Real-World Finance Projects
See how our students apply budget foundations to create meaningful impact in their communities and professional lives
Projects Making a Difference
Community Budget Workshop Series
Students designed and delivered free financial literacy workshops for low-income families in Ipoh, teaching practical budgeting techniques that participants could implement immediately.
Small Business Financial Planning Tool
A team created a simple Excel-based budgeting system specifically for Malaysian micro-businesses, complete with GST calculations and seasonal adjustment features.
University Student Emergency Fund Guide
Research project analyzing student spending patterns at local universities, resulting in practical recommendations for building emergency savings on limited income.
Project Evolution Timeline
Retirement Planning Calculator
Student developed an interactive tool helping Malaysians understand EPF contributions and supplementary retirement planning based on current inflation rates.
Housing Affordability Study
Current research examining housing costs versus income ratios across different Malaysian states, with practical budgeting strategies for first-time home buyers.
Digital Payment Budget Tracker
Upcoming project to create budgeting methods adapted for the growing cashless economy, helping users track spending across multiple digital platforms.
Student Experiences
"Working on the community workshop project taught me more about real budgeting challenges than any textbook could. Seeing families actually use what we taught them was incredibly rewarding."
"The research phase was challenging, but learning to analyze real spending data gave me skills I use in my current job. Plus, knowing our findings helped actual students manage their money better made all the late nights worthwhile."