Financial Technology

What is Finance?

Finance is the bedrock of the business world. As a student in Finance, you will explore the art and science of managing money, assets, and investments. Whether it's the intricate world of banking, stock markets, or personal wealth management, experts in this discipline aim to optimise resources and maximise returns, keeping risks in check.

Finance Specialisations

The world of finance is vast, and you have plenty of specialisations to choose from. Some of these include:

• Corporate Finance: The heart of any business, focusing on capital investment and budget strategies.
• Investment Banking: Delving into the high-octane world of stock markets and mergers & acquisitions.
• Financial Planning: Helping individuals and businesses optimise their wealth and achieve their financial goals.
• Risk Management: Analysing and mitigating potential financial setbacks.
• Financial Engineering: The fusion of finance with mathematical tools and programming.

You can find both Bachelor's and Master's programmes in Finance, but the latter provide deeper, more specialised knowledge base in your areas of interest. The most common specialisation in Finance is often Corporate Finance due to its broad application in the business world.

What will you learn during a Finance programme?

By choosing a Finance degree, you'll:

• Understand the principles of financial markets and instruments.
• Be able to analyse financial statements to gauge a company's health.
• Master the art of investment strategies to grow wealth.
• Understand the complexities of global financial systems.

Top courses often encountered include:

• Financial Modelling: Building representations of a company's financial performance.
• Portfolio Management: Crafting and managing an array of investments.
• Corporate Valuation: Assessing the worth of businesses.
• Financial Risk Management: Identifying and tackling financial vulnerabilities.
• International Finance: Navigating the complexities of global financial markets.

Finance is a good degree for those aiming to develop their analytical thinking, risk assessment, and strategic planning skills. In fact, these are invaluable in many sectors, from entrepreneurship to consultancy.

Skills required for a degree in Finance

A knack for numbers, analytical prowess, and a strategic mindset are vital. Aspiring finance professionals should also be comfortable with uncertainty, given the ever-fluctuating nature of markets. Meeting the Finance degree requirements often entails showcasing these qualities and a commitment to understanding the financial mechanisms that drive the world.

What can you do with a Finance degree?

Here are some rewarding career paths once you graduate a Finance degree:

• Financial Analyst: Interpreting financial data to guide business decisions.
• Investment Banker: Raising capital and guiding mergers & acquisitions.
• Risk Manager: Minimising financial uncertainties for organisations.
• Financial Planner: Helping individuals meet their financial objectives.
• Treasurer: Overseeing an organisation's financial goals, policies, and cash management.

The jobs you can get with a Finance degree are many and spread across industries. If in doubt about a Finance degree being worth it, remember that in a world driven by capital, finance professionals will always be in demand.

Based on the Jordanian high school diploma or equivalent:

• Applicant(s) must have at least a high school diploma or hold a high school equivalency credential.
• Applicant’s GPA in high school must be no less than (60%). Those who wish to enroll in the Faculties of Engineering and Pharmacy must obtain a GPA of (80%) and above. The Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences requires a GPA of (75%) and above. The Faculties of Nursing and Law require a GPA of (70%) and above.

Requirements for bridge program(s) in Community Mechanisms:

• Applicant(s) may bridge into the university and specialize in Community Mechanisms if they pass (68%) of the comprehensive exam for humanitarian majors and (70%) for science majors provided that all branches of high school are commensurate with the rules and criteria set for bridging. 
• Applicant(s) whose diploma is issued from outside Jordan may bridge into the university with the corresponding program provided that all branches of high school are commensurate with the rules and criteria set for bridging if they obtain an equivalency of the diploma from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Jordan and sit for the bridge exam organized by Al-Balqa Applied University. 

Basic requirements to join Al-Ahliyya Amman University:

• A certified high school original diploma
• A certified transcript from the university the student is transferring from.
• A certificate of good conduct and behavior from the previous university (for students transferring from public and private universities).
• A copy of the passport.
• 2 personal photos.
• A copy of the birth certificate.
• A copy of Jordanian students’ IDs.
• Military service book for Jordanian male students.
• Security card for Syrian students or proof of residency in the Gulf.
• Certified diploma transcript.
• Attested comprehensive certificate.
• An official letter of approval from the Cultural Attaché to join the university for the following nationalities (Kuwait, Yemen, Bahrain, Iraq, Qatar, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Libya).

All the above documents are non-refundable.

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

1. 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.
2. Applying directly through the free on-line application
3. Communicate with the Directorate of International Student Affairs at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and apply to any higher education institution