Description
About the Department
The Banking and Finance program has been developed to build up competencies in finance, banking, accounting, insurance, and management as well as legal frameworks. It has a special focus on banking and finance areas. The program aims at developing the necessary skills and knowledge to successfully manage financial and banking activities, projects, and entities at local and international levels. The program offers a comprehensive understanding of a variety of banking and finance concepts, instruments, methods, and techniques in a global context. Our graduates will be able to critically think about current issues in the banking and finance field.
Goal & Objectives
The main goal of the BS in Banking and Finance program is to prepare highly educated professionals in banking and finance areas. The program’s qualification objectives are to support the personal development of students, involving them in research activities that will contribute to students’ local and international employability. Students will be engaged in activities in financial and banking entities in favor of economic and social development at the international level. The program will prepare students for active citizenship, forming appropriate cultural, social, and behavioral skills.
Career Opportunities
Banking and Finance related positions are always in high demand with varied job possibilities and ongoing requests for skilled experts. The BS in Banking and Finance degree enables you to find a career within corporations, investment and commercial banks, insurance companies, and governmental organizations. The BS in Banking and Finance program will prepare you for career opportunities in today’s dynamic job market. Our graduates will have a solid career foundation in a broad spectrum of fields from large corporations to small and medium enterprises, public companies, international organizations, and the Central Bank. The main focus is on preparing skilled undergraduates who would have successful careers in professional positions within financial fields, capital market operations, risk management, investment management, and corporate finance.
Learning Outcomes
Program graduates will be equipped with all the knowledge, skills, and competencies that comprise the program learning outcomes (PLOs) to successfully join the banking and finance work environment.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge proficiency in banking and finance theories.
2. Explain the fundamental functions of banking and financial structures, markets, and securities.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of theories, concepts, and models in the areas of economics, and business management.
4. Construct companies’ financial statements by applying international accounting standards.
5. Analyze banking and financial data by applying financial ratios.
6. Employ research skills to carry out quantitative and qualitative research analysis by applying modern information technologies.
7. Evaluate banking and finance-related issues from ethics and social responsibility perspectives.
8. Apply critical thinking and creativity skills, collaboration, and teamwork values in a professional work environment.
9. Apply developed knowledge, skills, and competencies to continue in graduate programs and pursue an international career.
Requirement
A copy of your High School Diploma (O LEVEL & A LEVEL) e.g (WAEC, NECO, SAT, KCSE, ZIMSEC, GCE)
A copy of your International passport Bio-data page.
A copy of your recent Passport Photo.
A valid copy of your Result Checker Card.
All applicants for undergraduate degree courses must possess a minimum qualification of five (5) credits, in the Senior Secondary School Certificate (WAEC, NECO, SAT, KCSE, ZIMSEC, GCE).