BSc (Hons) Economics, Finance and Banking

 

The BSc (Hons) Economics, Finance and Banking programme aims to provide learners with a good, work-oriented, knowledge in the field of Economics, Finance and Banking. After having completed the programme, learners will have a more in-depth understanding of economic theories, conjectures in finance and best practices in the local banking sector. Graduates will also be equipped with the necessary skills to collect and analyse data through specific quantitative models, commonly used in the field of economics and finance.

Learners who have graduated from this BSc (Hons) Economics, Finance and Banking programme will be ready:
To undertake postgraduate studies in fields related to Economics, Finance and Banking (Msc Finance & Investment);
To effectively function as established economist in their current workplace or in business or policy making sectors, both in the public and private sector.

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Entry Requirements

General Entry Requirements

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Programme Specific Requirements:

A “Pass” in at least two subjects at Higher School Certificate or General Certificate of Education Advanced Level or equivalent; with one of the subjects being “A” level Mathematics.

Intake
  • February
  • August

Scholarships
  • Scholarship for Open University of Mauritius Toppers after graduation

Duration

 Minimum: 3 years Maximum: 5 years
Year 1

Year 1 Semester 1

  • Fundamentals of Economics
  • Fundamentals of Accounting
  • Introduction to Finance and Banking I
  • Economic Statistics

Year 1 Semester 2

  • Financial Laws and Regulations
  • Introduction to Financial Modelling
  • Introduction to Finance and Banking II
  • Market Analysis

Year 2

Year 2 Semester 1

  • Macroeconomic Environment
  • Basic Econometrics
  • Banking Operations
  • Investment Analysis 1

Year 2 Semester 2

  • Monetary Economics and Policy Framework
  • Applied Economic Research
  • Corporate Financial Strategy
  • Investment Analysis 2

Year 3

Year 3 Semester 1

  • Contemporary Issues in Finance and Banking
  • Banking and Financial Sector Compliance
  • International Economics
  • Dissertation

Year 3 Semester 2

  • Economic & Financial Development Policy
  • Public Finance and the Environment
  • Financial Derivatives & Risk Management
Payment Facilities
Instalments Facilities upon request
Number of Modules
26 (4 credits per module)
Fee Structure

Mauritian
Total: Rs 153,000

SADC
Total: US$ 4,320

International (Non-SADC)
Total: US$ 6,840
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