Overview
The Banking and Finance degree programme is jointly offered by the Department of Economics and Mona School of Business and Management, drawing upon course offerings from both Departments.
Upon completion of the undergraduate degree in Banking and Finance, students should be able to:
- Apply appropriate methodologies to the analysis and solution of financial problems including, inter alia, financial analysis, valuation of real and financial assets, risk management, and investment analysis.
- Describe personal financial and investment concepts that enable the provision of advice on investments, insurance, and estate planning.
- Explain the role of financial management in the business firm and in the public sector.
- Explain the functioning and operation of financial markets and the roles of financial institutions.
- Evaluate social and ethical issues and dilemmas related to banking and finance.
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Entry Requirements
OPTION 1
Five (5) CXC/CSEC (General Proficiency Grades I-III ) or GCE/ BGCSE O'Level (Grades A-C) with compulsory subjects Mathematics and English Language in addition to two (2) CAPE subjects either at Unit 1 or 2 (Grade 1-4) and current registration for either Unit 1 or 2 or GCE/BGCSE A’ Level passes in a minimum of two (2) subjects;
OPTION 2
An Associate degree, Diploma and/or Certificate from other approved tertiary institutions having
attained a B+ average or a minimum GPA of 2.5;
OPTION 3
High School (Grade 12) transcript with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a minimum SAT I score of 1200
plus a minimum of two (2) SAT II subjects at a score of 500 or above or successful completion of
Advanced Placement Courses or the International Baccalaureate programme