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
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