Diploma in Finance

The Diploma in Finance (DFIN) program is the first step to becoming a chartered financial analyst. Enhance knowledge and skills by learning how to analyze, plan, and resolve financial, investment, and business challenges.

Intakes

January, April, and August

Duration

2 Years

Assessments and Examinations

50% Coursework and 50% Final Examination

Progression Pathway

Why Study Here?

Holistic Education

The US education system is one of the most flexible in the world, offering students unlimited choices of courses and focusing on an all-around learning experience. Adopting the US liberal arts approach of inclusiveness, industry relevance, and flexibility, Sunway ADTP has a strong track record of producing well-rounded students equipped for American higher learning.

Seamless Transfer into American Universities

We engage professors from US universities to deliver parts of our academic content. Each year, more than 100 US universities visit Sunway University providing a valuable opportunity for students to engage with and seek advice from admission counselors. We also host representatives from Western Michigan University (WMU) on campus who provide counseling services to students transferring to WMU.

Academic Mentorship and Support

Each ADTP student is assigned an academic advisor who will provide academic guidance and support. Our student-lecturer engagement is high extending over and beyond the classroom. One in four of our lecturers consistently receives “excellent teaching” awards.

Extracurricular Advantage

Each semester our students engage in out-of-class activities e.g. running projects and charity programs as part of their assignments, volunteering in cultural performances, or participating in international conferences. We celebrate bank holidays like Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Independence Day, and Thanksgiving.

University Placement Guidance

We conduct workshops on all aspects of the transfer process—from selecting suitable universities and preparing applications to transitioning abroad. Our “Freshman Seminars” equip students with skills to succeed as a freshman. Our placement team continually supports students to transfer into “best fit” colleges. We receive study-abroad-semester students from US and non-US universities each year, many of which are our alumni for summer semesters. On top of our summer semester subject offerings, we support our alumni by providing referrals, offering proctoring services, and providing internship opportunities.

Choice of Subjects

Year 1

Students will learn the following subjects in the first year

• Principles of Business Finance I
• Personal Finance
• Introduction to Financial Accounting
• Financial Accounting
• Business Law
• Principles of Microeconomics
• Principles of Macroeconomics
• Principles of Management
• Business Communication II
• Business Mathematics and Statistics
• English for Business Communication
• Employability Skills

Year 2

Students will learn the following subjects in the second year

• Fundamentals of Financial Analysis
• Fundamentals of Risk Management
• Fundamentals of Investment Analysis
• Fundamentals of International Finance
• Principles of Business Finance II
• Financial Institutions and Markets
• Company Law
• Ethics and Governance
• Introduction to Information Technology
• e-Commerce Theory and Application
• Principles of Marketing
• Business Organisation

MOHE General Studies

Students must pass these MOHE General Studies

For Local Students

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu) OR Creativity and Innovative Thinking Skills (for students who have a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)
• Community Service
• Moral Education OR Islamic Studies OR Education for Sustainability Development

For International Students

• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi
• Creativity & Innovative Thinking Skills
• Community Service
• Moral Education
• Education for Sustainability Development

Career Prospect

DFIN paves the way for faster progression to becoming a chartered financial analyst. Upon completion of this program, graduates can expect excellent job offers, good starting salaries, and opportunities to scale the career ladder.

Become a highly sought-after professional in the finance industry as a:

• Assistant Controller
• Commodities Trader
• Consumer Credit Officer
• Economics Analyst / Researcher
• Finance Manager
• Financial Analyst / Planner
• Fund Administrator
• Investment Banker
• Securities Broker
• Stockbroker
• Treasurer