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Bachelor of Finance
Description:
The Finance Department at the College of Business and Economics, Qassim University, is one of the leading academic departments in preparing distinguished professionals in the field of finance through innovative learning and teaching, scientific research, and effective partnership with the business sector. This has been the case since its establishment under the umbrella of the College of Economics and Administration in 1423 AH. In 1445 AH, the new structure for the College of Economics and Administration was approved by the University Council (Resolution No. 45/19/24), which included: - Amending the college's name 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 financial sciences, and to 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
Program goals :
Providing high-quality education that establishes a strong scientific and applied foundation in finance.
2- Prepare professionally and academically/technically distinguished graduates to meet the needs of the labor market.
3- Support applied scientific research in priority financial fields.
4- Enhance community contributions and professional responsibility to support development.
Program learning outcomes :
Knowledge and understanding:
1- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of fundamental and contemporary concepts, principles, and theories in the field of finance.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of financial terminology, practices, and processes.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of quantitative methods, mathematical processes, and technical applications used in finance. .
Skills:
Verbally communicate effectively to demonstrate understanding of theoretical knowledge and to convey specialized knowledge, skills, and diverse ideas to a variety of audiences.
2. Write effectively to demonstrate understanding of theoretical knowledge and to convey specialized knowledge, skills, and diverse ideas to a variety of audiences.
Employ research, inquiry, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to formulate and analyze issues in finance.
Using a specific set of digital technology and IT tools and applications in the financial field to process, analyze, and produce data and information, and to make necessary decisions.
Values, autonomy and responsibility:
1- Demonstrate the ability to discuss social responsibility issues related to the financial and labor environment.
2. Demonstrating the ability to identify ethical dilemmas facing the finance and labor environment.
3- Demonstrate the ability to distinguish between diverse global finance situations.
Demonstrate the ability to work in a team, make effective and informed decisions in the field of finance.
Program mission:
To graduate distinguished financial competencies with a scientific foundation and advanced professional and technical skills, keeping pace with developments in the financial sector, supporting scientific research, and contributing responsibly to community development, in an academic environment that stimulates quality and innovation.
Career opportunities:
Financial Analyst: Works on analyzing financial data and providing financial recommendations.
2- Financial Manager: Manages the financial department and makes strategic decisions.
3- Financial Planning Manager: Develops financial plans and manages the budget.
Financial Markets Analyst: Monitors financial markets and analyzes trends.
5- Financial Risk Manager: Manages financial risks and provides recommendations for their control.
6- Finance Manager: Contributes to guiding finance strategy and managing funds.
7- Financial Project Manager: Manages financial aspects of specific projects.
8- Specialized Financial Analyst: Works in a specific financial field such as investments, banking, or healthcare.
In the student selection mechanism, female students are required to take the achievement test, while it is not required for male students.