Overview
Banking and finance is one of the high sounding programmes of the College of Social and Management Sciences. It started as one of the pioneer programmes of this great University during the 2009/2010 academic session.
The programme currently has eight academic staff, five (5) of which are on full time and the remaining are adjunct lecturers. In the 2012/2013 session, Dr Alawiye-Adams, an Associate Professor, was appointed with the headship of the department till date. The department is, however, set to graduate her first set of students in this 2012/2013 session
Our Philosophy
The importance of seasoned bankers and financial experts in nation building and economic transformation can in no way be over-emphasized. The programme in Banking & Finance is focused on equipping students with outstanding intellectual competence and financial engineering prowess to be strategically balanced and prepared to respond to the ever dynamic challenges of the Banking and Finance industry.
The programme of Banking and finance at Afe Babalola University uniquely distinguishes itself from others in that it is established to prepare students for the bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance, as well as encourage, develop, support and prepare the students for the professional examinations of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria. Students of Banking and Finance are therefore expected on graduation to obtain both the Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Banking and Finance and the professional membership of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria. Every graduate of this department is prepared to be a total man capable of gaining high quality employment in the Industry or gainfully self employed.
Our Objectives
I. To produce graduates who are equipped with comprehensive knowledge of banking, financial engineering, and modern techniques in related functional and research disciplines, and best practices and who are therefore self-confident and poised to assume different managerial positions in both the private and public enterprises in the emerging local, national and global economy.
II. To produce graduates who can confidently and proactively respond to the ever dynamic challenges of banking, finance and investment management and sharpening their intellectual curiosity to strategically resolve issues arising from statutory, professional and economic development.
III. To produce graduates who are inspired in demonstrating the work ethics required in a production economy resulting in self-reliance, sound moral character and self actualization.
IV. To build strong interest in graduates in developing career in academia for sustainability in learning and human capital development and to equip them with unique academic foundation and exceptional intellectual training to pursue further studies.
Our Strengths
· Banking and Finance of ABUAD is fully approved and duly accredited by the Nigerian Universities Commission.
· We are affiliated to the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) - the professional regulatory body.
· Our department is blessed with academically and professionally qualified lecturers who also have remarkable banking experiences.
· Our library is loaded with up-to-date texts, journals and other academic materials. The e-library makes learning pleasurable.
· A Banking and Finance degree from ABUAD affords you unlimited employment potentials both within and outside the banking industry.
v POSSIBLE AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
v THE LIST IS VERY ROBUST
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OFFER TODAY- SECURE ADMISSION TO STUDY BANKING AND FINANCE AT AFE BABALOLA UNIVERSITY, ADO EKITI.
A degree in Banking and Finance in Afe Babalola University offers you the opportunity to be specialized in any of the following areas:
- BANKING AND FINANCE
- FINANCE (SPECIALIZATION IN FIN. MGT.FOR INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC SECTOR FINANCE)
- INTERNATIONAL FINANCE
- RISK AND SPECIAL ASSETS MANAGEMENT
- CAPITAL MARKET OPERATIONS AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
- PURCHASING AND SUPPLY
Linkages/ Affiliation
On the professional Banking and Finance aspect, the department closely relates within the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN). Our students are made more involved in practical banking aspects by being linked up with CIBN programmes. The CIBN degree linkage arrangement is being considered by Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti to enable the department to be more up-to-date on industry events and translate theoretical knowledge for the students’ benefit. Interested students are encouraged to register with the Institute before they graduate from the University. Upon graduation, the students are granted due exemptions from some of the papers that they have written while in the University. The reports of students’ performances in the examinations have been heart-warming.
Job Opportunities
Degree in Banking and Finance at ABUAD aims at developing the necessary academic and professional tools that will enable the students occupy managerial positions in government and private sector establishments such as commercial banks, insurance companies, civil service, micro finance houses, capital market institutions as finance managers, debt recovery experts, management consultants, portfolio managers, financial experts with licence from CIBN to operate as special assets managers as well as succeed in self employment.
Practice Licence of the Banking Professional to Eligible Individuals/ Non Corporate Members from CIBN
The practice licence is also granted by CIBN to eligible bankers to perform in any of the following capacities:
1. Financial administrators and managers
2. Receiver managers and debt management consultants
3. Consultants in Banking and Finance
4. Arbitrators, mediators and conciliators in Banking and Finance matters
5. Trainers in Banking and Finance
6. Financial investigators/ supervisors/ examiners
7. Auditing of Financial Institutions’ financial accounts and other statements
8. Trustees
9. Financial advisers/ counselors
10. Credit analysts, administrators and managers
11. Loan/credit adjusters
12. Industry analysts and any allied matters
NOTE: Obtain your admission form from ABUAD, and choose Banking and Finance today.
(A) If ABUAD is NOT your 1ST or 2nd choice, obtain admission form and choose Banking and Finance as your course.
(B) If your choice of University is ABUAD but your chosen course is not Banking and Finance, you can apply for change of course before or after post UTME screening.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Ø Minimum qualification for B. Sc Banking and Finance is 5 credits including English language, Mathematics and three other subjects at GCE/SSCE/NECO examinations or their equivalent (at not more than 2 sittings).
Ø Candidates awaiting O’ Level results can apply but will be required to present acceptable qualifications before matriculation.
Ø Direct entry is also available.
HURRY NOW, GRAB THIS OPPORTUNITY AND MAKE YOUR ADMISSION TO STUDY BANKING AND FINANCE SEAMLESS.
Come and study Banking and Finance at Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) and obtain a life-time legacy of professional competence and academic excellence!
For enquiries, call: Dr Adams 08033900620, 08055950525; Dr Ayodeji 0703579660; Olutoye 08065001923; Ibitoye 08034668296; Akindejoye 08035650575.
