The BS Finance and Economics program is aimed at developing professionals who can provide solutions to current financial and economic problems in our country. This program has been designed for students who wish to acquire career-oriented, market-driven education that would lead to rewarding careers. This program provides an opportunity to acquire advanced knowledge and skills in economics and finance. It focuses upon developing strong quantitative, analytical, and research skills to make better decisions of resource allocation and efficiency. It helps the student to think critically while applying economic and financial concepts to solve real-world business problems and opportunities. It provides a blend of qualitative and quantitative approach to better analyze the economic and financial problem. The graduates can also pursue further education in any of the programs like MBA, ICMA, M.Phil Economics, MS Banking, MS Finance, MS Financial Engineering, MS Project Management, MS International Finance.
Admission Requirements
- Higher Secondary School Certificate or Equivalent securing at least 45% marks in aggregate
Degree Requirements
Each candidate for the BS Finance and Economics degree is required to complete successfully 130 credit hours as per the following detail:
Area |
SCH |
(a) General Education and Support courses |
34 |
(b) Core Courses |
60 |
(c) Elective Courses |
30 |
(d) Business Project |
06 |
Total |
130 |
(a) General Education and Support Courses (34 SCH)
Pakistan and Islamic Studies |
HM 1003 |
3 SCH |
English I |
HM 1013 |
3 |
English II |
HM 1023 |
3 |
Introduction to Computing |
CS 1114 |
4 |
Introduction to Psychology |
HM 2053 |
3 |
Introduction to Sociology |
HM 2063 |
3 |
Language I |
HM 2XX3 |
3 |
Major World Religions |
HM 2113 |
3 |
Language II |
HM 3XX3 |
3 |
Introduction to Logic |
HM 2123 |
3 |
IT in Business |
MIS 1003 |
3 |
(b) Core Courses (60 SCH)
Principles of Accounting I |
ACC 2003 |
3 SCH |
Principles of Accounting II |
ACC 2013 |
3 |
Cost Accounting |
ACC 3033 |
3 |
Business communication |
BCM 2033 |
3 |
Principles of Microeconomics |
ECO 1003 |
3 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
ECO 1013 |
3 |
Business Finance |
FIN 3003 |
3 |
Financial Management |
FIN 3013 |
3 |
Introduction to HRM |
HRM 2003 |
3 |
Principles of Management |
MGT 1003 |
3 |
Organizational Behavior |
MGT 4073 |
3 |
Management Information Systems |
MIS 4043 |
3 |
Principles of Marketing |
MKT 1003 |
3 |
Business Mathematics |
MTH 2003 |
3 |
Statistics for Business |
MTH 3013 |
3 |
Business Research and Report writing |
RCH 3003 |
3 |
Legal Environment in Business |
LAW 3003 |
3 |
Econometric Analysis |
ECO 3043 |
3 |
Managerial Ethics |
HM 3053 |
3 |
Budgetary Policy and Control |
FIN 3033 |
3 |
(c) Elective Courses (30 SCH)
Money and Banking |
BNK 4033 |
3 SCH |
Corporate Finance |
FIN4103 |
3 |
Islamic Banking /Islamic Finance |
FIN 4043 |
3 |
Money and Capital Markets |
FIN 4213 |
3 |
Project Management |
MGT4093 |
3 |
Portfolio Management |
FIN 4063 |
3 |
Financial Information Systems |
FIN 4253 |
3 |
Financial Derivatives |
FIN 4143 |
3 |
Project Finance |
FIN 4053 |
3 |
Operations Management |
MGT4043 |
3 |
Financial Markets and Institutions |
FIN 4133 |
3 |
Analysis of Financial Statements |
FIN 4123 |
3 |
Taxation |
ACC 3043 |
3 |
Development Economics |
ECO 4053 |
3 |
Managerial Accounting |
ACC 4043 |
3 |
Auditing |
ACC 4023 |
3 |
Monetary Economics |
ECO 3073 |
3 |
International Finance |
FIN 4073 |
3 |
Managerial Economics |
ECO 3063 |
3 |
International Trade and WTO |
ECO 4083 |
3 |
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(d) Project: A student is required to register for the Business Project after 60 SCH in summer.
Duration: This is a four year degree program comprising of 8 semesters with minimum of 130 semester credit hours (SCH). There will be a Fall and a Spring semester in each year. The Summer session will be utilized for business project or deficiency courses. The maximum duration to complete degree is 07 years. |
