Major of Finance
Overview
Being the first Program in KSA to be accredited by EFMD, Finance Program at UBT offers a Comprehensive financial knowledge imperative to the success of any business. The dynamic nature of today’s business environment requires wide-ranging finance expertise, critical thinking, and a proactive approach. The Finance program at CBA fulfils the demands of the global market, as it is led by a qualified and experienced faculty. Supplemented by cutting edge financial data technologies like Bloomberg, Bsc. finance at UBT offers a multitude of practical skills required by the dynamic global job market. By joining the program, you will have access to advanced finance techniques and knowledge. Specifically, you will master various financial tools that enable you to enhance your finance skills and knowledge.
Vision
- Develop students’ analytical and problem-solving skills in finance, appropriate for all industrial, manufacturing, and other business careers.
- Train students to use electronic databases to make financial decisions.
- Develop students’ skills in verbal and written communication.
- Train students to use modern information technology, give presentations and write assignments.
- Support teamwork spirit while developing communicative skills through interactive teamwork/activities in class.
Mission
To provide students with the necessary knowledge and expertise in the finance area and prepare them for successful careers in the Finance industry and graduate studies.
Farah Durani , Head of Finance Department
It is with
immense pride and great enthusiasm that I welcome you to the Department of
Finance. As a cornerstone of CBA, we strive to inspire and nurture the next
generation of financial leaders through excellence in education, research, and
professional development.
Our department
has achieved remarkable milestones, being fully accredited by the National
Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAAA) and earning
the prestigious EFMD international accreditation. These accomplishments
are a testament to our unwavering commitment to upholding the highest academic
and professional standards.
The programs we
offer are thoughtfully designed to integrate theoretical foundations with
practical applications, ensuring our students are prepared to tackle real-world
financial challenges. With a robust curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities,
and a dynamic faculty comprising accomplished academics and industry
professionals, we aim to foster critical thinking, innovation, and leadership
in our graduates.
To further
enhance your learning experience, the department provides access to
cutting-edge financial data platforms, including Bloomberg terminals and
the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Eikon. These industry-standard
tools allow students to gain hands-on experience in analyzing financial
markets, evaluating investments, and conducting real-time economic research.
We also encourage
active participation in research, internships, and extracurricular activities
that enrich the educational experience. Collaboration with renowned
international institutions and corporate partners further enhances the
opportunities available to our students and faculty.
As you embark on your journey with us, I urge you to make the most of the resources, opportunities, and support provided by our department. Together, let us continue to raise the bar of excellence, contribute meaningfully to the finance profession, and make a positive impact on society.
Requirements Program
UBT’s Requirement Program consists of non-credited courses and English courses aimed at improving students’ language proficiency before they begin their undergraduate studies, as well as to develop and improve students’ knowledge of mathematical and analytical techniques through the medium of English Language.
The program also familiarizes students with the requirements of undergraduate study, study skills and disciplines of all forms. The program consists of the following courses: Language Levels(English Language Academy "ELA") Pre - Calculus(depending on the placement test) At first, newly admitted students are required to take an English placement test to determine his / her level.Each student will be placed according to his/ her test results in the following list:
| COURSE | UNITS | PREREQUISITE |
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| MATH-099-1 Pre-Calculus | 3 | EL-400-1 English Language Level 4 |
| EL-100-1 English Language Level 1 | 1 | -- |
| EL-200-1 Academic English Level 2 | 1 | EL-100-1 English Language Level 1 |
| EL-300-1 Academic English Level 3 | 1 | EL-200-1 Academic English Level 2 |
| EL-400-1 Academic English Level 4 | 1 | EL-300-1 Academic English Level 3 |
Students may seek course exemptions at ELA by submitting one of the following options:
- TOEFL iBT result of 75/120 and IELTS result of 5/9
- Pass the ELA placement test with a very high score 100/120.
