Program Overview
The Banking and Finance program at Dar Al-Hekma University offers a unique well-structured program that prepares students for success 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. Beginning 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, Zakat and Tax Accounting, Auditing, 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 critical thinking skills.
The Program aims at bridging the gap between theory and practice by offering many opportunities for exposure to real life practices through presentation to inspiring industry leaders, guest speakers, and educational trips. Students also participate in worldwide competitions, such as the CFA Research Challenge.
Our students are in high demand in the financial job market sector which offers many career paths and opportunities. Our graduates start their careers with top employers including, Saudi Banks such as National Commercial Bank and Saudi British Bank, and international firms such as PwC, Ernest and Young, BMG Financial Group, and Unilever.
Program Mission
"To graduate professionals equipped with concepts and skills of international standards in the area of banking, investment andfinance from both conventional and Islamic perspectives"
Why Choose Banking and Finance Program at Dar Al-Hekma Univeristy?
- The curriculum was designed in collaboration with top local and international universities. Developed by Hass School of Business, University of California Berkeley, USA and tailored specifically to the Saudi market by King Fahd University. The Finance and Accounting,curriculum combines theory and concepts with practical skills needed in the job market. The Program associates itself with the industry through strong links with prominentemployers in order to prepare its graduates to meet the job market requirements.
- Our faculty is a mix of highly qualified international and local scholars who hold degrees from reputable world-class universities.
- The Finance and Accounting Department plays an important role in promoting the financial sector in Saudi Arabia by providing qualified professionals in the fields of Finance and Accounting.
- Our graduates have a high rate of employability in the financial sector, which is a multifaceted large industry providing a vast range of job opportunities for future graduates.
- The high quality education of the Program is reflected in the professional success of our graduates who are usually employed by top local and international companies such as NCB, PwC, and Unilever. Those who opt to pursue their post-graduate studies are accepted by top international universities such as SOAS, LSE and Durham University.
Program | TOEFL Score (University Level) | Required Certificate Percentage | Qudurat Test Score | Other Admission Requirements |
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- Banking and Finance (Track)
- Islamic Finance (Track)
| 500 | A minimum High-School Percentage of 80% | 65% | None
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Knowledge
- Explain concepts, principles and practices related to Business.
- Identify fundamentals and theories related to Banking and Finance from both conventional and Islamic perspectives.
- Recognize the implications of domestic and foreign influences on financial markets and financial institutions, from the general as well as the Islamic perspective.
Cognitive Skills
- Demonstrate the ability to critically analyze, manage and make decisions to deal with the challenges and complexities of the national and global business environments.
- Apply appropriate techniques to evaluate various scenarios related to corporate finance, investment, commercial and Islamic banking, and risk management with emphasis on the Islamic perspective.
- Demonstrate analytical and problem -solving skills to make financial decisions.
Interpersonal Skills and Responsibility
- Demonstrate an understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities.
- Work independently and/or as part of a team.
Communication, Information Technology, Numerical
- Use techniques and methods of inquiry to collect and interpret data in order to provide information that would support strategic decisions.
- Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
Year One (1)
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Semester – Fall
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Semester – Spring
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credit Hours
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credit Hours
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BBUS 1301 | Introduction to Business | 3 | MATH 1303 | Calculus | 3
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MATH 1301 | College Algebra | 3 | BECO 1201 | Principles of Microeconomics | 2 |
BMKT 1301 | Principles of Marketing Management | 3
| BACC 1301 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
ICTC 1301 | Information and Communication Technology | 3 | BBIS 1301 | Business Information Systems | 3 |
COMM 1301 | Communication Skills I
| 3 | BMGT 1301 | Principles of Management | 3 |
ARAB xxxx | Arabic Studies | 3 | ISLS xxxx | Islamic Studies | 3 |
Total Credit Hours
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18
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Total Credit Hours
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17
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Year Two (2)
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Semester – Fall
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Semester – Spring
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credit Hours
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credit Hours
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BACC 2301 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 | BBUS 2302 | Quantitative Analysis for Management | 3 |
BECO 2301 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | BFIN 2302 | Financial Management | 3 |
BMGT 2302 | Human Resource Management | 3 | BMGT 2301 | Principles of Organizational Behavior | 3 |
BSTA 2301 | Statistics for Business | 3 | ARAB xxxx | Arabic Studies | 3 |
COMM 1302 | Communication Skills II | 3
| LOGC 1201 | Logic and Problem Solving | 2 |
ARTS xxxx | Arts and Design | 2 | XXXX xxxx | Required General Ed Electives (HUMN, NASC, SBSC) | 3 |
Total Credit Hours
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17
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Total Credit Hours
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17
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Year Three (3)
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Semester – Fall
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Semester – Spring
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credit Hours
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credit Hours
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BMGT 3301 | International Business Management | 3 | BMGT 3304 | Strategic Management | 3
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BMGT 3201 | Legal Environment of Business | 2 | BNFN 3304 | Investment Banking | 3 |
BBUS 3302 | Research Methodology | 3 | BNFN 3305 | Risk Management of Financial Markets and Institutions | 3 |
BNFN 3302 | Commercial Bank Management | 3 | EMOI 1201 | Emotional Intelligence | 2 |
BNFN 3303 | Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management | 3 | ISLS xxxx | Islamic Studies | 3 |
ENTR 3301 | Entrepreneurship and Design Thinking | 3 | XXXX xxxx | Required General Ed Electives (HUMN, NASC, SBSC) | 3 |
Total Credit Hours
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17
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Total Credit Hours
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17
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Year Four (4)
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Semester – Fall
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Semester – Spring
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credit Hours
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credit Hours
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BBUS 4301 |
| 3 | BNFN 4302 | Islamic Banking and Finance | 3 |
BNFN4301 | Corporate Finance | 3 | BNFN 4303 | Internship: Banking and Finance | 3 |
XXXX xxxx | School/Program Elective | 3 | BNFN 4304 | Financial Policy | 3 |
BBBF 1101 | Basic Body and Brain Fitness | 1 | XXXX xxxx | Free Electives | 3 |
ISLS xxxx | Islamic Studies | 2 |
XXXX xxxx | Free Electives | 3 |
Total Credit Hours
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15
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Total Credit Hours
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12
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Students graduating from the program are expected to work in such in areas as:
Financial analyst
Banker
Financial Manager/Officer
Financial Markets Analyst
Fund/Investment Manager
Financial Advisor/Consultant
Financial Planner
Investment Analyst
Investment Banker
Insurance Specialist/Officer
Real Estate Manager
Stock Broker
Portfolio Manager
- Bank Manager/Officer
- Development Banks/Institutions Officer
- Venture Capital Professionals
- Sharia Compliant Specialist (Islamic Track)