Finance

University of Jordan

Jordan, Amman

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University of Jordan

Jordan , Amman

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Credit point

132 Points

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2024

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

JOD 150 / year

Next Intake July-2024

Finance

About

Bachelor of Finance / Program Overview

Background to the program and subject area:

Finance students at the undergraduate level are required to successfully complete 132 credit hours to earn their bachelor degree in Finance. In addition to Principles of Managerial Finance, students are required to take a variety of courses in the field including Financial Analysis, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Banking Management, Advanced Banking Management, Financial Markets, Financial Institutions, Research Methods in Finance, Contemporary Issues in Finance, Islamic Banking, Derivatives, and others.

Vision statements of the program:

Vision: The Finance Department seeks to offer education that broadens students' horizons and prepares them to become accomplished citizens and professionals capable of critical thinking and independent analysis.

Mission statements of the program:

Mission: The primary mission of the Finance Department is to provide high quality preparation for professional careers in banking and finance. The program is devoted to providing basic finance knowledge and skills, along with general education, needed to serve the Department's main mission.

Program Aims:

1. To enable students to understand the basic concepts of finance.

2. To enable students apply the tools and techniques in an objective manner.

3. To participate effectively in discussion and professional meetings.

4. To encourage students to play leading roles in the professions they choose to pursue.

Bachelor of Finance / Program Intended Learning Outcomes

At the successful completion of the Bachelor Program in Finance the student should be able to:

1- Discuss financial role in business organizations and society, and explain the main foundations in the primary areas of finance discipline from both a local and global perspectives.

2- Utilize valid financial theories to research and analyze contemporary issues.

3- Apply a range of mastered skills including; principles of scientific research in finance, risk and return concepts.

4- Utilize critical thinking and problem solving to analyze and manage investment portfolios.

5- Identify ethical issues in finance context and critically discuss ethical reasoning to financial and business circumstances.

6- Adapt appropriate technologies and financial techniques to collect and analyze financial information to conclude appropriate solutions for financial problems.

7- Develop oral and written communication skills using appropriate technologies to elaborate financial information and financial reports.

8- Work within teams across different financial and management levels inside and outside the organization.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Students with a high school diploma or its equivalent from outside Jordan can enroll in higher education institutions directly through websites of public and private universities or intermediate community colleges based on their averages. Universities implement the credit hours system, which allows students to choose courses according to their study plan.

Students wishing to enroll in a master's program must hold a bachelor's degree. Furthermore, students who wish to enroll in doctoral programs must hold a master's degree.

In addition, students wishing to enroll in postgraduate programs are required to provide a certificate confirming their English proficiency level in a TOEFL or IELTS exam. They could also demonstrate a certain proficiency level in French or German. Lastly, they could take an English language exam held by the higher education institution they apply in.

In the event that the student fails to prove the required level of English, German or French, or fails the English equivalency exam, they may study a qualifying program in English at the university where they undertake additional six credit hours; he/she must score a minimum grade that varies according to their specialization.

Career

Bachelor of Finance / Employability

Potential Careers

Commercial and Investment Banking

Governmental bodies

Financial Analyst

Financial Planning

Insurance

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

JOD 150 / year

How to Apply

Students can apply for admission to a higher education institution in Jordan through the following:

Applying directly to the institution of higher education of their choice. Many higher education institutions in Jordan have online application services or through university service offices; while some institutions accept applications through mail. Each higher education institution determines its own enrollment requirements. Therefore, a prospective student should communicate with the institution they wish to apply to in order to know the specific admission requirements and procedures.
You can apply by sending all the required documents at: [email protected]
Communicate with the Directorate of International Student Affairs at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and apply to any higher education institution