- Student may be exempted from MATH099 by passing the pre-calculus course placement test
Freshmen (Fall)
| Course Code | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH099 | PRE-CALCULUS | 3 |
| STAT121 | INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS | 3 |
| ENG 102 | ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES | 3 |
| ENG 101 | ACADEMIC ENGLISH | 3 |
| MKT 120 | MARKETING PRINCIPLES | 3 |
| SOC 140 | COMMUNICATION SKILLS | 3 |
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Total : 18
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Freshmen (Spring)
| Course Code | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 240 | ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR | 3 |
| ARAB201 | ARABIC LANGUAGE 2 | 2 |
| ECON101 | MICROECONOMICS | 3 |
| ENG 102 | ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES | 3 |
| SCM 230 | OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| BUS 231 | QUANTITATIVE BUSINESS ANALYSIS | 3 |
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Total : 17
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Sophomore (Fall)
| Course Code | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON101 | MICROECONOMICS | 3 |
| ECON201 | MACROECONOMICS | 3 |
| HRM 120 | HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| BUS 241 | BUSINESS LAW | 3 |
| BUS 240 | ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR | 3 |
| BUS 231 | QUANTITATIVE BUSINESS ANALYSIS | 3 |
| BUS 351 | ENTREPRENEURSHIP | 3 |
| FIN 260 | INVESTMENT 1 | 3 |
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Total : 24
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Sophomore (Spring)
| Course Code | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 350 | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS | 3 |
| BUS 470 | RESEARCH METHODS | 3 |
| ELCTG1 | COLLEGE ELECTIVE REQUIREMENT | 3 |
| FIN 260 | INVESTMENT 1 | 3 |
| BUS 351 | ENTREPRENEURSHIP | 3 |
| ELCTFI1 | MAJOR ELECTIVE 1 | 3 |
| ECON201 | MACROECONOMICS | 3 |
| FIN 353 | ISLAMIC FINANCE | 3 |
| FIN 354 | FINANCIAL MARKETS & INSTITUTIONS | 3 |
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Total : 27
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Junior (Fall)
| Course Code | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ELCTG2 | COLLEGE ELECTIVE REQUIREMENT | 3 |
| ISLS301 | ISLAMIC CULTURE 3 (BUSINESS ETHICS) | 3 |
| BUS 230 | BUSINESS COMMUNICATION | 3 |
| ELCTFI2 | MAJOR ELECTIVE 2 | 3 |
| FIN 360 | INVESTMENT 2 | 3 |
| FIN 363 | CORPORATE FINANCE | 3 |
| FIN 354 | FINANCIAL MARKETS & INSTITUTIONS | 3 |
| FIN 362 | FEASIBILITY STUDY | 3 |
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Total : 24
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Junior (Spring)
| Course Code | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 471 | STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| FIN 362 | FEASIBILITY STUDY | 3 |
| ARAB201 | ARABIC LANGUAGE 2 | 2 |
| BUS 470 | RESEARCH METHODS | 3 |
| ELCTFI3 | MAJOR ELECTIVE 3 | 3 |
| FIN 474 | FINANCIAL MODELING | 3 |
| FIN 473 | INTERNATIONAL FINANCE | 3 |
| FIN 472 | BANKING MANAGEMENT | 3 |
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Total : 23
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Senior (Fall)
| Course Code | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ELCTFI1 | MAJOR ELECTIVE 1 | 3 |
| FIN 480 | CO-OP TRAINING | 6 |
| ELCTFI2 | MAJOR ELECTIVE 2 | 3 |
| ELCTFI3 | MAJOR ELECTIVE 3 | 3 |
| FIN 353 | ISLAMIC FINANCE | 3 |
| ISLS201 | ISLAMIC 2 | 2 |
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Total : 20
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Senior (Spring)
| Course Code | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 471 | STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| BUS 350 | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS | 3 |
| ISLS301 | ISLAMIC CULTURE 3 (BUSINESS ETHICS) | 3 |
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Total : 9
Plain Total : 162
Total Number of Courses : 54
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Program Advisory Board
- Dr. Yaseen Abualkheer
- Dr Talaal Aljedaibi
- Dr. Haitham Khoj
- Mr. Ashar Saleem
- Mrs. Bouthaina Albaity
- Dr. Mohd. Ishaq Ali
- Ms. Kholoud ba Junaid
- Dr. Farah Durani
- Dr. Abdul Malik Syed
- Ms. Lujain al obaid
- Mr. Osayed Tayyib
- Mr. Faisal Haroon Sheikh
- Ms. Layan Garoot
FINANCE
| ▸ ACCT101 Principles Of Accounting 1 | |||
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| ▸ ACCT102 Principles Of Accounting 2 | |||
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| ▸ ARAB201 Arabic Language 2 | |||
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| ▸ BUS 230 Business Communication | |||
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| ▸ BUS 231 Quantitative Business Analysis | |||
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| ▸ BUS 240 Organizational Behavior | |||
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| ▸ BUS 241 Business Law | |||
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| ▸ BUS 350 International Business | |||
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| ▸ BUS 351 Entrepreneurship | |||
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| ▸ BUS 470 Research Methods | |||
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| ▸ BUS 471 Strategic Management | |||
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| ▸ FIN 260 Investment 1 | |||
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| ▸ FIN 353 Islamic Finance | |||
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| ▸ FIN 354 Financial Markets & Institutions | |||
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| ▸ FIN 360 Investment 2 | |||
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| ▸ FIN 362 Feasibility Study | |||
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| ▸ FIN 363 Corporate Finance | |||
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| ▸ FIN 472 Banking Management | |||
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| ▸ FIN 473 International Finance | |||
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| ▸ FIN 474 Financial Modeling | |||
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| ▸ HRM 120 Human Resource Management | |||
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| ▸ MATH099 Pre-Calculus | |||
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| ▸ SOC 140 Communication Skills | |||
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| ▸ STAT121 Introduction To Statistics | |||
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FINANCE (EMPLOYEES EVENING PROGRAM)
| ▸ ACCT101 Principles Of Accounting 1 | |||
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| ▸ ACCT102 Principles Of Accounting 2 | |||
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| ▸ ARAB201 Arabic Language 2 | |||
