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Bachelor of Finance
Description:
The Finance Department at the College of Business and Economics at Qassim University is a leading academic department in preparing distinguished specialists in the field of finance through innovative learning and teaching, scientific research, and effective partnership with the business sector. This has been its mission since its establishment under the umbrella of the College of Economics and Administration in 1423 AH. In 1445 AH, the new structure of the College of Economics and Administration was approved by the University Council (Resolution No. 45/19/24), which included: changing the college's name to “College of Business and Economics” and separating the Finance Department from the Economics Department. The Finance Department aims to develop the knowledge, skills, and values that qualify male and female students to work and compete in a wide range of careers in financial sciences and to keep pace with the rapid changes in the same field. This is achieved 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- Producing professionally and scientifically 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 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
Program mission:
Graduating distinguished financial professionals with a scientific foundation and advanced professional and technical skills, keeping pace with the developments of the financial sector, supporting scientific research, and contributing responsibly to community development, in an academic environment that fosters quality and innovation.”
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.
In the student selection mechanism, female students are required to take the achievement test, while it is not required for male students.