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Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management

Programme Level: 7 NCQF

Programme Duration: 4 years

Campus: ABM University College , Block 6, Gaborone

Study Type Available: Part-Time/Full-Time

Total Credits: 555

INTAKES: March & August

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Diploma In Financial Management

Program Level: 6 NCQF

Program Duration: 2 years

Campus: ABM University College , Block 6, Gaborone

Study Type Available: Part-Time/Full-Time

Total Credits: 240

INTAKES: March/ August

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Program Structure

1. Programme Overview
ABM University College offers a Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management, designed to equip students with specialized knowledge, skills, and competencies in financial management. This four-year program prepares graduates for various roles in the financial sector. The Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management focuses on providing students with a comprehensive understanding of financial principles and practices. While specific course details are not provided in the available sources, similar programs typically cover topics such as: Financial Accounting: Recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions. Corporate Finance: Managing a company's capital structure, funding, and investment decisions. Investment Analysis: Evaluating investment opportunities and portfolio management. Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating financial risks. Financial Markets and Institutions: Understanding the role of financial markets and intermediaries. Taxation: Studying tax laws and their application in financial decision-making. Auditing: Examining financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance. These subjects aim to develop a student's ability to analyze financial information, make informed decisions, and effectively manage financial resources within an organization. For more detailed information about the program, including admission requirements and course specifics, it is recommended to contact ABM University College directly or visit their official website

ABM University College offers a Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management, designed to equip students with specialized knowledge, skills, and competencies in financial management. This four-year program prepares graduates for various roles in the financial sector.

The Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management focuses on providing students with a comprehensive understanding of financial principles and practices. While specific course details are not provided in the available sources, similar programs typically cover topics such as:

Financial Accounting: Recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions.
Corporate Finance: Managing a company's capital structure, funding, and investment decisions.
Investment Analysis: Evaluating investment opportunities and portfolio management.
Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating financial risks.
Financial Markets and Institutions: Understanding the role of financial markets and intermediaries.
Taxation: Studying tax laws and their application in financial decision-making.
Auditing: Examining financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance.

These subjects aim to develop a student's ability to analyze financial information, make informed decisions, and effectively manage financial resources within an organization.

For more detailed information about the program, including admission requirements and course specifics, it is recommended to contact ABM University College directly or visit their official website

2. Entry Requirements
Direct entry scheme	BGCSE/IGCSE minimum of 30 points Core Subject: English: (D), Mathematics: (C), Business Studies/Commerce/Statistics is an added advantage.
Mature Entry Scheme:	25 years and above with a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience.
Other Qualification Holders	Holders of qualifications from other bodies can be admitted to the various levels of the programme subject to approval by Admissions Committee.

3. Transfer Requirements
Direct entry scheme	BGCSE/IGCSE minimum of 30 points Core Subject: English: (D), Mathematics: (C), Business Studies/Commerce/Statistics is an added advantage.
Mature Entry Scheme:	25 years and above with a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience.
Other Qualification Holders	Holders of qualifications from other bodies can be admitted to the various levels of the programme subject to approval by Admissions Committee.

4. Fees
Direct entry scheme	BGCSE/IGCSE minimum of 30 points Core Subject: English: (D), Mathematics: (C), Business Studies/Commerce/Statistics is an added advantage.
Mature Entry Scheme:	25 years and above with a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience.
Other Qualification Holders	Holders of qualifications from other bodies can be admitted to the various levels of the programme subject to approval by Admissions Committee.

