Bachelor of Business- with majors in Finance and Management
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Business provides students with a broad foundation in finance, management, accounting, marketing, human resources, and international business. Students select a major to specialise in their chosen field. The programme prepares graduates to support Sarawak’s economic prosperity, corporate governance, and digital economy transformation under PCDS 2030.
Majors Offered at Swinburne Sarawak
- Accounting
- Accounting and Finance
- Finance
- Management
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- Marketing / Marketing & Digital Media
📌 Note: Finance and Management are separate majors, not a combined “Finance and Management” programme.
Category & Alignment
- Academic Discipline: Business & Management
- PCDS 2030 Alignment Area: Economic Prosperity / Governance / Digital Economy
Study Duration
- 3 years (full‑time, on‑campus)
- Standard completion time: 6 semesters
- Extensions or repeated subjects are not funded under FTES
Admission Requirements
- STPM / A‑Levels / UEC with strong passes in Mathematics, Economics, or Business Studies
- Foundation or Diploma in Business/Finance/Management with minimum CGPA ≥ 2.5
- IELTS ≥ 6.0 / TOEFL iBT ≥ 75 / MUET Band ≥ 4
- Anak Sarawak (MyKad “K” status), first bachelor’s degree, full‑time enrollment, no other scholarships or loans
Career Pathways (depending on major)
- Finance Major: Financial Analyst, Investment Banker, Risk Analyst, Portfolio Manager
- Management Major: Business Development Manager, Operations Manager, Corporate Strategist, Project Manager
🎯 Target Employers in Sarawak
- Financial Institutions: Maybank, CIMB, RHB, Public Bank
- Government & Agencies: Sarawak State Treasury, Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), Bank Negara Malaysia (regional office)
- Corporate Sector: CMS Group, Naim Holdings, Sarawak Energy Berhad
- Consultancy & Advisory: Local management consultancies, investment advisory firms
Estimated Local Salary Benchmarks (Monthly, RM)
| Career Stage | Finance Major – Typical Job Title | Salary Range (RM) | Management Major – Typical Job Title | Salary Range (RM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Level (0–2 yrs) | Graduate Financial Analyst / Risk Analyst | RM 2,800 – RM 3,800 | Graduate Management Trainee / Project Coordinator | RM 2,800 – RM 3,800 |
| Mid Level (3–7 yrs) | Investment Banker / Corporate Finance Executive | RM 5,000 – RM 7,500 | Operations Manager / Business Development Executive | RM 4,500 – RM 7,000 |
| Senior Level (8–15 yrs) | Senior Analyst / Portfolio Manager | RM 8,000 – RM 12,000 | Senior Manager / Corporate Strategist | RM 8,000 – RM 12,000 |
| Executive Level (15+ yrs) | Finance Director / CFO | RM 15,000 – RM 25,000 | General Manager / CEO | RM 15,000 – RM 25,000 |
✅ This listing reflects the official Swinburne Sarawak Bachelor of Business programme, with Finance and Management clearly separated as individual majors under the same accreditation.