Program Overview

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Bachelor of Science in Finance

The Bachelor of Science in Finance program at the University of Sharjah is designed to prepare students for careers in financial markets, institutions, or government, as well as for graduate studies in finance. The program requires the completion of 123 credits of courses and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.

Degree Structure

• College: Business Administration
• Department: Finance and Economics
• Level: Undergraduate
• Study System: Courses
• Total Credit Hours: 123 Cr. Hrs.
• Duration: 4 Years
• Intake: Fall and Spring
• Language: English
• Study Mode: Full Time

Degree Overview

The Finance major prepares students who want to pursue careers in financial markets, institutions, or government, or pursue graduate studies in finance. They will also be academically prepared to take prestigious professional certifications such as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), the Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Financial Management (CFM), and Certified Financial Planner (CFP).

What You Will Learn

Finance degrees usually cover a combination of technical and theoretical knowledge, including the basic finance skills needed to enter finance careers. Students will learn how wealth is measured and how finance influences and shapes the way companies behave. Economics and statistics are also covered, as they are crucial to understanding finance. Other important finance topics that will be taught include accounting, mathematical methods, macro and microeconomics, and information technology.

University Requirements

Every student is required to take 24 credit hours of general education courses, including 18 mandatory credit hours and 6 elective credit hours.

College Requirements

The College requirements consist of 54 credit hours of common courses taken by several undergraduate programs offered in the college. These courses include:

• Mathematics for Business
• Business Statistics
• Principles of Microeconomics
• Principles of Macroeconomics
• Financial Accounting
• Managerial Accounting
• Financial Management
• Principles of Management
• Principles of Marketing
• Legal Environment of Business
• Organizational Behavior
• Ethics and Islamic Values in Business
• Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Research Methods
• Strategic Management
• Introduction to BIS

Degree Requirements

The program consists of the following categories:

• Mandatory Core Courses (24 credit hours)
• Electives Core Courses (6 credit hours)
• Minor Courses (15 credit hours)

Mandatory Core Courses

The list of mandatory core courses includes:

• Corporate Finance
• Investment Analysis
• Banking Operations Management
• Internship in Finance I
• Internship in Finance II
• Risk Management
• International Financial Management
• Financial Markets and Institutions
• Seminar in Finance and Banking

Electives Core Courses

Students must choose 6 credit hours of core elective courses from the following list:

• Real Estate Finance
• Portfolio Management
• Derivatives
• Credit Analysis and Lending Management
• Sustainable Finance
• Islamic Banking and Finance
• Financial Technology

Minor Courses

Each student in the B.Sc. in Finance program must take a minor program (15 credit hours) offered by the department or the college. Available minors include:

• Management
• Human Resource Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Marketing
• Accounting
• Economics
• Business Information Technology

Course Description

The courses described below constitute all courses, mandatory and electives, offered by the Department of Finance and Economics. College required courses are described in the College of Business Administration section.

Finance Courses

Descriptions of all courses offered by the Finance program are given below, including:

• Personal Finance
• Financial Management
• Corporate Finance
• Investment Analysis
• Banking Operations Management
• Risk Management
• International Financial Management
• Financial Markets and Institutions
• Seminar in Finance and Banking
• Portfolio Management
• Derivatives
• Credit Analysis and Lending Management
• Internship in Finance I
• Internship in Finance II
• Real Estate Finance
• Sustainable Finance
• Financial Technology
• Islamic Banking and Finance

Economics Courses

The Department of Finance and Economics offers various economics courses, including:

• Introduction to Economics for NBS
• Principles of Microeconomics
• Principles of Macroeconomics
• Intermediate Microeconomics
• Intermediate Macroeconomics
• Managerial Economics
• Introduction to Econometrics
• Public Economics
• Money and Banking
• International Economics
• Economic Development

Career Path

Employers highly value Finance graduates, who embark on various career paths post-graduation, including:

• Accountancy and Professional Services
• Finance, Banking, and Islamic Banking
• Government Positions
• Corporate Finance
• Investment roles
• Insurance Sector
• Real Estate
• Financial Planning Consultation
• Fund Management

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