BFW3841 Credit analysis and lending management
Faculty of Business and Economics
BFW3841 Credit analysis and lending management is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It needs (BFC3170, BFW2401 or BFF2401) and (BFC2140, BFB2140, BFW2140 or BFF2140).
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BFW3841
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After BFW3841
No unit lists BFW3841 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
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Overview
This unit is designed to help you better understand the lending functions of banks, the types of lending products available to individuals and corporate borrowers, the credit origination process, qualitative and quantitative analysis to evaluate the creditworthiness of prospective borrowers, loan management and the principles of responsible banking. This unit will prepare you to become a credit analyst at banks or other lending institutions.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Written80%
- Presentation20%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
recommend lending products based on borrowers' needs
- 2
evaluate the creditworthiness of borrowers using qualitative and quantitative techniques in loan applications
- 3
demonstrate communication skills in presenting credit analysis findings to the approval committee
- 4
apply reflective thinking skills related to loan documentation and management
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit provides you with the opportunity to engage in industry-based learning to incorporate professional and industry experience into your studies.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
Where it fits
BFW3841 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Sheena Sara
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BFW3841?
You need (BFC3170, BFW2401 or BFF2401) and (BFC2140, BFB2140, BFW2140 or BFF2140) before you enrol.
When is BFW3841 offered?
In 2026, BFW3841 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is BFW3841?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BFW3841 have an exam?
No. BFW3841 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include BFW3841?
BFW3841 is part of Banking and financial management.