Finance
BSc and BBA in Banking and Finance with University of London and AUT
What is Banking and Finance?
Finance is the science that describes the management, creation and study of money, banking, credit, investments, assets and liabilities. It is also the study of the processes used in banking operations and investments.
Who are our international partners?
The BSc in Banking & Finance degree is awarded by the University of London and has academic direction from London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) one of University of London’s constituent colleges. University of London is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world, and the LSE is internationally recognized for its cutting-edge research and teaching; it has 16 Nobel prizes among its past and present faculty.
What are the benefits of enrolling in this major at AUT?
AUT offers the unique opportunity to enroll in a dual degree programme and simultaneously study for a degree from AUT and the University of London. Graduates of the dual degree programme are sought after by top companies both locally and internationally. Most courses are taught by LSE professors who will visit AUT for intensive lecturing so you will get the same quality of education as if you were studying at LSE in London. Exams are held at the British Council and students who complete successfully. This program earn two degrees: a BSc from University of London under academic direction by the prestigious London School of Economics and Political Science- LSE, and a BBA from AUT duly accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education in Lebanon. The program consists of 99 AUT credits and an equivalent of 72 UoL credits. Also, your graduation ceremony takes place in London, as well as Lebanon.
How does the program synchronize education with internships?
This program enjoys the support of a special Advisory Board made up of public and private renowned figures in finance. This Board will offer students high-quality internships at international & local finance organizations and will open up important career horizons to the graduates of these 2 programs.
What higher academic degrees can be pursued after the BSc?
Graduates of the LSE-led University of London degrees have gone on to highly prestigious master and doctorate degrees, for example at the London School of Economics, Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, Princeton and Yale.
What are the career opportunities available?
BSc in Banking and Finance open doors to employment in prestigious investment companies like Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Merrill Lynch, the Ministry of Finance or any agency related to it and in the financial department of any kind of company (banks, commercial companies, advertising agencies, hospitals…). hedge funds, private equity firms The future carries various opportunities as financial markets expand. Studying at AUT, you get a Bachelor degree from University of London and it means you guarantee work anywhere in the world!
Contract Sheets
General Education Requirements | 26 credits | |||
Code | # Course | Title | Cr | Prerequisites |
Group A : Language and Communication (10 credits) | ||||
ENG | 203 | English Communication I | 3 | |
ENG | 204 | English Communication II | 3 | ENG203 |
BUS | 210 | Business Communication Skills |
3 | ENG203 |
BUS | 215 | Business Presentation Skills |
1 | Coreq. BUS210 |
Group B : General Business & Humanities (7 credits) | ||||
BUS | 201 | Foundations in Business | 3 | |
HUM | 212 | AUT Cultural Plus | 1 | |
HUM | 318 | Human Rights | 3 | ENG 203 |
Group C : Arts & Social Sciences (3 credits) | ||||
ART | 205 | Contemporary Arts | 3 | |
HUM | 210 | Arts Appreciation | 3 | |
HUM | 211 | Music Appreciation | 3 | |
POL | 202 | Globalization and Political Change | 3 | ENG 203 |
SOC | 202 | Justice, Society and Gender | 3 | ENG 203 |
Group D : Mathematics, Science and Technology (3 credits) | ||||
HLT | 210 | Health and Wellness |
3 | |
NTR | 201 | Introduction to Nutrition | 3 | ENG 203 |
Group E : Health and Physical Education (3 credits) | ||||
HLT | 200 | First Aid and Safety | 2 | |
PED | . | Physical Education | 1 |
Major Core Requirements | 40 credits |
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Code | # Course | Title | Cr | Prerequisites |
ACC | 210 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 | ENG020 |
ACC | 215 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 | ACC210 |
BUS | 230 | Business Law | 3 | MGT201 |
BUS | 310 | Quantitative Methods for Business Decisions | 3 | MAT221 |
BUS | 491 | Internship | 1 | Senior Standing |
ECO | 201 | Microeconomics | 3 | ENG203 |
ECO | 202 | Macroeconomics | 3 | ENG203 |
MAT | 221 | Calculus & Applied Math for Business | 3 | |
MGT | 201 | Management Principles | 3 | ENG203 |
HRM | 320 | Human Resources Management | 3 | MGT201 |
MIS | 360 | Management Information Systems | 3 | MGT201 |
MKT | 201 | Marketing Principles | 3 | ENG203 |
STA | 211 | Business Statistics | 3 | |
HOM | 260 | Food Safety | 3 | ENG203 |
Specialization Course Requirements | 24 credits | Prerequisites | ||
Code | # Course | Title | Cr | |
FIN | 221 | Managerial Finance | 3 | ACC215 |
FIN | 310 | Financial Markets | 3 | FIN221 |
FIN | 320 | Corporate Finance I | 3 | FIN221 |
FIN | 321 | Corporate Finance II | 3 | FIN310 |
FIN | 340 | Investment Analysis I | 3 | FIN221 |
FIN | 344 | Investment Analysis II | 3 | FIN310 |
FIN | 411 | Bank Management & Credit Analysis |
3 | FIN310 |
FIN | 425 | Financial Risk Management | 3 | FIN310 |
Free Elective (200 level or above) for AUT student ONLY | 9 credits | |||
Other Requirements for LSE students ONLY | 12 credits | Prerequisites | ||
ECO | 301 | Intermediate Microeconomics |
3 | |
ECO | 302 | Intermediate Macroeconomics |
3 | |
FIN | 385 | Financial Statment Analysis | 3 | |
FIN | 422 | Financial Valuation | 3 |