UOL BSc Banking & Finance | HELP University

The University of London International Programme at HELP Academy
BSc Economics

Programme Syllabus
BSc Banking & Finance
Year 1

CODE UNIT	NAME	PRE-REQUISITES
(1) 02	Introduction to Economics	Nil
(2) 04a	Statistics 1 (half unit)	Nil
05a	Mathematics 1 (half unit)	Nil
(3) 25	Principles of Accounting	Nil
(One of the following)
(4) 04b	Statistics 2 (half unit) &	Nil
05b	Mathematics 2 (half unit)	Nil
25	Principles of Sociology	Nil
107	Introduction to Business & Management	Nil

Year 2

CODE UNIT	NAME	PRE-REQUISITES
(5) 24	Principles of Banking & Finance	Nil
(6) 92	Corporate Finance	02, 05a
(7) 65	Macroeconomics or	02, 05a
66	Microeconomics or	02, 05a,65
(8) 20	Elements of Econometrics	02, 04a,05b; or 02, 04b, 05a/05b or 02, 04b

Year 3

CODE UNIT	NAME	PRE-REQUISITES
(9) 23	Investment Management	24, 92
(10) 29	Financial Intermediation	24
(11) (One of the following)
115	Monetary Economics	65
32	Management Science Methods	04a, 05a
99	Industrial Economics	66 or 28
(12) (One of the following)
93	Auditing & Assurance	25
76	Management Mathematics	04a, 05a

Foundation in Arts Programme

This Foundation Programme provides students a unique pathway to UOL degree programmes. This programme can be completed in one year (3 semesters of 14 weeks per semester) and students are required to successfully complete a total of 11 subjects (not inclusive of LAN subjects) as listed below:

Advanced English
Intermediate English
Computing Principles
Critical Thinking Skills
Finite Mathematics
Study Skills
Statistics
Calculus
Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Principles of Accounting

Students will be assessed by coursework & assignments (40%) and mid-term & final examinations (60%).

In order to gain entry into the Foundation Programme, students need to obtain a minimum of 5 SPM credits or 5 O-Level credits.

Intakes for Foundation in Arts
January, March, April, August each year

English Proficiency

All academic programmes offered under the University of London International Programme are conducted in English and prospective students must present evidence of English proficiency. This condition can be met by taking the English Language Proficiency Test run by HELP or through other internationally recognized channels, such as IELTS (6.0 or above) or TOEFL (550 or above). Students having O-Level or SPM qualifications must have a credit in their English subject.

Admission Requirements

Students with any of the following qualifications/certificates are eligible for admission:

STPM - 2 Principals (excluding General Paper) for direct admission to UOL Year 1
‘A’ Levels - 2 Passes for direct admission to UOL Year 1
SAM/TEE/CPU - 5 Passes (scoring at least 70% in each of the five best subjects) for direct Admission to UOL Year 1
HELP Foundation in Arts - Direct admission to UOL Year 1 ( include 4 UOL-elective subjects: Calculus, Accounting, Microeconomics, and Macroeconomics)
HELP Foundation in Science - Direct admission to UOL Year 1 ( include 3 UOL elective subjects: Economic Principles, Finite Maths, and Stats)

HELP’s BA Management - Admission to UOL Year 2 (must complete 4 UOL-required subjects)
UEC - At least 5 B’s at UEC level plus 3 SPM credits (including English) OR a minimumof 8 credits at UEC level (without SPM certificate) and pass HELP’s Advanced English or TOEF, or IELTS to qualify for admission

Intakes
March, May, and September each year

Other Qualifications/Certificates:

Non-HELP Foundation - May be considered for admission to HELP’s BA Management Year 1and become eligible for transfer to UOL Year 2 upon successful completion of all UOL-required subjects in this programme
Other Diploma or equivalent - May be considered for admission to HELP’s BA Management Year 1 and become eligible for transfer to UOL Year 2 upon successful completion of all 4 UOL-required subjects in this programme

Credit Transfer

Because of their international reputation and high standard, University of London degrees are widely recognized by many tertiary institutions in the United Kingdom as well as universities in other Commonwealth countries or in North America.

The sections below present useful information to students pursuing UOL/LSE programmes at HELP and who plan to transfer their studies overseas upon completion of four full Foundation units.

Transfer within UOL

Students who have successfully completed the four Foundation units required by the degree programme of their choice in BSc Accounting & Finance or BSc Economics & Management may be considered for entry to Year 2 in their respective programme at LSE in the University of London.

They must provide evidence of anticipated good marks as well as in their current academic performance and also must have completed units similar to the requirements for entry to Year 2 at LSE in London. Students cannot, however, be considered for entry to the final year on campus in London. Colleges within UOL which may entertain transfer requests include London School of Economics (LSE), Queen Mary, and Royal Holloway.

Transfer within the University of London International Programmes

International Programmes students are allowed to transfer to other University of London International Programmes for which the LSE provides academic direction should they wish to do so. Students may also be allowed to transfer to other International Programmes provided that they satisfy the admission requirements of the programme and are prepared to pay any outstanding fees involved in the transfer process. The list below indicates the names of universities which accept the transfer of credits achieved on those University of London International Programmes for which the LSE provides academic direction.

Transfer to other universities in the United Kingdom

Many British and Commonwealth universities may also consider requests from External students for transferring their studies, in addition to some universities in North America. A list of names of the identified universities which consider credit transfer is worked out for students’ reference:

University of Bath
University of Bristol
University of East Anglia
University of Essex
University of Exeter
University of Nottingham
Lancaster University
University of Reading
University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
University of Queensland (Australia)
Royal Holloway, University of London
University of Sheffield
University of Southampton
University of Aberystwyth
University of Westminster

To effectuate credit transfer, the students themselves need to initiate the application procedures through UCAS. They may contact the admissions officer of the university of their choice and convey their request for second year entry. It is important to apply before the closing date in January so as to avoid inconvenience and disappointment since they would have to compete intensively with other applicants for entry.

Subject Exemptions

Students may apply for subject exemptions if they have already completed a similar syllabus with equivalent breadth and depth for similar subject or subjects required by the particular programme concerned. This qualification must not exceed five years from the date of their current registration for their courses.

Exemptions can be granted up to a maximum number of four full Foundation units. Only students registered under the Standard Routes of the EMFSS BSc degrees are eligible for seeking exemptions. For more information about course exemptions, students are advised to refer to website of the University of London International Programmes – www.londoninternational.ac.uk

Career Pathways

Career prospects for UOL graduates are bright as employers in diverse occupational fields globally accord high esteem and value to UOL degrees. For graduates from BSc Economics & Management, their employment areas include management consultancy, banking and consultancy, investment fund management, investor relations, risk management, trade relations management, corporate development, and corporate strategies. The career pathway for graduates from BSc Accounting & Finance is much wider. Their employment areas include accounting professions, investment, banking and finance, investment analyst and management, financial management, management consultancy, corporate treasury management, financial analyst, credit management, financial control, financial consultancy, and corporate secretary.

Scholarships and Eligibility

Scholarships are available and open to candidates holding any of the following qualifications. However, scholarship application is subject to the approval by HELP management.

STPM/A-Levels – 3A’s and above

UEC – 7A’s and above

HUC Foundation – CGPA 6.00 and above

SAM/TEE/CPU – TER 86 and above