BSc (Hons) Economics, Finance and Banking

Mauritian Applicants
International Applicants

The 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 programme will be ready:
To undertake postgraduate studies in fields related to Economics, Finance and Banking;
To effectively function as established economist in their current workplace or in business or policy making sectors, both in the public and private sector.

Tuition fees

 No Tuition fees for first time undergraduates Mauritian Learners

Entry Requirements

A pass in English Language at Cambridge School Certificate/ ‘O’ Level or equivalent

AND EITHER Pass in:
3 subjects at A-level and 1 subject at subsidiary level at Higher School Certificate Examination;

OR Pass in:
2 subjects at A-level and 2 subjects at subsidiary level at the Higher School Certificate Examination;

OR Pass in:
3 subjects at A-level at the London General Certificate Examination.

OR any other qualifications acceptable to OU.

+ Programme specific in A- Level Mathematics

Intake 2025
  • February
  • August

Scholarships
  • Scholarship for Open university of Mauritius Toppers after graduation

Duration

Minimum: 3 years Maximum: 5 years
Year 1
  • Fundamentals of Economics
  • Financial Laws and Regulations
  • Fundamentals of Accounting
  • Introduction to Financial Modelling
  • Introduction to Finance and Banking I
  • Introduction to Finance and Banking II
  • Economic Statistics
  • Market Analysis

Year 2
  • Macroeconomic Environment
  • Basic Econometrics
  • Banking Operations
  • Investment Analysis 1
  • Monetary Economics and Policy Framework
  • Applied Economic Research
  • Corporate Financial Strategy
  • Investment Analysis 2

Year 3
  • Contemporary Issues in Finance and Banking
  • Economic & Financial Development Policy
  • Banking and Financial Sector Compliance
  • Public Finance and the Environment
  • International Economics
  • Dissertation
  • 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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