B.Sc. Honours in Finance and Insurance
Eligibility: A minimum GPA of 2.50 at the end level II for all registered courses including CS core courses.
Finance and Insurance are areas with a great potential of applicable advanced research and rewarding career options in a wide range of industries. These fields have shown substantial growth despite the recent economic downturn. Therefore, there is a high degree of guaranteed employability in comparison with other areas. Studying finance and insurance could be a good choice for potential students who wish to pursue their career either in postgraduate research or in the insurance sector. These fields are dense with job opportunities in a growing knowledge economy.
Intended Learning Outcomes
At the end of the 04 years (SLQF Level 6) BSc Honours in Finance and Insurance (Industrial Orientation) holders should be able to:
- demonstrate thorough and systematic understanding of advanced concepts in the field of finance and insurance.
- demonstrate practical skills in applied mathematics, finance, insurance and related disciplines, through the use of established techniques and development of new techniques.
- demonstrate creativity through innovation.
- effectively communicate information and ideas to a wider audience.
- recognize and act on opportunities.
- practice professionalism and uphold ethical standards.
- function independently as well as interdependently.
- demonstrate leadership skills.
- express emotional and intellectual maturity in a global setting.
Specific Learning Outcomes
On completion of the programme which consists of a course work component together with an industrial training and industrial research project, the students should be able to:
- demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in the terminologies, theories, concepts, practices and skills specific to the field of finance and insurance.
- apply best practices in financial management to make plans, organize projects, monitor outcomes and provide financial leadership.
- observe and interpret financial markets to uncover potential opportunities and construct financial portfolios.
- apply the Standards of Practice and Codes of Conduct of Financial Practitioners to address ethical challenges within the business environment.