
Diploma in
Diploma in Finance Sunway University

Introduction
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.
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Curriculum
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 Opportunities
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
Scholarships and Funding
Leadership Scholarships
- The Chancellors Scholarship of Sunway University and Lancaster University
- Sunway University Excellence Scholarship
- Sunway - Victoria University Excellence Scholarship
- Sunway College Special Scholarship
Academic Excellence Scholarship
- Jeffrey Cheah Entrance Scholarship
- Jeffrey Cheah ACE Scholarship
- Sunway-ICAEW Global Accountant Scholarship
- Sunway-ACCA Global Leader Scholarship
- Sunway CIS-ECA Scholarship
- Sunway University Postgraduate by Research Scholarship
- SHSM Service Industry Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies
- Sunway University Taught Masters Scholarship
- The Jeffrey Cheah Scholars-in-Residence Programme at Gonville and Caius College, University of Cambridge
- Jeffrey Cheah Scholars-In-Residence Programme at Brasenose College, University of Oxford
- Postgraduate Research Scholarship For Collaborative Project With the University Of Cambridge
Need-Based Scholarship
- Jeffrey Cheah Foundation Community Scholarship
- Jeffrey Cheah Foundation Scholarship
- Sunway-Teach For Malaysia Scholarship
- SEG-Elena Cooke Education Fund
- The Star Education Fund
- Sin Chew Education Fund
Talent Based Scholarship
- Sunway Sports Scholarship
- Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali Scholarship For Creative Arts And Music
- Sunway Music Scholarship
- Sunway University Art And Design Scholarship
- Sunway University Young Chef Scholarship
- Sunway College - STYLO Fashion Design Technology Hub Talent Scholarship
Sunway Awards
- Jeffrey Cheah Scholastic Award
- Sunway ECA Achievers & Sports Award
- National Prizewinner Awards