BBA In Banking And Finance
About this programme
BBA Banking & Finance will ensure that, at the end of your course, you acquire the fundamental knowledge, understanding and analytical skills that will equip you for a successful career in the financial and many other sectors, possess coherent analytical framework for the study of banking and financial development through the application of modern financial, managerial and strategic developments that affect real world decisions in the global financial industry among other. At the end of the four (4) years, successful students must have a minimum of 128 credits over eight (8) semesters to complete their programme. A Bachelor of Business Administration in Banking & Finance will be awarded to them.
Entry requirements
1. West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Examinations These are the standard nationally recognized examinations for academic progression into tertiary educational institutions in Ghana. Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) Compulsory Subjects – Grade D or better in three (3) core subjects, including English, Mathematics (Core) and Social Studies or Integrated Science and three Elective Subjects including Elective Mathematics with a minimum of Grade D. West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination(WASSCE) Compulsory Subjects – Grade C6 or better in three (3) core subjects, including English, Mathematics (Core) and Social Studies or Integrated Science and three Elective Subjects including Elective Mathematics with a minimum of Grade C6. General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level 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 Ordinary Level subjects including English, Mathematics and a Science subject (for non-science students) and an Arts subject for Science students. Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE) Passes in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better).Also, the applicant must have credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies in General Business Examination (GBCE). 2. Mature Student 's Entry The mature students’ entry requires applicants to; be at least 25 years old show proof of age with birth certificate provide introductory letter from employer or show any other proof of employment pass the Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by the Dominion University. The examination covers English Language, Mathematics and an Aptitude Test. In lieu of this examination, the applicant should have proof of credit passes in English and Mathematics in any of the nationally recognized examinations (WAEC Examinations). 3. Foreign Qualifications All foreign qualifications are referred to the National Accreditation Board (NAB) for determination of equivalences and eligibility for admission to tertiary institutions in Ghana (National Accreditation Board Act, 2007 [Act 744 (2(2b)]). Note: American SAT, TOEFL etc cannot in themselves be accepted as entry qualifications into Ghanaian tertiary institutions. 4. Higher National Diploma (HND) Qualifications An HND holder applicant must have at least a second-class (Lower Division) certificate to qualify to enroll in this programme. He/she must have at least 2 years post HND working experience. Other Diploma qualifications with equivalence of HND may be considered. Note: Dominion University’s entry qualifications for HND are requirements, which follows the requirement of its Mentoring University. 5. Professional and Other Entry Qualifications Entry into the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with professional certificates and any other qualifications beyond the ones specified above are treated on individual cases, where such certificates are referred to the National Accreditation Board for the establishment of their equivalences, to determine their eligibility for admission into the programme.
Career prospects
1. Loan Officer 2. Financial Consultant 3. Financial Accountant 4. Business Analyst 5. HR Entrepreneur 6. Teller 7. Investment Banking (Capital Markets) 8. Investment Banking 9. Sales & Trading 10. Business Banking 11. Retail or Consumer Banking 12. Private Equity 13. Portfolio and Asset Management 14. Wealth Management (Private Banking) 15. Personal Finance 16. Accounting and Audit Services 17. Tax Advisory 18. Corporate and Institutional Banking