You will start with core courses in areas such as analytics, accounting and economic theory. These will give you a solid grasp of business fundamentals that you can apply to a range of careers.

In your specialisation you will focus on finance and financial markets. Specific areas include financial markets and institutions: international currency and banking markets; portfolio and fund management; macroeconomics; corporate valuation; and financial risk analysis and management.

Careers to consider include:

• Trader: executing trades (stocks, bonds, derivatives) at a trading desk of an investment fund for their funds or institutional clients
• Equity/research analyst: studying and analysing financial information and trends for clients; advising on share buying; reviews stocks, bonds and other financial instruments for reporting
• Financial Analyst (corporate Finance): reviewing cash flow, revenue and overall finances and financial risks of an organization.
• Investment banker: raising capital for companies, governments and other entities; assisting with large, complicated financial transactions; providing advice in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, regulatory environments, and risk assessment
• Investment fund manager: providing financial advice about investment matters such as buying and selling of trusts, shares and bonds; analysing data and available information to make decisions and
• Portfolio manager:  constructing and managing investment portfolios for clients based on their risk and risk preferences, return expectations on investment as well as market conditions.
• Asset allocation consultant: helping the portfolio manager to allocate clients’ money in different asset classes (shares, bonds, cash, etc.) and monitor their performance.
• Stockbroker: buying and selling securities on a stock exchange on behalf of retail clients
• Commercial banker: providing financial advice to corporate clients; promoting banks’ financial services; building relationships with banking customers to create more accounts; coordinating different bank departments to ensure smooth operations
• Corporate loan manager: liaising between institutions and clients to find suitable corporate loan arrangements; soliciting loans; representing creditors to borrowers and vice versa
• Business adviser: working with new or established businesses; analysing business plans and financial statements; advising on investments, marketing, funding and financial trends; understanding consumer needs and how to improve profitability

Entry Requirement for Diploma and Under graduate Degrees
Minimum entry requirements are (5) “O” level credit or better and must include English
language, any science and Mathematics in some programs.