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Bachelor of Finance
Description:
The Department of Finance at the College of Business and Economics at Qassim University is one of the leading scientific departments in preparing distinguished specialists in the field of finance through innovative learning and teaching, scientific research and effective partnership with the business sector since its establishment under the umbrella of the College of Economics and Administration in 1423 H. In 1445, the new structure of the College of Economics and Administration was approved by the University Council (Decision No. 45/19/24), which included: - Amending the name of the college to "College of Business and Economics" and separating the Department of Finance from the Department of Economics. The Department of Finance aims to develop the knowledge, skills and values that qualify male and female students to work and compete in a wide range of jobs in the field of financial sciences and keep pace with the rapid changes in the same field, by providing a high-quality educational, research and community environment.
Eligible Applicants
Students
Method of study
Regularity
Degree
Bachelor
School level
University study
Place of study (Male Students)
Buraydah - Qassim Region - Headquarters
Place of study (female students)
Buraydah - Qassim Region - Headquarters
Required specialization
Funding
Years of study
4
Study period
Morning
Number of Credit Hours
129
Credits required for graduation
129
Tuition fees
free
Preference Mechanism for Admission
Secondary school
%30
General Aptitude Test
%30
Achievement test
%40
Educational goals :
1- Emphasize the quality of education in the department.
2- Raising the merit, competitiveness, professional and technical ability of students.
3- Supporting and encouraging scientific and applied research and innovation to promote sustainable development.
4- Strengthening community service and partnership with the business sector
The Department of Finance seeks to achieve its goals through programs of study characterized by the following:
1- Qualifying graduates with competitive advantages in the labor market.
2- Developing community partnerships to raise the financial awareness of the community.
3- Student sponsorship aimed at developing a curriculum that provides a solid foundation.
4- A distinctive, sequential, and clear teaching method that appears through the curriculum.
5- Strengthening the scientific research system to develop the educational process.
6- Diverse curricula that are continuously developed in response to the rapid changes in the field of financial sciences, the growing role of the digital revolution in the same field, and the requirements of the labor market, which requires the diversity of knowledge related to the specialty of finance.
Learning outcomes :
Knowledge and understanding:
1- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic and contemporary concepts, principles and theories in the field of finance
2- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of finance terminology, practices and processes
3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of quantitative methods, mathematical processes and technical applications used in the field of
Financial
1- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research methodology and investigative techniques in the field of finance
Skills
1- Communicate orally effectively to demonstrate understanding of theoretical knowledge and convey specialized knowledge and skills and diverse ideas to a variety of audiences
2- Effective written communication to demonstrate understanding of theoretical knowledge and convey specialized knowledge and skills and diverse ideas to a variety of audiences
3. Employ research, investigation, critical thinking and problem solving skills to formulate and analyze issues and problems in the field of finance
4- Using a specific set of digital and information technology tools and applications in the field of finance to process, analyze and produce data and information, and make the necessary decisions
Values, autonomy and responsibility:
1. Demonstrate the ability to discuss social responsibility issues related to the financial and business environment
2. Demonstrate the ability to identify ethical dilemmas in the financial and business environment
3. Demonstrate the ability to distinguish between diverse situations with a global dimension in the field of finance
4- Demonstrate the ability to work in a team to make effective and informed decisions in the field of finance
Tracks :
there is no Tracks
Career opportunities:
1- Financial Analyst:) Analyzes financial data and makes financial recommendations.
2- Manager Finance:) Manages the finance department and makes strategic decisions.
3- Financial Planning Manager:) Develops financial plans and sets the budget.
4- Capital Markets Analyst (Market Financial Analyst): Follows the financial markets and analyzes trends.
5- Financial Risk Manager:) Manages financial risks and makes recommendations to control them.
6. Director of Finance:) Contributes to the direction of the finance strategy and fund management.
7. Project Financial Manager:) Manages the financial aspects of specific projects.
8 - Financial Analyst Specialized:) Works in a specific area of finance such as investments, banking, or healthcare.