Course image FIN312* Islamic Banking 202604 MOHAMAD YAZIS
2025 - 2026

 

This course exposes students to both the theory and practice of Islamic banking. The focus is on Islamic banking principles and concepts, its developments, Islamic financial products and financing, and the Shariah supervision. It provides an overview of deposit and financing framework, standards and practices of Islamic banking operation. An Islamic worldview and its relationship to deposit and financing products is discussed. Furthermore, this course offers learners with an understanding on specific types and structures of deposit products for both systems. Clarifying within the context of Malaysia, a thoughtful justification between trade and riba will be provided to provide an understanding to students in that Islamic financing is developed by referring the primary sources, the Quran and Hadith. Islamic contract and various financing products are also highlighted such as Islamic personal financing, and Islamic home financing. Furthermore, issues, rules and regulations related to deposit and financing practices, and corporate governance is Islamic banking are discussed

Course image ACC310/FIN311/IBU312/ECM312 Thesis 2026/04 Dr Kim-Leng TAN (Edwin)
2025 - 2026

Thesis work demonstrates students' mastery of relevant knowledge and research skills. The degree of knowledge and skills acquired throughout the course, including skills in writing, critical and analytical thinking, which can be exhibited in a substantial research paper that meets academic standards.   

Course image FIN207 Investment Banking 2026/04 Dr Kim-Leng TAN (Edwin)
2025 - 2026

This course provides students with both the theories and practices of investment banking. The topics covered include, but are not limited to, the functions of investment banking, hedge funds, and investment strategies, leveraged buyouts, and private equities.

Course image ACC219 Corporate Finance 2026/04 Khar Mang Tan
2025 - 2026

In this course students will study the main issues in modern corporate finance. Main content of this course includes: outline of corporate finance, financial statement analysis, long-term financial planning and growth, future cash flow valuation, bond valuation, stock valuation, long-term investment decisions, retained earnings and dividend policy, cost of capital and capital structure, and liquidity management. The main theme surrounding these topics is ‘value’. The study will focus on maximizing value for shareholders.

Note: Students' self-enrollment key is not required for this course of ACC219 Corporate Finance. The students who have registered the course successfully with Office of Academic Affairs will be manually enrolled by lecturer into Moodle with course name "ACC219 Corporate Finance 2026/04 Khar Mang Tan" starting 05/04/2026 (Sunday of Week 0) 5pm. Please stay tuned in Moodle or emails. 

Course image SEM202 Principles of Finance 2026/04 Khar Mang Tan
2025 - 2026

The course contents could be divided into five parts: introduction to financial system, time money value, pricing model, risk management and portfolio management, and no-arbitrage pricing. They are expected to provide students with basic ideas about how the financial system works, basic skills in financial practice, and a solid foundation for further study in this field.

Note: Students' self-enrollment key is not required for this course of SEM202 Principles of Finance. The students who have registered the course successfully with Office of Academic Affairs will be manually enrolled by tutors into Moodle with course name "SEM202 Principles of Finance 2026/04 Khar Mang Tan" starting 05/04/2026 (Sunday of Week 0) 5pm. Please stay tuned in Moodle or emails. 

Course image Blockchain Finance 2026/02 Thomas Boryniec
2025 - 2026

This course provides an introduction to the foundations of blockchain and cryptocurrency through case studies and practical examples. It develops understanding of how blockchain technology emerged, how Bitcoin and Ethereum function, and how smart contracts enable decentralized applications. The course increases awareness of the opportunities and challenges of blockchain, while equipping learners with essential analytical and technical skills to navigate the evolving world of digital finance.