Diploma · Banking & Finance

Diploma In Finance

at UCSI University

UCSI University (Kuala Lumpur, main campus), Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur

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Course at a glance

University: UCSI University
Campus: UCSI University (Kuala Lumpur, main campus), Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Study level: Diploma
Field: Business
Discipline: Banking & Finance
Duration: 2 years
Study mode: Full-time
Qualification: Diploma In Finance
Intakes: January, May, September
Tuition: Estimated total tuition: MYR 79,045 (estimate)
Entry requirements: Academic: A-Level: Minimum Grade D in any one subjectAcademic: Any Certificate in Finance, Banking, Insurance or related field (Level 3, MQF): Minimum CGPA of 2.00 out of 4.00Academic: SPM/O-Level: 3 credits or 3 Grade (Cs) including Mathematics and pass in EnglishAcademic: STPM: Grade (C) (CGPA2.0) in any subject; credit in Mathematics and pass in English at SPM levelAcademic: UEC: Minimum 3 Grade Bs including Mathematics and pass in EnglishEnglish: CEFREnglish: Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELSEnglish: IELTS Academic · minimum score 5English: MUET · minimum score 3.5English: O-Level English/IGCSEEnglish: Pearson Test of English · minimum score 47English: TOEFL Essentials (Online) · minimum score 7.5English: TOEFL IBT · minimum score 40 (TOEFL 0-120 scale)English: Cambridge English Qualification Test / Linguaskill · minimum score 140English: CEFREnglish: IELTS Academic · minimum score 4English: MUET · minimum score 2English: Pearson Test · minimum score 36English: SPM EnglishEnglish: SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSEEnglish: TOEFL IBTEnglish: UEC English Language

Details last updated 24 Sep 2026. Each figure is explained, with its source, in the sections below.

About this course

The Diploma in Finance is designed to address the Subject Listing evolving and challenging demands of the finance sector. It takes into account the fundamentals of the financial techniques and equips students with the needed skills and knowledge needed to thrive. This programme incorporates innovative teaching and learning methodologies that exposes students with the latest insights on equity investments, financial management and taxation, among others. As students develop the prowess in this area, taking the next step to either pursue a degree programme or venturing into the working environment will become seamless.

How this course fits

Other study levels of Banking and Finance at UCSI University

Bachelor's Degree: Bachelor Of Arts (Hons) Accounting And Finance
Bachelor's Degree: Bachelor Of Commerce (Hons) In Accounting And Finance
Bachelor's Degree: Bachelor Of Financial Economics (Hons)
Bachelor's Degree: Bachelor Of Financial Technology (Honours)
Bachelor's Degree: Bachelor Of Science (Honours) Finance And Investment
PhD: Doctor Of Philosophy In Finance

Fees

Estimated total tuition
Approximate total fees. UCSI states this is estimated (visa/admin costs vary by country); a 6% service tax applies to non-Malaysian citizens effective 1 July 2025.
MYR 79,045Estimate
Applies to: International students
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

Fees for this course
Fee	Amount	Applies to
Estimated total tuitionApproximate total fees. UCSI states this is estimated (visa/admin costs vary by country); a 6% service tax applies to non-Malaysian citizens effective 1 July 2025. Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026	MYR 79,045Estimate	International students

Fees are set by the university and can change. Check the source and date beside each figure.

Intakes

January
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
May
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September
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Entry requirements

Academic
A-Level: Minimum Grade D in any one subject
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
Academic
Any Certificate in Finance, Banking, Insurance or related field (Level 3, MQF): Minimum CGPA of 2.00 out of 4.00
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
Academic
SPM/O-Level: 3 credits or 3 Grade (Cs) including Mathematics and pass in English
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
Academic
STPM: Grade (C) (CGPA2.0) in any subject; credit in Mathematics and pass in English at SPM level
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
Academic
UEC: Minimum 3 Grade Bs including Mathematics and pass in English
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
English language
English requirement for international students: CEFR High B1
CEFR
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
English language
English requirement for international students: Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS Minimum score of 107
Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
English language
English requirement for international students: IELTS Academic 5
IELTS Academic · minimum score 5
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
English language
English requirement for international students: MUET Band 3.5
MUET · minimum score 3.5
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
English language
English requirement for international students: O-Level English/IGCSE C
O-Level English/IGCSE
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
English language
English requirement for international students: Pearson Test of English 47
Pearson Test of English · minimum score 47
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
English language
English requirement for international students: TOEFL Essentials (Online) 7.5
TOEFL Essentials (Online) · minimum score 7.5
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
English language
English requirement for international students: TOEFL IBT 40
TOEFL IBT · minimum score 40 (TOEFL 0-120 scale)
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
English language
English requirement for Malaysian students: Cambridge English Qualification Test / Linguaskill 140
Cambridge English Qualification Test / Linguaskill · minimum score 140
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
English language
English requirement for Malaysian students: CEFR B1 (with at least 2 skill at B1)
CEFR
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
English language
English requirement for Malaysian students: IELTS Academic 4.0
IELTS Academic · minimum score 4
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
English language
English requirement for Malaysian students: MUET Band 2
MUET · minimum score 2
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
English language
English requirement for Malaysian students: Pearson Test 36
Pearson Test · minimum score 36
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
English language
English requirement for Malaysian students: SPM English Grade B+
SPM English
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
English language
English requirement for Malaysian students: SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE Grade C
SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
English language
English requirement for Malaysian students: TOEFL IBT 30-31
TOEFL IBT
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
English language
English requirement for Malaysian students: UEC English Language Grade A2
UEC English Language
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

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Quick answers about this course

When can I start Diploma In Finance?

Intakes stored for this course: January, May and September. Intakes can change, so confirm the date before you apply.

How long does Diploma In Finance take?

2 years, full-time, as stored for this course.

How much does Diploma In Finance cost?

Estimated total tuition: MYR 79,045 (estimate). Fees are set by the university and can change; the Fees section gives the source and the date of each figure.

What English score do I need?

Stored for this course: CEFR; Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS; IELTS Academic, minimum score 5; MUET, minimum score 3.5; O-Level English/IGCSE; Pearson Test of English, minimum score 47; TOEFL Essentials (Online), minimum score 7.5; TOEFL IBT, minimum score 40; Cambridge English Qualification Test / Linguaskill, minimum score 140; CEFR; IELTS Academic, minimum score 4; MUET, minimum score 2; Pearson Test, minimum score 36; SPM English; SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE; TOEFL IBT; UEC English Language. The Entry requirements section has the full wording.

Where is it taught?

UCSI University (Kuala Lumpur, main campus), Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur.

How do I apply, and which documents are needed?

The Entry requirements section on this page lists what the university has stated. You can also ask a Zawqari advisor on WhatsApp.

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