Programme aims and Learning Outcomes

• Programme Aims:

  1. Appraise Financial Systems, the structure and functioning of financial systems.
  2. Mastering Financial Concepts and Tools and acquire a comprehensive understanding of financial concepts, theories, and analytical tools.
  3. Developing analytical skills to interpret and evaluate financial data, assess investment opportunities, and analyze risk.
  4. Navigating financial markets, including equity markets, bond markets, commodities markets, and foreign exchange markets.
  5. Develop Managing Risks expertise in risk management techniques, including identifying, measuring, and mitigating financial risks.
  6. Embracing financial technology to understand and leverage the advancements in financial technology, commonly known as fintech.
  7. Promoting financial inclusion to promote financial inclusion and accessibility by understanding the needs of diverse populations and developing strategies to provide inclusive financial services.
  8. Practising Ethical Conduct to emphasize ethical conduct in finance and banking.

• Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs):

  1. Describe the financial concepts, theories, and principles
  2. Apply critical thinking and analytical skills to evaluate financial data, perform financial analysis, and make informed decisions
  3. Demonstrate a range of financial tools and techniques, such as financial modelling, valuation methods, portfolio management strategies, and risk assessment methods.
  4. Appraise the regulatory frameworks and ethical standards that govern the finance and banking industry.
  5. Measure the attitude, skill sets, competencies and gain confidence to incubate start-ups and thrive towards their goals in the competitive entrepreneurial.
  6. Develop research topics related to the banking and finance field to make new theoretical and academic contributions in the field of banking and finance.
  7. Effectively communicate financial information, ideas, and recommendations to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.