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Finance & Economics

Finance is a field concerned with money management and how an individual, a corporation, or a government agency gets and spends money. Economics, however, is the study of utilising and trading finite resources such as food and labour. Finance and economics are two closely related fields that focus on the management and movement of money and goods. In this page, we discuss the basics of finance and economics and share some of courses within the fields.

Courses Under Finance & Economics

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As a profession, you are awarded a working environment that is intellectually stimulating and challenging with continuous growth in technical skills and ability. Do you like helping people? Do you want to help them get good healthcare and maybe protect themselves in old age? Do you want to create economic growth in Malaysia? Do you like taking calculated risk because you’re good at analysing one before going through with it? Lastly and most importantly, do you know who an Actuary is? (Hint: they’re not people who act) Well then, it’s time to get serious so allow us to explain the study of Actuarial Science to you.

The banking industry together with insurance firms require the expertise of Actuaries to advise them in making wise financial decisions and minimise risks for the company. For instance, an agency that provides car insurance must decide how much to charge different people for their insurance. This is when an Actuary steps in! An Actuary uses mathematical reasoning such as statistics, probability and financial mathematics, among other theories, to determine the risk involved in insuring customers based on various factors such as their age, driving history and type of car they own. The Actuary then use these calculations to set costs and design insurance plans that targets different customers.

Did you happen to watch The Wolf of Wall Street and think, perhaps this is for me? Do you consider yourself good with numbers? Do you thrive under pressure, where most people run away but it’s right up your alley? Finally, do you like money, not spending it, but how to handle it, especially when it isn’t yours? If you are, then read on as we help you decide if you should invest your time in the study of banking in Malaysia.

While a career in banking is not exactly like what was portrayed in the movies, it does, however, open wide doors of possibilities. The world of banking and finance will equip you with expert knowledge to advise investors on the best sectors to invest in, analyse stock exchange, preparing budgets for a company’s expenditure, arranging financial deals or auditing a company’s financial records to ensure the standard operating procedures are adhered to.

Is one of your favourite TV shows ‘The Apprentice’? Do you understand the basic concept of supply and demand? Do you understand how economics affects not only businesses, but other careers from doctors to taxi drivers as well? If so, then read on as we slowly unravel the world of Economics and help you determine if it’s the career for you.

Economics, to put it into simple terms, relates to every aspect of our lives, from the decisions we make as individuals or families to the structures created by governments and firms. Economics teaches how to make well-informed decisions. A large part of the subject is decision making: what should the government do to cut the budget deficit; what should a business do to raise profit margins. It teaches us how to go about making choices, which is vitally important in business.

Managing and overseeing funds to achieve the aims of the companies and agencies are some of the job scopes of a financial manager. A job in this field will land you in a position to be directly linked to the top management. Many people assume financial managers are organised, that they’re neat freaks who are meticulous down to the last, most minute details. Many people assume that financial managers are also good at planning, whether it’s their future or their company’s. You know what? Those people are right, because that’s exactly what a financial manager does. Read on as we introduce you to your pathway to study Finance Management in Malaysia.

Investments, dividends, market share price, funds, capitals, FinTech are some of the terms you need to be familiar with when working in this industry. A Financial Manager is responsible for overseeing the company and agency’s finances, help other members of their organisation understand complex reports, which requires significant communication skills and everything in-between.

Did you know that some banks actually share the risks of repayment of a mortgage with an individual? Did you know these banks also issue bonds where both parties will owe the debt? No, this isn’t a made-up fantasy, but it’s the world of Islamic Finance and anyone could do it, no matter what race or religion. Read on as we unravel how you can make an impact in Malaysia by studying Islamic Finance.

What makes Islamic Finance different from traditional Finance is the unique system adopted by certain banks. These systems follow Islamic laws of investment and risk-sharing between financial institutions and investors. The two parties are bonded together in a longer term that results in a shift of incentives and avoid cut-and-run financial deals. Financial trading is off-limits for things that are illegal under the Islamic ruling such as alcohol, tobacco, non-halal meat products, pornography or gambling companies.

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