Scheme of Studies

Duration: 8-10 Semesters

Total Credit Hours: 133

Course Work: 127 Credits Hours

Research Project & Viva Voce 06

Internship / Practical Training: S/U Basis

Field of Specialization

Banking and Finance

2. Master in Banking and Finance (M.Sc. B&F) Program

M.Sc. (B&F) 2 years (4 semesters) program at UoK was started in 2012. Here students are guided to implement theory into practice, students can became innovative and competent finance managers and bankers. The program has unique combination of in-depth case studies, real world projects and lectures delivered by exceptionally hardworking and knowledgeable faculty.

The curriculum followed in this program is HEC approved. One of the main feature of this program is that it is well accepted in banking as well as corporate business & banking areas in Pakistan. It is also known for teaching excellence and high academic standards with practical application in dynamic banking environment.

Job Opportunities

Banking and Finance is a professional degree program. As the study scheme of this program is well arranged especially for the field of banking and Finance, students has more chances to serve in different organizations such as:

• Banks/Financial Institutions
• National/International and Multinational Firms
• NGOs
• Government Organizations
• Professional trainers
• Educational Institutions

Eligibility

The eligibility criterion for admission in M.Sc. B&F is:

• The candidate must be an Azad Jammu & Kashmir National for open merit.
• Candidate should hold bachelor degree (2 years) with at least 2^nd division or 2.50 CGPA on the scale of 4.00 division (added) from HEC recognized institution.
• Age should not be more than 27 years on last date of receipt of application.
• Some seats are reserved for Refugees, Army, Sports and Non-subsidized etc.

Scheme of Studies

Duration: 4-6 Semesters

Total Credit Hours: 66

Course Work: 63 Credits Hours

Research Project & Viva Voce/Internship Report & Viva Voce 03

Field of Specialization

Banking and Finance

• Master of Science in Banking and Finance (MS B&F) Program

Welcome to the MS (Banking & Finance) 2 years Program at the University of Kotli. The objectives of this program is to acquaint the students with recent trends and issues in banking & financial education and enable them to critically understand and interpret banking & financial environment & its prevailing realities. This program is designed to facilitate the students in strengthening their skills & knowledge vis-à-vis banking & financial industry nationally and internationally.

The emerging global scenario necessitates the banking sector & other organizations to look for capable professionals and researchers in banking & financial sector being competent of responding to the changing market needs and requirements having the capacity to analyze the complex problems, make rational decision and effective leadership role. This is a unique program that emphasizes qualitative & empirical approach to deal with risk and return trade-off problems in both banking and other financial sectors.

Job Opportunities

Banking and Finance is a professional degree program. As the study scheme of this program is well arranged especially for the field of banking and Finance, students has more chances to serve in different organizations such as:

• Banks/Financial Institutions
• National/International and Multinational Firms
• NGOs
• Government Organizations
• Professional trainers
• Educational Institutions

Eligibility Criteria

16 years of education in Banking & Finance/Commerce/Business administration/Public administration or equivalent with 2^nd Division or at least 2.50 CGPA out of 4.00 from any institution recognized by HEC. The candidate must also meet (1) HEC criteria e.g. passing Entry Test GAT (General and/or Subject) with minimum raw score of 50 out of 100 and (2) any other criteria laid by the respective university/syndicate.

Scheme of Studies:

Semesters: 4-6 Semesters

Duration: 2 years

Courses: 8-10 (24-30 Credit Hours)

Research work: (i) 06 Credits Hours Thesis or HEC Policy or

(ii) Two Additional Courses (Taught base) (03+03)

Total Credit Hours: 30-36 (Maximum time limit is 3 years)

Core Courses:

Elective/Specialization Courses:

Banking and Finance

• Doctor of Philosophy in Banking and Finance (PhD B&F) Program

Welcome to the PhD (Banking & Finance) 3 years Program at the University of Kotli. The objectives of this program is to acquaint the students with recent trends and issues in banking & financial education and enable them to critically understand and interpret banking & financial environment & its prevailing realities. This program is designed to facilitate the students in strengthening their skills & knowledge vis-à-vis banking & financial industry nationally and internationally.

The emerging global scenario necessitates the banking sector & other organizations to look for capable professionals and researchers in banking & financial sector being competent of responding to the changing market needs and requirements having the capacity to analyze the complex problems, make rational decision and effective leadership role. This is a unique program that emphasizes qualitative & empirical approach to deal with risk and return trade-off problems in both banking and other financial sectors.

Job Opportunities

Banking and Finance is a professional degree program. As the study scheme of this program is well arranged especially for the field of banking and Finance, students has more chances to serve in different organizations such as:

• Banks/Financial Institutions
• National/International and Multinational Firms
• NGOs
• Government Organizations
• Professional trainers
• Educational Institutions

Eligibility Criteria

18 years of education in Banking & Finance/Commerce/Management or MBA 3.5/1.5 years with additional courses with at least 2.50 CGPA out of 4.00 from any institution recognized by HEC. The candidate must also meet (1) HEC criteria e.g. passing Entry Test GAT (Subject) with minimum raw score of 60 out of 100 and (2) any other criteria laid by the respective university/syndicate.

Scheme of Studies:

Semesters: 6 Semesters

Duration: 3 years

Courses: 06 (18 Credit Hours)

Research work: 12 Credits Hours Thesis or HEC Policy

Total Credit Hours: 30 (Maximum time limit is 7 years)

Core Courses

Elective/Specialization Courses

• Post Graduate Diploma in Banking & Financial Management (2 Semester)

Introduction

The Post Graduate Diploma in Banking & Financial Management is designed to meet rapidly enhancing career in banking industry. Banking industry in Pakistan is emerging as one of the largest employment generating sectors for the youth of nation. In order to provide a concrete foundation to the students of commerce, business and to the graduate employees of banking sector this diploma course is designed because the present multidimensional banking sector of Pakistan needs specialized, skilled and technical manpower, fully equipped with the banking knowledge.

This diploma course will fulfill needs of banking industry and also contribute towards the economic development of the country. Therefore keeping in view the importance of this diploma it is hereby planned to offer at this stage under Department of Banking & Finance.

Eligibility

The graduates having at least 45% marks are eligible; however, preference will be given to commerce, business and banking sector employees.

Scheme of Studies

This program will consist upon 1 year (2 semesters) duration. In each semester four courses will be offered.

Duration: 2-4 Semesters

Total Credit Hours: 24

Course Work: 24 Credits Hours

Oral / Comprehensive Examination: S/U Basis

Internship / Practical Training: S/U Basis 

Course Structure

1st Semester

Code Course Title Cr. Hrs.

BFM-311 Banking Law & Practice 3

BFM -312 Principles of Management 3

BFM -313 Banking & Financial Structure of Pakistan 3

BFM -314 Financial Accounting 3

2^nd Semester

Code Course Title Cr. Hrs.

BFM -321 Computer Application in Banking 3

BFM -322 Financial Management 3

BFM -323 Islamic Banking 3

BFM -324 Cost Accounting 3