BACHELOR IN :
BANKING AND FINANCE
Banking and Finance
A sound and competitive banking and financial programme, taught with modern learning tools and practical field exposure to satisfy the expectations of contemporary financial markets — producing graduates majoring in Banking and Finance, with a special minor option in Microfinance.
Pathways through the degree
The department offers a major, a minor, an honours track and a compulsory industrial attachment.
Major in Banking and Finance
Complete all required courses and obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
Minor option
Cover at least 75% of the compulsory courses for the degree, plus at least 25% of the compulsory courses in the minor department.
Honours programme
A CGPA of 3.20 or higher at the end of the third year, plus an independent research project supervised by a faculty member.
Industrial attachment
Eight weeks at the end of the second semester of the second year — assessed on job performance and a comprehensive report.
Admission and graduation requirements
Admission requires General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level passes in at least two subjects in the Arts or Sciences, in addition to University requirements. To be awarded the degree, students must meet the graduation requirements set out in the General Academic Regulations, successfully complete all required courses, and obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
Programme objectives
The Bachelor of Banking and Finance programme is aimed at sharpening students' knowledge and skills in banking and finance, and finally producing graduates who meet the requirements of the job market.
Critical and creative scholars
Producing innovative solutions to banking and finance problems.
Effective researchers
Applying research skills to banking and finance questions.
Responsible global citizens
Confidently engaging in national and international banking and finance activities.
Competitive knowledge and skills
Demonstrated against what the market actually requires.
Comprehensive command of the discipline
Able to meet the requirements of the banking and finance job market.
Multi-disciplinary decision making
A well-developed understanding of how decisions are really made.
Employment opportunities and careers
The department identifies the following career possibilities that students can expect upon graduation.
Meet the expectations of contemporary financial markets
Modern learning tools, practical field exposure, and a special minor option in Microfinance.