BSc Finance

This programme will equip you with a strong financial foundation and the necessary quantitative skills, as well as teaching you the logic behind the use of specific finance techniques and financial decision-making. You will learn to think analytically and to critically evaluate key issues in finance from a variety of perspectives.

Delivery Mode: Online and through Supported Open Learning

Entry Requirements

Admission Requirements

  1. Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) with 6 credit passes (grades 1-6) including English or international equivalent qualification
  2. English proficiency: Grade 6 or better on the Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) or equivalent English language qualification
  3. Copy of valid passport or national ID

Please note that applicants who do not meet the minimum entry requirements may be considered for the ‘FOUNDATION PROGRAMME’.

Pathway:

Foundation Courses

Course Code Course Title Credits
UU-BA-IND100 Induction Module 0.00
UU-FNT-103 Introduction to Bachelor Degree 0.00

Year 1

Required Courses
Course Code Course Title Credits
UU-ACG-1100-MW Foundations of Accounting and Finance 24.00
UU-FNE-2002-MW Finance and Corporate Finance 24.00
UU-FNE-2001-MW Personal Finance 24.00
UU-MTH-2000-MW Statistics 24.00
UU-ACG-2010-MW Intermediate Financial Accounting 24.00

Year 2

Required Courses
Course Code Course Title Credits
UU-FNE-2003-MW Financial Management 24.00
UU-ACG-3100-MW Principles of Accounting and Finance 24.00
UU-FNE-4400-MW Financial Analysis 24.00
UU-FNE-2660-MW Managerial Accounting and Finance 24.00
UU-FNE-2005-MW International Financial Management 24.00

Year 3

Required Courses
Course Code Course Title Credits
UU-FNE-2006-MW Money and Banking 24.00
UU-LAW-3300-MW Corporate and Business Law 24.00
UU-ACG-3600-MW Financial Reporting and Practice 24.00
UU-ACG-4100-MW Advanced Financial Management 24.00
UU-FNE-4550-MW Security Analysis 24.00

Year 4

Required Courses
Course Code Course Title Credits
UU-ACG-4210-MW Taxation and Tax Planning 24.00
UU-MAN-4550-MW Investment Management 24.00
UU-MAN-4600-MW Risk Management 24.00
UU-FNE-4600-MW Derivative Products 24.00
UU-BBA-4010-MW Business Research Methods 24.00

 

BSc Finance
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