Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance

The Banking and Finance Program at Dar Al-Hekma University offers a unique well-structured curriculum which prepares students to earn a bachelor's degree in banking and finance and succeed in the dynamic financial world. The first in the region to offer an Islamic finance track, the program is keen on preparing young professionals for this fast- growing field. The students in the program start with core business courses to establish a strong foundational understanding of the business environment. Specialization courses are taught in the junior and senior years providing students with a deeper understanding of specialized areas such as investment banking, corporate finance, risk management, managerial accounting, and financial modeling. Combining their academic and financial expertise gained through many years of experience in the industry, our faculty expose students to the realities of the market and work on enhancing their knowledge, critical thinking, and skills.

The program aims at bridging the gap between theory and practice by offering many opportunities of exposure to real-life practices through educational field trips, and presentations and workshops by inspiring industry leaders, and guest speakers. Students also participate in worldwide competitions, such as the CFA Research Challenge. There is a high demand for our students in the financial job market which offers many career paths and opportunities. Our graduates start their careers with top employers including, Saudi banks such as the Saudi National Bank. ​the Saudi British Bank, and international firms such as PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Ernst & Young (EY), BMG Financial Group, and Unilever. The University also offers a ​bachelor's degree in marketing.

Those who opt to pursue their post-graduate studies are accepted by top international universities such as the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) at the University of London, the London School of Economics and Political Sciences (LSE), and Durham University.​ For those interested, Dar Al-Hekma University offers a variety of undergraduate scholarships and educational loans.

1. The applicant must between the ages of 17 and 25 for bachelor’s degree, Diploma in Arabic Studies, or any other equivalent qualification. For a master’s degree their age should not exceed 30 and for a PhD they should not be older than 35.
2. Consent to study in the Kingdom must be given by the government of the applicant from those countries that stipulate the same for Saudi students.
3. The applicant should not have previously attained a scholarship to study in any educational institute in the Kingdom.
4. All certificates and identification papers must be attested by the authorities specified by the educational institute.
5. The applicant should not have been previously expelled from any educational institute in the Kingdom.
6. The applicant must pass a medical exam stipulated by Saudi law and the Ministry of Education.

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