5. Career Paths/Opportunities
1. Corporate Finance Financial Analyst – Analysing financial data to help companies make investment decisions. Treasury Analyst – Managing an organization's liquidity, cash flow, and investment activities. Finance Manager – Overseeing financial planning, budgeting, and risk management. Chief Financial Officer (CFO) (With Experience) – Leading a company's financial strategy. 2. Banking and Financial Services Commercial Banker – Providing financial solutions to businesses and individuals. Credit Analyst – Assessing creditworthiness of individuals or businesses for loans. Investment Banker – Assisting companies in raising capital, mergers, and acquisitions. Wealth Manager – Advising high-net-worth individuals on investments and financial planning. 3. Investment and Portfolio Management Investment Analyst – Researching stocks, bonds, and other assets for investment recommendations. Portfolio Manager – Managing investment portfolios for clients or institutions. Stockbroker – Buying and selling securities on behalf of clients. 4. Risk and Compliance Financial Risk Manager – Identifying and mitigating financial risks in organizations. Compliance Officer – Ensuring companies adhere to financial regulations and laws. Internal Auditor – Assessing financial processes for efficiency and fraud prevention. 5. Entrepreneurship and Consulting Financial Consultant – Advising businesses on financial planning and investment strategies. Entrepreneur – Starting and managing a financial services or consulting firm. 6. Government and Public Sector Public Sector Finance Manager – Managing government budgets and expenditures. Tax Consultant – Assisting individuals and businesses with tax planning and compliance. 7. Further Studies and Specializations Many graduates pursue professional certifications or advanced degrees to specialize in areas like: Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) – Investment and portfolio management. Financial Risk Manager (FRM) – Risk assessment and mitigation. Certified Financial Planner (CFP) – Personal finance and wealth management. MBA in Finance – Leadership and strategic finance roles

1. Corporate Finance

Financial Analyst – Analysing financial data to help companies make investment decisions.
Treasury Analyst – Managing an organization's liquidity, cash flow, and investment activities.
Finance Manager – Overseeing financial planning, budgeting, and risk management.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) (With Experience) – Leading a company's financial strategy.

2. Banking and Financial Services

Commercial Banker – Providing financial solutions to businesses and individuals.
Credit Analyst – Assessing creditworthiness of individuals or businesses for loans.
Investment Banker – Assisting companies in raising capital, mergers, and acquisitions.
Wealth Manager – Advising high-net-worth individuals on investments and financial planning.

3. Investment and Portfolio Management

Investment Analyst – Researching stocks, bonds, and other assets for investment recommendations.
Portfolio Manager – Managing investment portfolios for clients or institutions.
Stockbroker – Buying and selling securities on behalf of clients.

4. Risk and Compliance

Financial Risk Manager – Identifying and mitigating financial risks in organizations.
Compliance Officer – Ensuring companies adhere to financial regulations and laws.
Internal Auditor – Assessing financial processes for efficiency and fraud prevention.

5. Entrepreneurship and Consulting

Financial Consultant – Advising businesses on financial planning and investment strategies.
Entrepreneur – Starting and managing a financial services or consulting firm.

6. Government and Public Sector

Public Sector Finance Manager – Managing government budgets and expenditures.
Tax Consultant – Assisting individuals and businesses with tax planning and compliance.

7. Further Studies and Specializations

Many graduates pursue professional certifications or advanced degrees to specialize in areas like:
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) – Investment and portfolio management.
Financial Risk Manager (FRM) – Risk assessment and mitigation.
Certified Financial Planner (CFP) – Personal finance and wealth management.
MBA in Finance – Leadership and strategic finance roles

Module Name	Credits
English Language Skills	10
Basic Economics	10
End User Computing	10
Accounting and Finance	10
Ethics and Society	10
Commercial Law 1	15
Business Mathematics	10
Business Communication	15
Fundamentals of Operations Management	10
Functional Areas of Management	15
TOTAL CREDITS	115

Module Name	Credits
Cost Accounting and Management Accounting 1	10
Business Statistics	15
Principles of Management	10
Financial Accounting	10
Computerised Accounting	15
Cost Accounting and Management Accounting 2	15
Financial Management	15
Working Capital Management	15
Auditing 1	15
TOTAL CREDITS	135

Module Name	Credits
Fundamentals of Project Management	15
Microeconomics	15
Commercial Law 2	15
Capital Budgeting	15
Financial Control and Planning	15
Industrial Attachment	40
Principles of Human Resource Management	15
Macroeconomics	15
Research Methodology	10
Financial Markets	15
TOTAL CREDITS	185

Module Name	Credits
Taxation 1	15
Financial Risk Management	15
Undergraduate Major Research Project 1	15

ELECTIVE (CHOOSE 1)

Module Name	Credits
Strategic Management	15
Audit Practice and Assurance	15
Taxation 2	15
Investment Management	15
Financial Control and Planning	15
Undergraduate Major Research Project 2	15