SBLL
Department of Accounting and Finance
BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance
BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance
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.
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PROGRAMME DURATION & MODE OF STUDY
We have Morning, Evening or Weekend Mode of Study option for the entire duration of the programme of study. If you opt for Morning you shall remain on that status for your entire programme. This is a first degree programme and it is for a duration of Four (4) Years.
Career Opportunities
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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.
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Entry Requirements and Guidelines
The class of people who qualify to apply for this programme includes WASSCE/SSSCE Holders, GCE/IGCSE (Cambridge) ‘A’ Levels, Mature Applicants, General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE) holders, Advance Business Certificate Examination (ABCE) holders, Holders of International Baccalaureate (IB), American High School Grades 12 and 13 examinations. The University shall request an evaluation of results/Certificate other than those mentioned above, from the National Accreditation Board and/or other International Credential Evaluation Agency to facilitate the determination of the suitability of the applicant for admission. Applicants from French Speaking Countries must provide a minimum of one year English Proficiency Certificate. Documents not in English should be accompanied by accredited translations in English. Applicants from other universities (local and international) who are seeking admission to continue their programme are required to submit official transcript through the Regent Ghana Admission Office or to the Head of Department. Proof of English proficiency and English translation of the transcript must be added where necessary.ls.
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 Baccalaurette (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
Applicant with Diploma from 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 related is exempted from the level 100 courses only of the programme.
- Graduated with a good HND certificate or Equivalent
- At least 2nd Class Lower Division or equivalent.
- Awarding body must be an accredited tertiary institutions
- 2-year post-HND or equivalent working experience
- Admission to Level 200/300 depending on the area of specialization
Programme Structure
First Year
Semester I
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit |
| SSOAC 1553 | Quantitative Techniques | 3 |
| SOGE 1573 | Studies in African Development | 3 |
| SOED 1533 | Communication Skills I | 3 |
| SICS 1593 | Intro. to Information Technology I | 3 |
| LAFR 1513 | French Language I | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Semester II
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| SOPS 1513 | Intro to General Psychology | 3 |
| SOGE 1583 | Logic & Reasoning | 3 |
| SOED 1543 | Communication Skills II | 3 |
| SICS 1663 | Intro to Info Technology II | 3 |
| LAFR 1523 | French Language II | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Second Year
Semester I
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit |
| SOBF 3583 | Bank Treasury Management | 3 |
| SOBF 2573 | Banking Operations and Ethics | 3 |
| SOBF 2613 | Accounting & Finance I | 3 |
| SOAC 4713 | Financial Management I | 3 |
| SOEC 2513 | Elements of Economics I | 3 |
| LAFR 2513 | Business French I | 3 |
| Total | 18 | |
| Electives | ||
| SOBF 2552 | Intro. Business Info. Systems | 3 |
| LAFR 2513 | Business French I | 3 |
| SICS 2573 | Database Management Systems | 3 |
Semester II
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| SOBF 2523 | Monetary and Financial Systems | 3 |
| SOBF2623 | Accounting & Finance II | 3 |
| SOAC 4723 | Financial Management II | 3 |
| SOEC 2523 | Elements of Economics II | 3 |
| SOMA 2743 | Business Environment in Ghana | 3 |
| LAFR 2523 | Business French II | 3 |
| Total | 18 | |
| Electives | ||
| LAFR 2523 | Business French II | 3 |
| SICS 2593 | Programming with Visual Basic.Net | 3 |
Third Year
Semester I
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| SOBF 3513 | Corporate Finance I | 3 |
| SOBF 2542 | Risk Management in Banking | 3 |
| SOBF 2512 | Law Relating to Banking Services | 3 |
| LAFR 3522 | Business Communication in French I | 3 |
| SOBF 3552 | Financial Services Accounting | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
| Electives | ||
| SOMA 2542 | Company Law I | 3 |
| SOBF 3593 | Public Expenditure and Taxation | 3 |
| SOBF 3613 | Econometric Methods | 3 |
Semester II
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| SOBF 3523 | Corporate Finance II | 3 |
| SOBF 2533 | Marketing of Financial Services | 3 |
| SOBF 3562 | Domestic & International Banking | 3 |
| SOMA 3832 | Business Research Methods | 3 |
| LAFR 3512 | Business Communication in French II | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
| Electives | ||
| SOMA 3813 | Company Law II | 3 |
| SOBF 3643 | Economics for Financial Markets | 3 |
| SOMA 3553 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| SICS 3793 | GIS Fundamentals | 3 |
Fourth Year
Semester I
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit |
| SOBF 3533 | Banking Practice I | 3 |
| SOBF 4503 | Thesis/Project I | 3 |
| SOMA 4513 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| LAFR 4513 | Functional French in Banking & French. | 3 |
| SICS 4693 | Computer Security | 3 |
| SICS 4853 | Advanced Visual Basic.NET Programming | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
Semester II
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| SOBF 4593 | Banking Practice II | 3 |
| SOBF 4533 | Mgmt. Of Financial Institutions | 3 |
| SOBF 3662 | International Business & Trade | 3 |
| SOBF 4603 | Thesis/Project II | 3 |
| SICS 4863 | Spreadsheet Modelling for Business Decisions | 3 |
| SOBF 4583 | Electronic Banking | 3 |
| Total | 18 | |
| Electives | ||
| SOBF 4623 | Investments in Third World Economies |