Banking and Finance
This level is basically knowledge level which will be taught for 240 hours in a six months period. The course consists of six modules at this level. The students are expected to be conversant with basic knowledge of Banking and able to prepare business reports and other forms of business communication documents. At the end of the period students are expected to sit for the examination
At the end of this Unit, students will be able to:
1. The students are expected to be conversant with basic knowledge of
accounting/banking
2. Able to prepare business reports and other forms of business communication
documents.
3. Understand key concepts and techniques useful in recording and analysing accounting information.
4. Produce solutions to accounting problems, which make appropriate use of accounting practice and principles and which are well organised and clearly stated.
5. Prepare statements reporting the financial performance and financial position of business entities.
6. Analyse accounting data and accounting reports using appropriate tools and techniques.
7. Demonstrate an awareness of the context within which accounting operates and through which it relates to the business environment.
8. Demonstrate understanding of the interplay between resources and the role of the accountant.
WASSCE: 3 credits including Mathematics and English plus two passes in the relevant area or its equivalent
Matured students: must be 35 yrs and above or 2 years working experience
| Course Code | Courses | Pre-requisite | L | T | P | CH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITB 100 | INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION | Wassce or its equivalent | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| BBF 101 | BOOKKEEPING AND BUSINESS FINANCE | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| IBM 102 | BUSINESS MATHEMATICS | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| IBC 103 | INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS COMMUNICATION | — | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| COM 104 | COMPUTER APPRECIATION AND APPLICATIONS | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| GAM 105 | GAMBIA STUDIES 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| PMT 106 | PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING | — | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| MFB 107 | MONEY, FINANCE AND BANKING | — | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 13 | 8 | 3 | 24 |
L = Learning hours, T = Theory, P = Practical, CH = Credit Hours.
INTERNSHIP/WORK PLACEMENT DURATION AND METHODOLOGY: 3 Months
| NO. | Methodology | Score (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | PRACTICAL | 5% |
| 2. | TEST/ASSIGNMENT | 35% |
| 3. | EXAMINATION | 70% |
