BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance
About this programme
The BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance program equips students with a broad understanding of Managerial, Financial, and Economic concepts, enabling them to gain an awareness of the current practices and problems implicit in modern-day banking and finance. The program allows bankers and non-bankers to augment their training and knowledge by transferring to them comprehensive knowledge in the rapidly changing ICT in the banking and financial environment. This 4 years program aims to produce graduates who would have the necessary skills, industry and banking experience, are knowledgeable and creative so that they become indispensable in a rapidly changing banking and financial sector.
Entry requirements
GCE A Level Holders Passes in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better). Also, the applicant must have had credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE “O” Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Science subject (for non-science students) and an Arts subject (for science students). SSSCE, GBCE or WASSCE Credit Passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects. Foreign Students Applicant must hold a qualification in either Baccalaureate (IB), IGCSE, GCSE or American Grades 12 and 13 examinations. Applicants must show evidence of proficiency in English. National Accreditation Board on any relevant qualifications excerpt the stated. Diploma Holders Applicants with a Diploma from a Polytechnic or Accredited Educational Institution may also apply to study for this program. HND holder with a management or IT-related background is exempted from level 100 and 200 courses of the programme. An HND holder with a field other than management or Information Technology is exempted from the level 100 courses only of the programme. Requirements are as follows: Graduated with a good HND certificate or Equivalent At least 2nd Class Lower Division or equivalent. The awarding body must be an accredited tertiary institution 2-year post-HND or equivalent working experience Admission to Level 200/300 depending on the area of specialization
Career prospects
A BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance degree opens up a range of careers from Finance and Banking Advisor, Investment Banker, Investment Portfolio Manager, Accounting, Manager, Financial Manager, Chief Financial Officer, etc. Graduates are offered the practical management education and enough breadth in complementary academic subjects to prepare them to function effectively in complex organizations, government, industry, e-commerce firms, large or small business, financial institutions, manufacturing, distribution, retailing, the service sector. Those with an entrepreneurial spirit may choose to start their own company.