Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance at Imam Abdulrahman University is a four-year program that aims to produce skilled professionals in the banking and finance industry. The curriculum is benchmarked against leading programs and the CFA Body of Knowledge, and prepares graduates for careers in areas such as corporate finance, investment banking, asset management, and financial planning. The program provides a strong foundation in core banking and finance subjects, as well as electives and opportunities for practical experience through a co-op program.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance is a four-year, full-time program offered by Imam Abdulrahman University (IAU). It aims to produce skilled professionals in the field of banking and finance. The Department of Banking and Finance provides a learning environment that exposes students to the latest knowledge in the banking and financial sector. The faculty is committed to continuous educational innovation and applies this to the curriculum and professional activities. Graduates are expected to be well-rounded banking and finance professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in the field.

Outline:

The program is structured over four years, with three semesters per year. The curriculum includes a variety of courses covering core subjects in banking and finance, as well as electives.

First Year:

• Semester One:
• ENGL- 101: General English Language 1 (4 credit hours, 16 contact hours)
• MGMT- 105: Introduction to Business (4 credit hours, 4 contact hours)
• MATH- 114: Principles of Business Mathematics (3 credit hours, 2 contact hours)
• ARAB- 182: Arabic Language skills (2 credit hours, 2 contact hours)
• ISLM- 282: Islamic Ethics and Values (2 credit hours, 2 contact hours)
• Semester Two:
• ENGL- 102: General English Language 2 (3 credit hours, 10 contact hours, Pre-requisite: ENGL 101)
• ENGL- 103: English for Academic and Specific Purpose (3 credit hours, 6 contact hours)
• STAT- 106: Business statistics (3 credit hours, 4 contact hours)
• MGMT- 107: Principles of Management (3 credit hours, 3 contact hours)
• HIST- 281: History and Civilization of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (2 credit hours, 2 contact hours)

Second Year:

• Semester One:
• ECON 201: Principles of Microeconomics (3 credit hours, 3 contact hours)
• MGMT 205: Principles of Management (3 credit hours, 3 contact hours)
• MATH 207: Principles of Business Mathematics (3 credit hours, 3 contact hours)
• LAWP 208: Principles of Business Law (3 credit hours, 3 contact hours)
• Semester Two:
• ECON 202: Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credit hours, 3 contact hours)
• MRKT 209: Principles of Marketing (3 credit hours, 3 contact hours)
• ACCT 203: Principles of Financial Accounting (3 credit hours, 3 contact hours)
• ISLM 282: Islamic Ethics and Values (2 credit hours, 2 contact hours)

Third Year:

• Semester One:
• FIN 210: Principles of Finance (3 credit hours, 3 contact hours)
• MIS 206: Principles of Management Information Systems (3 credit hours, 3 contact hours)
• MGMT 301: Business Communication - 1 (3 credit hours, 3 contact hours)
• HIST 281: History and Civilization of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (2 credit hours, 2 contact hours)
• Semester Two:
• MGMT 305: Business Communication - 2 (3 credit hours, 3 contact hours, Pre-requisite: MGMT 301)
• ACCT 204: Managerial Accounting - 1 (3 credit hours, 3 contact hours, Pre-requisite: ACCT 112)
• Elective (2 credit hours, 4 contact hours, Pre-requisite: Pass 104 Credit Hours)
• Semester Three:
• MATH-302: Statistics for Business (3 credit hours, 3 contact hours)
• BUS 381: Entrepreneurship (2 credit hours, 2 contact hours)
• MGMT 304: Organizational Behavior (3 credit hours, 3 contact hours, Pre-requisite: MGMT 205)
• College Elective - 2 (Credit hours and contact hours vary)

Fourth Year:

• Semester One:
• MATH-308: Quantitative Methods in Business (3 credit hours, 3 contact hours, Pre-requisite: MATH 207 & 302)
• MGMT 303: Business Ethics and Social Responsibility (3 credit hours, 3 contact hours, Pre-requisite: MGMT 205)
• FIN 306: Financial Management (4.50 credit hours, 4 contact hours, Pre-requisite: FIN 110)
• MGMT 311: Strategic Management (3 credit hours, 3 contact hours, Pre-requisite: MGMT 205)
• Semester Two:
• MGMT 401: Global Business (3 credit hours, 3 contact hours, Pre-requisite: MGMT 205)
• FIN 402: Financial Markets Institutions (4.50 credit hours, 4 contact hours, Pre-requisite: FIN 306)
• FIN 403: Bank Management (4.50 credit hours, 4 contact hours, Pre-requisite: FIN 306)
• Semester Three:
• MGMT 410: Operations Management (3 credit hours, 3 contact hours, Pre-requisite: MGMT 205)
• FIN 411: Financial Statement Analysis (4.50 credit hours, 4 contact hours, Pre-requisite: FIN 306)
• Major Elective - 1 (Credit hours and contact hours vary)

Fifth Year:

• Semester One:
• FIN 412: International Finance (4.50 credit hours, 4 contact hours, Pre-requisite: FIN 306)
• FIN 413: Investment and Portfolio Management (4.50 credit hours, 4 contact hours, Pre-requisite: FIN 306)
• College Elective - 3 (Credit hours and contact hours vary)
• Semester Two:
• FIN 501: Financial Derivatives & Risk Management (4.50 credit hours, 4 contact hours, Pre-requisite: FIN 306)
• FIN 502: Computer Applications in Finance (4.50 credit hours, 4 contact hours, Pre-requisite: FIN 306)
• College Elective - 4 (Credit hours and contact hours vary)
• Semester Three:
• Major Elective - 2 (Credit hours and contact hours vary)
• Major Elective - 3 (Credit hours and contact hours vary)
• College Elective - 5 (Credit hours and contact hours vary)
• Semester Four:
• FIN 503: Co-op (9 credit hours, Pre-requisite: 107 CrHrs)

Careers:

The program prepares graduates for a variety of career opportunities in the banking and finance industry, including:

• Corporate Finance
• Investment Banking
• Commercial Banking
• Asset Management
• Real Estate
• Personal Financial Planning
• Fintech Ventures
• Financial planning
• Equity research
• Private equity
• Insurance
• Entrepreneur finance