Banking and Finance Program

SPECIALTY : Banking and Finance

DURATION : 3 years (6 Semesters)

DEGREE IN VIEW : Bachelor of Science (BSc)

DEPARTMENT : Banking and Finance

FACULTY : Faculty of Business and Management Science (FBMS)

Category : Undergraduate

Mission

The mission of the Department of Banking and Finance is to provide a sound and competitive banking/financial program with the use of modern learning tools and practical field exposures to satisfy the expectations of contemporary financial markets, by producing graduates majoring in Banking and Finance and graduates with a special minor option in Microfinance.

Program Objectives

The Bachelor of Banking and Finance degree program is aimed at sharpening student’s knowledge and skills in banking and finance and finally producing graduates who will:

(a.) Be critical and creative scholars capable of:

producing innovative solutions to banking and finance problems and
Effectively applying research skills in banking and finance.

(b.) Be responsible and effective global citizens capable of:

Confidently engaging in national and international banking and finance activities. and
Demonstrating competitive banking and finance knowledge and skills.

(c.) Possess a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and who are able to meet the requirements of the banking and finance job market.

(d.) Possess a well-developed understanding of multi-disciplinary decision making.

Admission Requirements

General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level pass in at least two subjects in the Arts or Sciences in addition to university requirements.

Graduation Requirements

To be awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Banking and Finance, the student must:

Meet all the graduation requirements set out in the General Academic Regulations
Successfully complete all required courses in the programme
Carry out an independent research project under the supervision of a faculty member in the Department of Banking and Finance.
Students must complete an eight week long industrial attachment at the end of the second semester of the second year. This practical on-site work experience provides the student with the opportunity to gain industrial experience before they graduate. Student assessment will be based on the students’ on- the job performance and on a comprehensive report written by the student.
Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

Career Opportunities

The following are some career possibilities that students can expect upon graduation:

Build a career in a finance department of major establishments and financial institutions.
Gain employment in retail, wholesale, international investment, funding, and banking services etc.