About the Programme
The Finance programme at Xiamen University (XMU) is offered by the School of Economics, the first school of economics ever established among the national key comprehensive universities in mainland China. The economics programme at XMU has always ranked among the top five in mainland China. According to the 2013 Tilburg University Worldwide Economics Schools Research Ranking, XMU ranked among the top four in China and 16th in Asia for the number of published articles in prestigious international publications.
We are supported by a strong faculty consisting of 22 professors, 15 associate professors, 9 assistant professors, and 1 senior researcher, many of whom have been awarded academic honours, including two first prizes at the national level.
Our programme at Xiamen University Malaysia equips graduates with sound theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in banking and finance. Armed with a sense of professionalism and a strong belief in ethical standards of practice, graduates are empowered to operate efficiently and effectively in the financial markets by applying their skills to build wealth for individuals and institutions.
Programme Highlights
- Access to excellent educational resources provided by one of the top economics schools in China.
- An unrivalled opportunity to gain first-hand insight into the characteristics of the financial system and monetary market in China.
- A rewarding opportunity to learn from experienced faculty with specialist knowledge and diverse backgrounds.
- Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) is an Affiliated University of the CFA Institute and our Bachelor of Economics in Finance (Hons) programme has been accepted into the CFA University Affiliation Program (UAP). Graduates of our Bachelor of Economics in Finance (Hons) programme are prepared to undertake the exams leading to the CFA credential. XMUM is also eligible to receive a limited number of CFA Program Student Scholarships each year.
Career Opportunities
- Investment Banking
- Asset Management
- Commercial Banking
- Equity Research
- Corporate Finance
- Risk Management
Entry Requirements
| Qualification | Requirement |
| STPM | A pass in STPM with at least a Grade C+ (GP 2.33) in any 2 subjects |
| A-Level | A pass in A-Level with at least a Grade C in any 2 subjects |
| UEC | A pass in UEC with at least a Grade B in 5 subjects |
| Foundation / Matriculation | A pass in Foundation/Matriculation with at least a CGPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 |
| Diploma (in a relevant field) | A pass in Diploma with at least a CGPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 |
| AND | Mathematics - a credit in SPM or a Grade B6 in UEC or the equivalent English - a pass in SPM or a grade C7 in UEC or the equivalent |
*For other equivalent qualifications, please consult our programme counsellor.
Main Courses
- Microeconomics
- Quantitative Methods and Data Analysis I
- Principles of Finance
- Macroeconomics
- Quantitative Methods and Data Analysis II
- Principles of Management
- Principles of Accounting
- Statistics for Business
- International Economics
- Basic Econometrics
- Investment Banking
- Commercial Banking
- Investment
- Corporate Finance
- Monetary Policy and Financial Supervision
- Analysis of Financial Statements
- Research Methodology
- Risk Management
- Financial Engineering
- Portfolio Management
- Industrial Training
- Thesis
Major Electives (Choose 3):
- Insurance
- Financial Econometrics
- International Finance Management
- Chinese Financial System
- Islamic Banking
- Financial Technology