The Banking & finance program at the Faculty of Business Administration was established to prepare graduates for careers in various areas. Our Program enables students to discharge technical and managerial function for life-long career development. The program introduces students to the theoretical, scientific and practical basis that enables them to acquire professional competences that meet future needs and job opportunities in Lebanon, Arab world, and international firms.
Mission:
The mission of the Banking & Finance Department supports the mission of the Faculty of Business Administration and the University by:
Vision:
The vision of the Banking & Finance Department is to develop the nation’s most promising students and most outstanding staff and to be a truly an integrated school benefiting Lebanese and Arab world societies in the business sector.
Program Objectives:
The Objective of the Banking & Finance Program is to:
Knowledge and Understanding:
(K1) Clarify the integration of Banking & finance with business domains.
(K2) Understand the mechanism of banking industry, investment procedures, financial assets allocations and financial strategies within a business.
(K3) Analyze and practice application of diverse finance theories and models.
(K4) Provide a foundation in the methods and applications of evaluation in the fields of finance.
(K5) Handle methods of managing funds.
Intellectual Skills:
(I1) Develop a sound understanding of concepts/theories of Banking & Finance.
(I2) Be capable of financial decision making through proper quantitative and qualitative financial techniques.
(I3) Carry out effective problem-solving and decision-making
(I4) Develop effective communication skills
Practical & Professional Skills:
(P1) Perform research through the making, mining and analysis of financial information.
(P2) Apply relevant software and programs in order to better analyze financial data.
(P3) Formulate and implement strategies in financial institutions.
(P4) Implement creative, and critical thinking to respond effectively to situations relating to Banking & Financial industry.
General & Transferable Skills:
(G1) Written/Verbal Communication skills.
(G2) Deliver presentations on various business topics.
(G3) Analyze financial data in an organized form.
(G4) Use effectively IT tools in the field of Banking & Finance.