Banking

4 Associate of the Institute of Canadian Bankers (AICB) 4 B.Sc. (Hons) Banking and Financial Services

Associate of the Institute of Canadian Bankers (AICB)

Department: Department of Professional Studies   Description: The primary purpose of this course is to prepare students for the Diploma in Banking and Membership of Institute of Canadian Bankers.   Entry Requirements: GCSE or an equivalent qualification. All applications are considered individually and all equivalent UK and international qualifications are accepted. For applicants for whom English is not their first language, an IELTS score of 5 or equivalent will also be required.   Course Content: Semester 1 Marketing Communicating to Succeed Semester 2 Financial Products and Services Consumer Behaviour and Financial Needs Semester 3 Introduction to Bank Financial Management Fundamentals of Personal Finance / or Consumer Credit The student must have one year of Financial Service Experience or must complete the AICB Integrative Project to become eligible for the AICB designation.   Examining Authorities: Canadian Securities Institute, Montreal, Canada     Duration: 3 semesters (18 months).   Contact: The Director Department of Professional Studies Tel: 24502288 Ext 204 Fax: 24505826 The Coordinator, Tel: 24502288 Ext: 408 E-mail: info@cbfs.edu.om   top

B.Sc. (Hons) Banking and Financial Services

Department: Department of Undergraduate Studies   Description: This degree is being offered in response to the accelerating demand for such educational opportunities, as well as the need for qualified personnel with specialized knowledge and skills in the industry. This degree provides grounding in Banking and Finance within a strong social science framework. The degree has been developed and written by leaders in both academic research and in the professional Banking and Financial market. The curriculum is designed in such a way that not only high school leavers but also working professionals can pursue their educational qualification. The undergraduate programme is designed to help develop important skills and to help succeed in the Banking and Financial sectors.   Entry Requirements: High school leavers grade C or above in secondary high school including grade C or above in both Mathematics and English. IELTS 5.5 or above or equivalent.   Course Content: A College Requirements (39 Credits) 1 Math 1 2 Math 2 3 Principles of Statistics 4 Principles of Business Management 5 Principles of Accounting 1 6 Principles of Accounting 2 7 Macroeconomics 8 Microeconomics 9 Principles of Financial Management 10 Business Communication 11 Principles of Marketing 12 Oman and Islamic Civilization 13 Computer Skills B Specialization Requirements (72 Credits) 1 Intermediate Financial Management 2 International Financial Management 3 Feasibility Study and Project Appraisals 4 Investment Management 5 Investment Portfolio Management 6 Financial Markets 7 Financial Accounting 8 Financial Analysis 9 Financial Math 10 Insurance 11 Public Finance 12 Domestic Banking Operations 13 International Banking Operations 14 Banking Management 15 Banking Credit 16 Islamic Banks 17 Marketing of Bank Services 18 Money and Banking 19 Computer Applications in Banking Finance 20 Management of Foreign Exchange 21 Research Methodology 22 Management Information System 23 Applied Statistics 24 Commercial Laws of Oman C Electives (9 Credits) – Choose 3 courses 1 Operation Research 2 Organization Theory 3 Human Resource Management 4 Managerial Accounting 5 Marketing Strategy 6 International Business   Total Courses  = 40   Total Credit Hours = 120   Examining Authorities: The Arab Academy of Banking and Financial Sciences.     Duration: To graduate, a student has to complete 120 credit hours that are split into college requirements, specialization requirements and elective courses as shown in the programme content. Courses are offered in two main semesters (first and second) in addition to the summer semester.   Contact: Admissions Officer Admissions and Marketing Department Tel: 24505836/37 Ext 104 Fax: 24505979 E-mail: Fairouz@cbfs.edu.om   top

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