SDS Students Enhance Financial Literacy Through Immersive Bursa Malaysia Experience

Sunway Diploma Studies (SDS) students embarked on an insightful educational journey to Bursa Malaysia last month, exploring the dynamic world of finance and trading.

The participants, mainly from the Diploma in Finance programme, gained valuable insights from the financial experts of Bursa Malaysia which crucial for developing effective financial players.

According to the lecturer, Ms. Jane, the event was designed to provide students with a fresh perspective on important topics in finance such as market analysis, investment strategies, the role of the stock exchange in the economy, and various investment assets available to the public.

“Students were exposed to valuable insights about the Securities Market, the Derivatives Market, the Islamic Market, Bursa Academy, and Bursa Market Place,” she said.

“Our students enjoyed this out-of-the-classroom experience and gained valuable insights into the behaviour of financial assets in Malaysia and they were particularly impressed with the database available for the reference of the public at Bursa Academy,” she added.

This educational trip to Bursa Malaysia significantly enhanced the students’ understanding of financial concepts in the real world. They left with a stronger foundation in financial literacy, which will benefit their future studies and careers.

SDS is committed to ensuring that students are well-exposed to the real working world and are as prepared as possible before entering the industry.