Academic programme
Diploma in Banking and Finance
Admissions
Entry requirements
Review the current admission requirements associated with this programme.
- A Degree from the University of Guyana or its equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution
- A Diploma from the University of Guyana with a GPA of not less than 2.0.
- At least five (5) subjects at CXC/CSEC (General Proficiency), grades I, II, or III or IGCSE/GCE 'O' level, grades A, B, or C. Subjects must include English Language and Mathematics
- Ordinary Diploma in Commerce (ODC) from the Government Technical Institute (GTI).
- A Trained Teachers" Certificate from (CPCE), plus two (2) subjects CXC/CSEC/IGCSE/GCE 'O' level.
- Industrial Relations and Management from the Institute of Distance & Continuing Education (IDCE), plus two (2) subjects CXC/CSEC/IGCSE/GCE 'O' level.
- Industrial Relations and Social Studies from Critchlow Labour College (CLC), plus two (2) subjects CXC/CSEC/IGCSE/GCE 'O' level.
- Mature students (21 years and over) plus four subjects at CXC/CSEC/IGCSE/GCE 'O' level, creditable work experience, together with a pass at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
- Any other qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above.
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
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First Year
Semester 1
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA4104 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Slot for Chinese courses |
| MNG1101 | Business Mathematics | 4 | — |
| MNG3100 | Commercial Law I | 4 | — |
| ACT1100 | Introduction to Accounting | 4 | — |
| ENG1105 | Introduction to the Use of English | 4 | — |
| ECN1100 | Introductory Micro-Economics | 4 | — |
Semester 2
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| DBF1200 | Accounting for Bankers | 4 | — |
| AAA4204 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Slot for Chinese courses |
| ECN1200 | Introductory Macro-Economics | 4 | — |
| ECN1203 | Introductory Statistics | 3 | — |
| DBF1201 | Law for Bankers | 4 | — |
| ENG1205 | Use of English | 4 | — |
Second Year
Semester 1
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| DBF2101 | Commercial Banking Operations I | 4 | — |
| MNG2100 | Computer Studies I | 4 | — |
| DBF2100 | International Trade | 4 | — |
| ACT2101 | Principles of Business Administration | 4 | — |
Semester 2
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| DBF2200 | Banking Information Systems | 4 | — |
| DBF2202 | Commercial Banking Operations II | 4 | — |
| DBF2201 | International Finance | 4 | — |
| MNG2202 | Organisational Theory and Behaviour | 4 | — |