The Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (Honours) with a Specialism in Forex and Investments is designed for students who aspire to build careers in foreign exchange trading, investment analysis, portfolio management, financial markets, treasury operations, and global finance. The programme combines a strong foundation in accounting and finance with specialised knowledge in foreign exchange (FOREX), investment strategies, trading techniques, and capital markets.

Students develop the ability to analyse, assess, and trade currencies in the global foreign exchange market while learning to create personalised trading strategies that match different trading styles and risk profiles. The curriculum also incorporates Industry 4.0 technologies such as Accounting Technology (AccTech), SAP ERP, Digital Transformation, ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance), financial analytics, and emerging financial technologies. Students complete a compulsory 16-week industrial internship and benefit from professional recognition through exemptions from ACCA, CPA Australia, and CIMA. The Forex and Investments specialism is recorded on the student's academic transcript.

Subjects / Topics Offered / Programme Structure

Level 1

• Quantitative Skills
• Introduction to Management
• Business and Communication Skills
• Financial Accounting 1
• Accounting Information System
• Business Economics
• Financial Accounting 2
• SAP ERP System in Accounting
• Business Law
• Marketing
• Financial System

Level 2

Common Modules:

• Advanced Financial Accounting & Reporting
• Taxation
• Management Accounting
• Auditing and Assurance
• Investment and Portfolio Analysis
• Financial Management
• Corporate Governance and Risk Management
• Advanced Corporate Reporting
• Financial Planning
• Company Law
• Performance Management

Specialised Module:

• Regulatory Policy for Investment Markets

Industrial Internship

• Minimum 16-week Industrial Training

Level 3

Common Modules:

• Advanced Auditing
• Research Methodology in Accounting and Finance
• Corporate Finance
• Advanced Taxation
• Strategy, Sustainability & Leadership
• Advanced Performance Management
• Global Banking & Finance
• Emerging Accounting Technologies and Analytics
• Specialised Accounting
• Accounting & Finance Research Project

Specialised Modules:

• Technical Analysis and Trading
• Trading: Money and Capital Markets
• Foreign Exchange Trading in Practice

Disciplines / Specialisations Offered

The programme develops expertise in:

• Foreign Exchange (FOREX) Trading
• Investment Analysis
• Technical Analysis
• Capital Markets
• Money Markets
• Portfolio Management
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Accounting
• Management Accounting
• Auditing
• Taxation
• Financial Planning
• Risk Management
• Accounting Technology (AccTech)
• SAP ERP
• Financial Analytics
• ESG and Sustainability

Highlights

• Ranked among the Top 2% of universities worldwide.
• Malaysia's Premier Digital Tech University.
• Optional APU–DMU Dual Degree Scheme.
• Specialism in Forex and Investments recorded on the academic transcript.
• Curriculum aligned with Industry 4.0.
• Practical SAP ERP training.
• Strong emphasis on foreign exchange trading and investment management.
• Modules in Technical Analysis, Capital Markets, and Foreign Exchange Trading.
• Exposure to Accounting Technology (AccTech), ESG, and Financial Analytics.
• Compulsory 16-week Industrial Internship.
• Up to 9 ACCA paper exemptions, 6 CPA Australia paper exemptions, and up to 14 CIMA paper exemptions (subject to professional body policies).
• Students from more than 130 countries.
• Strong graduate employability and global professional recognition. 

Career Outcomes

Graduates may pursue careers such as:

• Forex Trader
• Investment Analyst
• Portfolio Manager
• Treasury Executive
• Equity Analyst
• Financial Analyst
• Investment Consultant
• Wealth Management Executive
• Corporate Finance Executive
• Fund Manager
• Risk Analyst
• Securities Dealer
• Capital Market Analyst
• Financial Planner
• Banking Executive
• Corporate Investment Advisor
• Financial Consultant
• Business Analyst

Latest Updates / Special Requirement (if any)

• Current published intakes are 28 September 2026 and 24 November 2026.
• The curriculum integrates Industry 4.0 technologies, including Accounting Technology (AccTech), Digital Transformation, Financial Analytics, and ESG.
• Students complete specialised modules in Technical Analysis and Trading, Trading: Money and Capital Markets, and Foreign Exchange Trading in Practice.
• A compulsory 16-week Industrial Internship provides real-world professional experience.
• Applicants without the required Mathematics credit may be required to complete a Pre-Requisite Mathematics Module.
• The Forex and Investments specialism is officially reflected on the academic transcript.
• Eligible students may graduate under the APU–DMU Dual Degree Scheme.

Visa Requirements

International students must obtain a Malaysian Student Pass (Student Visa) before commencing their studies.

Typical requirements include:

• Valid passport.
• Official APU Offer Letter.
• Acceptance of the admission offer.
• Student Pass application through Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS).
• Academic transcripts and certificates.
• Proof of English language proficiency.
• Medical examination before and/or after arrival as required by Malaysian authorities.
• Passport-sized photographs.
• Valid medical insurance.
• Payment of applicable Student Pass and visa processing fees.