BSc Banking and Finance

Awarded by
UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

This programme has been designed by academics at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), University of London, regarded as an international centre of academic excellence and innovation in the social sciences. The programme is designed to prepare students for a career in   accountancy, consulting, commercial or investment banking, trading and sales or risk management as well as to more advanced academic study.

The course aims to provide students with a thorough understanding of the ways in which financial intermediaries and institutions operate, and the structure and functioning of financial markets.

Professional Accreditation

Graduates of the BSc Banking and Finance degree who wish to continue their studies towards professional accreditation in the financial or accounting professions can take advantage of a ‘fast track’ agreement with three professional bodies: the ifs School of Finance, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore (ICPAS). Subject to passing the required combination of units on the degree, students will be exempt from certain modules required on the route towards professional accreditation.

Programme Structure

The degree consists of 12 units and each unit will be delivered over 15 weeks with 30 contact hours each.

Assessment

Each full unit will be examined by one three-hour unseen written paper. Each half unit will be examined by one two-hour unseen written paper. Examinations by written paper will take place on one occasion each year, normally commencing in May.

Study Materials

The study materials provided include:

• Strategies for success-an academic advice and study skills handbook containing information about study techniques, planning studies, making the best use of resources and preparing for examinations.
• Student handbook
• Regulations.
• Subject guides (offering advice on how to use textbooks).
• Past exam papers and Examiners’ reports.

Entrance requirements

In order to satisfy the entrance requirements for the BSc Accounting and Finance, you must:

• normally* be at least 17 years old and either have passes in:

- two subjects at GCE 'A' level, plus at least three further subjects at GCSE or GCE 'O' level (at not less than grade C or above) or
- three subjects at GCE 'A' level (with one 'A' level at not less than grade D) or
- three subjects at GCE 'A' level and one further subject at GCSE or GCE 'O' level (at not less than grade C) or
- two subjects at GCE 'A' level, plus two further subjects at GCE 'AS' level.

• AND demonstrate a level of competence in Mathematics at least equivalent to a pass at GCSE/GCE 'O' level, at not less than grade C
• AND provide proof of competence in English which is acceptable to the University. A test of proficiency may be required

Fees
The course fee is Rs 100,000 per year, payable at the beginning of each academic year.

How to apply for admission
Application forms may be obtained from:

The Rushmore Business School
4th Floor, Newry Complex
St Jean Road
Quatre-Bornes.
Tel 4544091
Website www.rbs.ac.mu

When applying for admission, completed application forms must be accompanied by:

• Copies of certificates and transcripts of results.
• Copy of National ID card
• Two recent passport size photographs.
• A non-refundable application/handling fee of MUR 3,000 payable to the University of London through Rushmore Business School.

The Application form, supporting documentation and the application fee should be submitted by hand to:

The Director of Studies
Rushmore Business School
4th Floor, Newry Complex
St-Jean Road
Quatre-Bornes
Mauritius

Enquiry no:     + (230) 454 4991
Fax:                 + (230) 467 3801
Email:              registry@rbs.ac.mu
Website:          www.rbs.ac.mu