BSc (Hons) Business Economics and Finance

The BSc (Hons) in Business Economics and Finance at the University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM) provides rigorous academic training alongside practical industry insights, preparing graduates for dynamic careers in business, economics, and finance. Delivered by the internationally recognised Nottingham University Business School—accredited by EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA—the three-year full-time programme offers exemptions from professional qualifications, accelerating career progression. The curriculum covers core areas such as corporate finance, financial markets, business ethics, industrial economics, and econometrics, complemented by specialised modules like Quantitative Methods, Economics of Regulation, and Sustainable Business Practices. Emphasising analytical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership, the programme blends theory with hands-on learning, supporting diverse career paths in financial institutions, consultancy, policymaking, and beyond.

Academic Entry Requirements (General)

• A Level: BCC (excluding Critical Thinking and General Studies)

• IB Diploma: 24 points overall

• STPM: BC+C+ (excluding Pengajian Am)

• UEC: 3 B3s and 2 B4s (excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese Language)

• Australian Year 12: ATAR 78 (relevant subjects considered)

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD): 75% average across 6 subjects

Additional accepted qualifications:

• Other Canadian Secondary School Diplomas: Assessed based on university standards

• China (Gaokao and Senior High School Diploma):

  • 68% average in Gaokao

  • Minimum 70% overall and 80% in Mathematics in Senior High School Diploma

• India (CBSE / CISCE - Class XII): 75% average from best 4 subjects (excluding local language, Environmental Education, General Studies, and PE)

• Advanced Placement (AP): 4, 3, 3 in relevant subjects

• Diplomas (Local Institutions):

  • Entry to Year 2 requires GPA 3.0 out of 4.0 and good grades in relevant subjects

• Foundation (Local Institutions):

  • GPA 3.0 out of 4.0 and good grades in relevant subjects

• Nottingham’s Foundation Programme: Successful completion with mathematics requirement met

Mathematics Requirement:

• Grade B in Mathematics at SPM / GCSE / IGCSE / High School Diploma level or equivalent

• Waived if grade C or above in Mathematics at a higher level

English Language Requirements

Accepted Qualifications:

• IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall, no less than 6.0 in each element

• TOEFL (iBT): 90 overall

  • 19 in Writing and Listening

  • 20 in Reading

  • 22 in Speaking

• PTE (Academic): 71 overall, no less than 65 in each element

• MUET: Band 4.5

• GCE A/AS Level English (Language or Literature): Grade C

• SPM: CEFR level B2

• GCSE O-Level: Grade C / 4

• IGCSE (First Language): Grade C / 4

• IGCSE (Second Language): Grade B / 6

• UEC: Grade A2

• IB English A1 or A2 (SL/HL): 4 points

• IB English B (HL): 4 points

• IB English B (SL): 5 points

• OSSD English (ENG3U/ENG4U): 75% (no fast-track route accepted)

• CBSE / CISCE (Class XII or Class X): 75% overall + confirmation of English as medium of instruction from Class X to XII

Validity and Conditions:

• IELTS, TOEFL iBT, and PTE Academic results must be less than 2 years old

• IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted

• Online versions not accepted: IELTS Academic Online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, PTE Academic Online

• MUET results valid for 5 years

• OSSD English must include all 30 standard credits

• CBSE/CISCE must include confirmation letter for English medium instruction

Year 1 Core Modules

• Business Finance

• Computers in Business

• Fundamentals of Financial and Management Accounting

• Introduction to Economics

• Microeconomics for Business

• Organisational Behaviour

• Quantitative Methods 1b

• Work and Society

• Plus approved optional modules (must include Quantitative Methods 1a for students without a Grade C in A-Level Mathematics or equivalent)

Year 2 Core Modules

• Corporate Finance

• Industrial Economics I: Economics of Organisation and Innovation

• Industrial Economics II: Pricing and Decision Making

• Introductory Econometrics

• Quantitative Methods 2a

• Plus approved optional modules

Year 3 Core Modules

• Business Ethics and Sustainability

• Economics of Regulation and Public Choice

• Financial Economics

• Financial Markets: Theory and Computation

• Industrial Economics III: Market Structure and Competition Policy

• Industrial Economics IV: Games and Strategies

• Plus approved optional modules