Bachelor of Business Administration in Banking and Finance

• Background

The banking world is very dynamic, and probably more complex than those, not in the field, realize. It is carried out by a range of professionals in various divisions, such as investment, commercial and private banking. It requires a diversity of skills and talents, from those who have an aptitude for quantitative measures to those who have superb customer service skills. Plus completing a banking concentration as part of a Bachelor of Business Administration allows students to complete core courses to gain a deep understanding of business concepts across the board (including leadership). “…students are grounded in every key functional area of business through a core curriculum,” IST Burkinafaso’ BBA program. To receive a Bachelor Degree in Banking & Finance, a student must satisfactorily complete 180 credit hours, and Career Opportunities: Banking Professional – Credit Analyst – Banking Teller – Personal Financial Advisory – Loans Officer – Financial Analyst – Financial Controller – Risk Analyst – Broker – Investment Banker – Security Analyst.

• Justification

This programme includes basic courses that provide a solid foundational knowledge of finance, as well as advanced-level courses that take our students deeper into the banking and finance fields, and give them the opportunity to specialize. Courses covering global capital markets equip students to meet the challenges of globalization. The programme enables our students to become effective and efficient bankers and financial analysts in their specialized areas. This interactive Business Administration – Banking and Finance program at IST Burkinafaso   Promotes problem solving, sharpens critical thinking, and prepares tomorrow’s leaders for the real world.

All coursework, including lectures, assignments, and exams, is available through the  online learning system. http://www.ist-ecampus.online/blended/

• The targeted group includes holders of:

The targeted group includes holders of:

-Advanced Level Certificate of Education; Advanced Level Certificate of high school

-Diplomas in  Business Administration  and other related Management  fields;

-GCE ‘A’ Level with two passes : or local Polytechnic Diploma; or International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma; or NUS High School Diploma. Applicants with a Diploma from  recognized institution , or other Diploma qualifications plus an acceptable  score may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis.

• General Objectives

The bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Banking and Finance enables students to demonstrate a wide-range of financial competences and skills. A major in Banking and Finance aims at:

1. Ensuring an exceptional and distinctive learning experience.
2. Providing an educational environment in which students become skilled in actively pursuing the specific discipline of banking and finance.
3. Providing a basic understanding of how to apply key financial concepts and theories.
4. Developing financial technical skills.
5. Understanding how to integrate among areas of management, economics, accounting and finance.
6. Demonstrating the skills necessary to tackle problems within the complex world of international finance and banking.
7. Preparing and implementing findings directed at the evaluation of corporate, market, investment and risk management situations.
8. Demonstrating business and cultural skills related to the professional workplace in a local and international context.

• Specific Objectives
  
  a. Knowledge and Understanding

1. Understand the basic and foundational topics relevant to the business environment.
2. Describe how finance is integrated with business domains.
3. Follow up on contemporary theories for selected aspects of banking and finance.
4. Recognize the mechanism of investment procedures, financial assets allocations and financial strategies within a business. Banking & Finance Major
5. Provide the basis knowledge related to finance theories and models.
6. Provide a foundation in the methods and applications of evaluation in the fields of finance.
7. Acquire adequate knowledge in related fields of accounting, management and economics.
8. Examine methods of managing funds.
9. Differentiate between corporate finance management, investments and financial institutions.
   
   b. Intellectual Skills

1. Demonstrate a solid foundation of the concepts and theories of finance.
2. Evaluate economic, business and financial information for decision making.
3. Evaluate the role of finance for individual organizations and for society as a whole.
4. Undertake effective problem-solving and decision-making using appropriate quantitative and qualitative financial techniques.
5. Attain good negotiation skills in the field of financial management.
6. Build commercial awareness and interests.
   
   c. Practical and Professional Skills

1. Conduct research through the creation, extraction and analysis of financial information.
2. Apply relevant software and programs in order to better analyze financial data.
3. Formulate and implement strategies in financial organizations.
4. Apply creative, logical and critical thinking to respond effectively to financial issues and financial crises.
5. Analyze how corporations deal with financial problems.
   
   d.General and Transferable Skills

1. Communication skills.
2. Presentations skills.
3. Analyze financial data in an organized form.
4. Make effective use of IT tools in the field of finance.
5. Work in a team.
6. Interpersonal skills.
7. Time management skills.

Duration of the Programme: 3 years   and one Year for a Diploma student.

Students are required to complete a total of 180 credit units ( cu) to graduate with a basic degree.