Applied Banking and Finance

Applied Banking and Finance

About

The Bachelor Program Applied Banking and Finance at UNYT has a duration of 3 years and is offered by the Department of Economics and Finance, part of the Faculty of Economy and Business. The purpose of this program is to create knowledge, and at the same time enable their application in the banking industry and to prepare specialized and qualified staff to be able to cover the banking activity efficiently and correctly. Students graduating from this program will serve the banking industry at all service levels: bank branch network, wholesale and retail credit, marketing, risk management, accounting and reporting, auditing, and operations.

Admission Requirements

The application process to apply for the bachelor programs of UNYT is made possible through the U-Albania Portal on the pre-defined dates from the Ministry of Education. For every enrolment period, UNYT adds a customized calendar from U-Albania with the dates for each process. This is usually public in April.

UNYT Admission Criteria:

• GPA Average greater than 6.5/10 for all study programs, in compliance with the Decree of the Council of Ministers.
• A complete application form.
• Original copies of High School Diploma and Transcript, or photocopies legalized by the Regional Educational Directory and the Ministry of Education and Sports.
• If the degree was obtained out of the Republic of Albania, it must go through the diploma recognition process at the Ministry of Education and Sports.
• Photocopy of ID or passport.
• Two recent passport-size photographs.
• English Certificate of B1/B2 Level.

Learning Outcomes

The UNYT’s bachelor’s in Applied Banking and Finance program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, intelligence, and experience that help graduates successfully enter the world of banking. Upon completion of this program, the student will have:

• Ability to be a well-trained employee/manager for the banking industry.
• Development of analytical, synthetic, ethical, and critical thinking skills.
• Development of stable social relations.
• Understanding of the importance and challenges of using modern technology.
• Awareness of achieving professional opportunities, ethics, and individual responsibility.
• Strengthening the values of integrity, and objectivity to enable a realistic self-assessment.
• All the necessary knowledge for the latest developments in the field of banking, including technology developments, as well as research methods that will enable him/her to determine the evaluation and synthesis of information and data.
• Development of skills and behaviors necessary to become professional experts in the field of study.
• Acquiring all the necessary communication skills and developing English language skills related to the banking industry.
• Extended awareness of local and global issues.
• Ability to apply all knowledge acquired within a banking institution during the study period.
• Ability to be employed immediately in the position specified in the banking industry.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate from the First Cycle Program (Bachelor), the student must:

• Earn 180 ECTS.
• Have a GPA of 2.0 / 4.0 (50/100) in all academic years.

Occupational Opportunities

In the financial sector, there is a growing need for well-trained talent able to make clear financial analyses. Further, the future of finance must include professionals who have a firm grasp on the impact their decisions have upon society. Graduates of the UNYT in Applied Banking and Finance will have the opportunity to work in several different institutions and sectors including commercial banks, the Central Bank of Albania, multinational financial institutions, financial market regulators, consultancy firms, research institutes, and government ministries.

Access to Further Studies

A graduate in Applied Banking and Finance can seek postgraduate programs in the same and other related fields, to further deepen his/her knowledge. Additionally, they can pursue a postgraduate program in similar business fields like business administration, finance, accounting, economics, or other social sciences related to their undergraduate studies such as international business. Besides master’s degrees, the banking and finance profession has numerous certifications one can pursue. Professional certifications can increase earning potential, achieve promotions, and provide qualification for higher positions.

Some finance certifications are as below:

• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)
• Certified Financial Planner ® (CFP®)
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
• Certified Fund Specialist (CFS)
• Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
• Chartered Investment Counselor (CIC)
• Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA)
• Chartered Market Technician (CMT)
• Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU)
• Certified Treasury Professional®
• Certified Government Financial Manager ® (CGFM)
• Certified Healthcare Financial Professional ® (CHFP)
• Certified International Investment Analyst (CIIA)
• Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA)
• Chartered Economic Analyst (ChEA)
• Financial Risk Manager (FRM)®

Degree Program for the Local Three Years Bachelor Program in “Applied Banking and Finance”

Lëndë me zgjedhje në nivel Fakulteti dhe Departamenti / Electives Faculty/Department level

Lëndë me zgjedhje në nivel Universiteti

Contact Person

For further information, please contact:

Eriona Shtembari
Email: [email protected]