the prevalent policy of the relevant professional bodies.
- ACCA – 9 papers exemptions out of 13 papers
- CIMA – 6 papers exemptions out of 16 papers
- CPA – 6 papers exemptions out of 12 papers
- ICAEW – 8 papers exemptions out of 15 papers
- CTIM – 5-6 papers exemptions out of 8 papers
- MAICSA – 12 papers exemptions out of 16 papers
As part of our professional recognition and collaboration with the following bodies, students who opt for professional certifications will benefit from our fast-track professional certification schemes below:
*APU ACCA Accelerate Scheme
Currently, students who graduate from Accounting & Finance programmes are entitled to a 9-paper exemption from ACCA. Under this scheme, students have the option to complete the remaining 4 ACCA papers simultaneously with their degree programme.
**CPA Australia Fast Track Scheme
Currently, students who graduate from Accounting & Finance programmes are entitled to the full-6-paper exemptions from CPA Foundation Programme. Under this scheme, students have the option to complete the Ethics and Governance module at the Professional level simultaneously with their degree programme, and complete the remaining 5 CPA papers after completing their degree in Accounting & Finance.
APU has been leading the way for its graduates in Professional recognition and exemptions in the areas of Accounting, Banking, Finance and Actuarial Studies. These are valuable not only for moving your career as a full-time professional forward but also for expanding your skills and expertise to become a more well-rounded employee. These recognitions help you become a more desirable job candidate or employee, one who can command a higher salary.
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Upon completion of our BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance programmes, students are entitled to a maximum 9-paper exemption at the Fundamental level, out of the total 13 papers in Professional Accountancy qualification. ACCA does not provide exemptions at the Professional Level. However, as part of the collaborative efforts between APU and ACCA, students may also opt to go for the APU ACCA Accelerate Scheme.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Australia
Upon completion of our BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance programmes, students are entitled to a 6-paper exemption out of the 12 papers from CPA Australia. Under the CPA Australia Fast Track Scheme**, students may have the option to attain the CPA professional qualification, as part of the collaborative efforts between APU and CPA.
The Institute of Certified Management Accountant
The ICMA (Australia) grant accreditation to the BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance Graduates as having satisfied the examination requirements of its 16-subject Graduate Programme. Such students will be automatically eligible to take out Graduate membership of the ICMA. and use the post-nominals GMA (Graduate Management Accountant).
The Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAISCA)
Upon completion of our BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance programmes, students are entitled to a 12-paper exemption out of 16 papers from MAISCA.
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
Upon completion of our BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance programmes, students are entitled to an 8-paper exemption out of 15 papers from ICAEW – Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia
Students who graduate from the BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance with a specialism in Taxation will be entitled to a 6-paper exemption out of 8 papers from CTIM. Students who are undergoing other specialisms of BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance are entitled to a 5-paper exemption out of 8 papers from CTIM.
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
Upon completion of our BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance programmes, students are entitled to a 6-paper exemption out of 16 papers from CIMA.
Malaysian Association of Company Secretaries (MACS)
Upon completion of our BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance programmes, students are entitled to a 12-paper exemption out of 16 papers from MACS – Malaysian Association of Company Secretaries.
Financial Planning Association of Malaysia
Student who have completed the BA (Hons) in Accounting & Finance are entitled take module 1 CFP Certification Examination after attending 40 hours lectures instead of 60 hours of lectures.