Master of Science in Wealth Management
Meritus University
Key Information
Campus location
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Jan 2025
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Introduction
Program Details
The MERITUS University Master of Science in Wealth Management is an industry-relevant program that provides students with advanced knowledge and skills in analytical and critical thinking, leadership, entrepreneurial, professionalism and creativity within the area of wealth management.
Unique features of this programme:
- In-depth knowledge, skills that are broad, deep and insightful in the area of wealth management.
- Use analytical and decision-making skills to solve problems encountered by individuals with respect to the preservation and enhancement of wealth.
- Develop the foundation to address ethical issues in the context of financial markets and relationships with clients, opportunities and risks from investment as well as the implications of varying tax systems.
- Analyse the investment and financial issues arising from wealth management activities.
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Developing Leaders who can create a difference through innovative thinking
- A rigorous and industry compliant curriculum that provides students with the right knowledge to lead and be part of any organisation.
- A unique learning environment that helps create the necessary attitude and life skills to succeed in today’s complex business environment.
- Access to industry captains bridges academia and practice allowing graduates to be productive almost immediately.
- Immersive learning and effective teaching methodologies enable students to apply theoretical knowledge to the real-life industry environment.
- A wide network of industry partners allowing graduates the opportunity to seek employment upon graduation and be instantly productive.
- Social entrepreneurship and industry research allows students to apply their learning to real-life projects established with our industry partners.
Minimum Requirements
Students who wish to apply for this programme must first meet the following requirements:
- A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 out of 4.00 or its equivalent qualifications as accepted by the Senate or
- A Bachelor’s degree with CGPA below 2.75 out of 4.00 or its equivalent qualifications can be accepted, subject to a minimum of 5 years of working experience in relevant field or
- Any other qualification that is equivalent to the Bachelor’s degree and approved by the Malaysia Qualification Agency or
- Any other international academic and/or professional qualification that is deemed to be equivalent to the Bachelor’s degree and approved by the University Senate and Malaysia Qualification Agency.
English Language Requirements for International Students:
- International English Language Test (IELTS) - overall band 6.5 or
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – 570 and above
* Conditional offers are considered on a case by case basis by the Admissions Committee
Subjects Offered
- Advanced Islamic Finance Planning
- Alternative Investment Management
- Behavioural Finance in Wealth Management
- Corporate Governance
- Financial Derivatives Strategies
- Fixed Income Securities and Retirement Planning • Investment in Wealth Creation
- Islamic Financial Planning
- Leadership and Entrepreneurship
- Research Methodology
- Research Project
- Risk Management and Insurance Planning
- Venture Capital, Taxation and Estate Planning
- Wealth Portfolio Development
Job Opportunities and Placements
MERITUS University has established a number of industry collaborations through the Halim Mazmin Group with some of the leading organisations in Malaysia as well as around the region. Master of Science in Wealth Management students will have the opportunity to conduct their project work with these companies or potentially even work for these companies when they graduate.