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Bachelor of Commerce in Banking and Finance

Undergraduate programmeModules listed for 8 semesters

The fundamental mission of B. Com in BANKING and FINANCE is to expose and equip the learners with commercial theory, skills, competencies and knowledge required to seize opportunities and make them into successes, and to adapt to challenges and dynamic changes when they occur in any Financial sectors.

Purpose Of Programme

The fundamental mission of B. Com in BANKING and FINANCE is to expose and equip the learners with commercial theory, skills, competencies and knowledge required to seize opportunities and make them into successes, and to adapt to challenges and dynamic changes when they occur in any Financial sectors. Graduates of this learning programme will be able to integrate best practices involved in the management of financial institution through adherence to the professional, regulatory and legal requirements guiding financial practitioners. Furthermore, graduates are able to think and work under pressure with creativity, leadership and enterprise skills.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the Course period learners should be able to:

  • Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge of the theoretical and professional disciplines of banking, finance, investment analysis, portfolio management, accountancy, economics, quantitative methods, law, and the Financial Services Industry.
  • Exercise informed commercial judgment within a professional setting which emphasizes ethical and responsible decision making.
  • Integrate technical and conceptual knowledge, and interpersonal skills to work effectively within the Financial Services Industry.
  • Acquire and synthesize information within a complex banking and finance setting.
  • Think critically and creatively to identify better solutions within banking and financial constraints.
  • Work collaboratively with others to solve applied banking and finance problems.
  • Communicate and explain specialized technical advice, knowledge and ideas, toprofessionals and non-experts involved with the Financial Services Industry.

Enrolment Criteria

Normal Entry

  • BGCSE or equivalent (Best 6 subjects, 36 points and above)
  • OVC / RAC / SEN (Best 6 subjects, 31 points and above)
  • NCQF Level 4 in TVET (in relevant certificate IV)
  • Discontinued OVC / RAC / SEN.

Mature Entry

  • Mature Entry is provided for candidates who meet the necessary criteria.
  • Progression / Reinstatements students considered based on recognition of prior learning (RPL).

Modules Covered

Semester 15 modules
  1. 1Introduction to Accounting and Finance
  2. 2Introduction to Business Statistics
  3. 3Information Communication Technology
  4. 4Business Communications
  5. 5Introduction to Banking and Finance
Semester 25 modules
  1. 1Financial Accounting
  2. 2Business Economics
  3. 3Business Law
  4. 4Company Accounts
  5. 5Botswana Corporate Taxation
Semester 34 modules
  1. 1Banking
  2. 2Customer Relationship Management
  3. 3Business Statistics
  4. 4Risk Control and Strategies
Semester 44 modules
  1. 1Leadership
  2. 2Financial Statement Analysis
  3. 3Managerial Accounting
  4. 4Stock Market and Investments
Semester 54 modules
  1. 1Treasury Management
  2. 2Research Methods
  3. 3Entrepreneurship Management
  4. 4Information Technology in Banking
Semester 62 modules
  1. 1Commercial Banking
  2. 2Corporate Finance
Optional Modules Semester 6 (Choose 2)4 modules
  1. 1Financial Instruments and Markets
  2. 2Business Environment
  3. 3Management of Financial Institutions
  4. 4Auditing
Semester 74 modules
  1. 1Corporate Strategy
  2. 2International Banking
  3. 3International Financial Markets and Institutions
  4. 4Corporate Governance and Ethics
Semester 82 modules
  1. 1Dissertation
  2. 2Industrial Attachment

Career Pathways

The Banking and Finance qualification holder(s) is unique and in that the skills involved can be easily be transferred into a variety of well-compensated specialty areas to be employed as:

  • Accountant
  • Asset Manager
  • Agent and Broker
  • Assistant Accountant
  • Cashier/Teller
  • Credit and Risk Manager
  • Development Officer
  • Equity Research Analyst
  • Internal Auditor
  • Investment Banker
  • Insurance Manager
  • Investment Analyst
  • Loan Officer
  • Loan Counsellor
  • Loss Control Specialist
  • Market Analyst
  • Marketing Manager
  • Marketing and Sales Executive
  • Personal Financial Advisor
  • Risk Analyst
  • Recovery Agent
  • Sales Officer
  • Stock Analyst
  • Sales Manager
  • Securities Analyst
  • Sales Representative
  • Treasurer

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