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| ▸ BUS 230 Business Communication | |||
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| ▸ BUS 231 Quantitative Business Analysis | |||
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| ▸ BUS 240 Organizational Behavior | |||
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| ▸ BUS 241 Business Law | |||
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| ▸ BUS 350 International Business | |||
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| ▸ BUS 351 Entrepreneurship | |||
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| ▸ BUS 470 Research Methods | |||
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| ▸ BUS 471 Strategic Management | |||
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| ▸ ELCTFI1 Major Elective 1 | |||
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| ▸ FIN 260 Investment 1 | |||
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| ▸ FIN 353 Islamic Finance | |||
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| ▸ FIN 354 Financial Markets & Institutions | |||
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| ▸ FIN 360 Investment 2 | |||
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| ▸ FIN 362 Feasibility Study | |||
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| ▸ FIN 363 Corporate Finance | |||
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| ▸ FIN 472 Banking Management | |||
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| ▸ FIN 473 International Finance | |||
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| ▸ FIN 474 Financial Modeling | |||
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| ▸ HRM 120 Human Resource Management | |||
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| ▸ ISLS301 Islamic Culture 3 (Business Ethics) | |||
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| ▸ MATH099 Pre-Calculus | |||
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| ▸ SOC 140 Communication Skills | |||
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| ▸ STAT121 Introduction To Statistics | |||
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FINANCE & ACCOUNTING
FINANCE & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Careers and Employability
The Finance program has an exceptional track record of advancing our graduates careers. This is due to the program’s focus on developing students’ knowledge in today’s dynamic business environment. During your time as a Finance student you will have the opportunity to:
While studying on this program you will be able to:- Secure an internship to complete your COOP training
- Work and network with distinguished accounting firms
- Attend specialized workshops and seminars to enhance your skills and experience
- Participate in challenges and competitions (e.g., our students achieved the highest score for the ACCA challenge among contestants from several established universities in Saudi Arabia). Moreover, our students excelled in the Commercial Awareness Challenge by the Institute of Charted Accountants in England and Wales.
- Banking industry.
- Investment banking, funds and companies.
- Financial planning and financial analyst positions.
- Investment and consultancy management.
- Start-ups and other professional careers.
- Academic sector.
Ensure Academic Success
Follow Your Program Plan Closely!
CBA About Us
HOD's Messge
It is with
immense pride and great enthusiasm that I welcome you to the Department of
Finance. As a cornerstone of CBA, we strive to inspire and nurture the next
generation of financial leaders through excellence in education, research, and
professional development.
Our department
has achieved remarkable milestones, being fully accredited by the National
Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAAA) and earning
the prestigious EFMD international accreditation. These accomplishments
are a testament to our unwavering commitment to upholding the highest academic
and professional standards.
The programs we
offer are thoughtfully designed to integrate theoretical foundations with
practical applications, ensuring our students are prepared to tackle real-world
financial challenges. With a robust curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities,
and a dynamic faculty comprising accomplished academics and industry
professionals, we aim to foster critical thinking, innovation, and leadership
in our graduates.
To further
enhance your learning experience, the department provides access to
cutting-edge financial data platforms, including Bloomberg terminals and
the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Eikon. These industry-standard
tools allow students to gain hands-on experience in analyzing financial
markets, evaluating investments, and conducting real-time economic research.
We also encourage
active participation in research, internships, and extracurricular activities
that enrich the educational experience. Collaboration with renowned
international institutions and corporate partners further enhances the
opportunities available to our students and faculty.
As you embark on your journey with us, I urge you to make the most of the resources, opportunities, and support provided by our department. Together, let us continue to raise the bar of excellence, contribute meaningfully to the finance profession, and make a positive impact on society.
- Develop students’ analytical and problem-solving skills in finance, appropriate for all industrial, manufacturing, and other business careers.
- Train students to use electronic databases to make financial decisions.
- Develop students’ skills in verbal and written communication.
- Train students to use modern information technology, give presentations and write assignments.
- Support teamwork spirit while developing communicative skills through interactive teamwork/activities in class.
To provide students with the necessary knowledge and expertise in the finance area and prepare them for successful careers in the Finance industry and graduate studies.
Being the first Program in KSA to be accredited by EFMD, Finance Program at UBT offers a Comprehensive financial knowledge imperative to the success of any business. The dynamic nature of today’s business environment requires wide-ranging finance expertise, critical thinking, and a proactive approach. The Finance program at CBA fulfils the demands of the global market, as it is led by a qualified and experienced faculty. Supplemented by cutting edge financial data technologies like Bloomberg, Bsc. finance at UBT offers a multitude of practical skills required by the dynamic global job market. By joining the program, you will have access to advanced finance techniques and knowledge. Specifically, you will master various financial tools that enable you to enhance your finance skills and knowledge.