Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Economics and Finance - MoHE/ UGC approved programmes

Duration

4 year

Awarding Body

Royal Institute Campus

Delivery

Full-time/Physical

Intake

May/Sep

Programme Overview

Offered by Royal Institute Campus and approved by the Ministry of Higher Education, this four-year Honors degree is a Ministry-recognized qualification aligned with Level 6 of the Sri Lanka Qualifications Framework (SLQF) assuring you of a program that meets national standards of academic quality.

The degree gives you a complete understanding of how the global economy works, built on three connected pillars: Business Management & Finance, Economics, and Data Analysis skills using modern programming languages. This combination means you graduate not only understanding economic and financial systems, but able to analyze them with the technical tools employers now demand.

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Entry Requirements

  • Three (3) simple passes (S) in the Commerce subject stream in one and the same sitting at the GCE (Advanced Level) Examination conducted by the Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka or equivalent; OR
  • Three (3) simple passes (S) in any subject stream in one and the same sitting at the GCE (Advanced Level) Examination conducted by the Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka with a bridging course approved by the Specified Authority.

Programme Structure & Course Modules

First Year Course Units

Semester – 1

  • Microeconomics
  • Financial Accounting
  • Process of Globalization
  • Mathematics for Economics and Finance
  • Business Information Systems

Semester – 2

  • Macroeconomics
  • Corporate Finance
  • International Banking and Financial Markets
  • Management Process
  • Statistics for Economics and Finance

Second Year Course Units

Semester – 1

  • Managerial Economics
  • International Trade and Trade policy
  • Marketing Management
  • Skill Development- (International Languages)
  • Economic Issues and Challenges in Developing Countries

Semester – 2

  • International Macroeconomics
  • Derivatives and Risk Management
  • Environmental Economics
  • Skill Development I – French (International Languages)

Third Year Course Units

Semester – 1

  • International Commercial Law
  • International Political Economy
  • Econometrics
  • Project Management
  • Service Marketing (optional)
  • Tourism Economics (optional)
  • Managerial Finance (optional)

Semester – 2

  • Development Economics
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Global Poverty and Inequality
  • Behavioural Economics and Finance
  • Organizational Behavior (optional)
  • Economic Planning and Policy (optional)
  • Entrepreneurship Development (optional)

Fourth Year Course Units

Semester – 1

  • Financial Modelling and Forecasting
  • Research Methods
  • Internship/ Institutional Training
  • Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management (optional)
  • Globalization and Economic Development (optional)
  • International Marketing (optional)

Semester – 2

  • Big Data Analytics for Economics
  • Contemporary Issues in Economics and Finance
  • Independent Research / Dissertation

Career Opportunities

These Qualifications and Experience will set you up for career success in variety of areas and professions.

  • Investment Banking Analyst
  • Business Analyst
  • Financial Risk Analyst
  • Wealth Management Adviser
  • Corporate Finance Associate
  • Commercial Banking Officer
  • Economist
  • Data Analyst / Data Scientist in Finance
  • FinTech Analyst
  • Economic / Management Consultant
  • Financial Planner
  • Policy Analyst
  • International Trade Specialist
  • Development Economist
  • Lecturer / Researcher in Economics & Finance

FAQ

What is the ranking of the University of London (UoL)?

Since the University of London is a consortium – as association of many Universities, you need to look at the rankings of individual universities if you are looking for the ranking of UoL. The rankings for each of the Universities provide a good measure of the kind of degree you are embarking upon, its recognistion, capabilities of graduates and alumni as well as the up-to-date curriculum etc.

 

If the student has a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university (acceptable to UoL), one year exemption is given, that is, 3 modules are exempted as follows: 

  • UoL encourages Graduate Entry students to pace themselves when following this route – ideally 3 years (3 modules per year = 9 modules). 
  • A two-year pathway is retained for GE students who pass all four modules in their first year of study and at the first attempt in the May/June assessments. In case a student fails at least one module in their first attempt. the degree gets extended to 3 years. 
 
No exemptions are currently provided for any other professional qualifications other than for a bachelor’s degree in any field.

Changes to the vocational stage of training for solicitors and barristers have been introduced. The following websites should be consulted for updates: The Law Society – https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/career-advice/becoming-a-solicitor/

Solicitors Regulations Authority – https://www.sra.org.uk/

You will find most of the details in the RIC website, the RIC prospectus as well as in the prospectus of the University of London as well:

You need to complete the examinations that will be held by the Sri Lanka Law College. Further information can be found in this Gazette Notification found in the Sri Lanka Law College website. If you need further clarifications, you can contact the Chief Academic Coordinator – LLB at RIC. ([email protected]) 

Sri Lanka Law College – http://www.sllc.ac.lk/