Bachelor of Commerce in Investment and Banking

The programme is designed for prospective graduates seeking to develop business skills and competencies to start and grow small businesses and contribute to economic growth and the creation of sustainable job opportunities. Many big companies across the globe started small and grew into conglomerates. Hence, the key thrust of the programme is to develop business owners or managers capable of scaling up business
entities and transforming economies across the globe.

Admissions Criteria

• BGCSE/equivalent with 5 Passes including English and Mathematics.
• Applicants in possession of a Diploma or Higher Diploma in related field may be given exemptions based on the credit point equivalency.

Graduates of this programme can

• Develop strategies that drive the operations of financial institution
• Effectively communicate financial information and its implications on investment decisions
• Advise on mergers and acquisitions
• Manage financial risk and advise in international trade transactions
• Develop and implement credit policies for financial institutions
• Evaluate macro economic factors and give advice on their effect to financial institutions
• Analyse and evaluate financial information
• Manage investments and develop risk mitigation measures
• Use research information to advise on policy options
• Evaluate the long term profitability of investments and provide advise to investors
• Develop new businesses ideas and help improve existing ones
• Develop and implement corporate governance guidelines for financial institutions

Career Prospects

• Investment
• Banking
• Portfolio Management
• Accounting
• Estate Administration
• Taxation
• Auditing
• Corporate Governance
• Stock Brokers
• Market Analyst
• Consultancy: Public and Private Sector

Skills Developed

• An interest in the financial institutions and how they function
• Willingness to work long hours
• Excellent skills in excel
• Good analytical skills, and the ability to see the big picture
• Energetic and an intense desire to learn
• Highly organised and effective decision making
• Internet Savvy
• Enthusiasm and dedication
• Excellent mathematical skills
• Good planning and organizational abilities
• Strong personal and people skills
• Effective communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Adaptability and flexibility