Bachelor of Business in Banking & Finance
48 monthsProgramme duration
Sep-2026Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Finance
Degree
BN
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The Bachelor of Business in Banking & Finance at the Royal University for Women (RUW) is designed to equip students with a strong foundation in modern banking systems, financial markets, and corporate finance, while developing the analytical, ethical, and professional skills required to succeed in the dynamic financial sector.
The program integrates theoretical knowledge with practical application, covering core areas such as banking operations, financial institutions, investment analysis, risk management, financial regulation, corporate finance, and financial technology (FinTech). Students gain a comprehensive understanding of how financial systems operate at national, regional, and global levels, with particular attention to emerging markets and contemporary challenges in the banking and finance industry.
Through a structured curriculum that combines business fundamentals with specialized finance courses, the program emphasizes critical thinking, quantitative analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Students are exposed to real-world financial scenarios, case studies, simulations, and applied projects that reflect current industry practices and regulatory environments.
The program also places strong emphasis on ethical conduct, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance, preparing graduates to operate responsibly within financial institutions and related sectors. Graduates of the program are well prepared for careers in commercial and Islamic banking, financial services, investment firms, insurance companies, corporate finance departments, and regulatory bodies, as well as for postgraduate studies in finance, banking, or related disciplines.
Aligned with RUW’s mission and national higher education requirements, the Bachelor of Business – Banking & Finance aims to produce competent, industry-ready graduates who can contribute effectively to the financial sector and support economic development at both the local and international levels.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Finance
Degree
BN
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The Bachelor of Business in Banking & Finance at the Royal University for Women (RUW) is designed to equip students with a strong foundation in modern banking systems, financial markets, and corporate finance, while developing the analytical, ethical, and professional skills required to succeed in the dynamic financial sector.
The program integrates theoretical knowledge with practical application, covering core areas such as banking operations, financial institutions, investment analysis, risk management, financial regulation, corporate finance, and financial technology (FinTech). Students gain a comprehensive understanding of how financial systems operate at national, regional, and global levels, with particular attention to emerging markets and contemporary challenges in the banking and finance industry.
Through a structured curriculum that combines business fundamentals with specialized finance courses, the program emphasizes critical thinking, quantitative analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Students are exposed to real-world financial scenarios, case studies, simulations, and applied projects that reflect current industry practices and regulatory environments.
The program also places strong emphasis on ethical conduct, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance, preparing graduates to operate responsibly within financial institutions and related sectors. Graduates of the program are well prepared for careers in commercial and Islamic banking, financial services, investment firms, insurance companies, corporate finance departments, and regulatory bodies, as well as for postgraduate studies in finance, banking, or related disciplines.
Aligned with RUW’s mission and national higher education requirements, the Bachelor of Business – Banking & Finance aims to produce competent, industry-ready graduates who can contribute effectively to the financial sector and support economic development at both the local and international levels.
Admission Requirements
- Show evidence of having successfully completed Secondary Education or its equivalent in the Kingdom of Bahrain or overseas, attested by the Ministry of Education, Kingdom of Bahrain (MoE);
- Show evidence of a minimum level of English Language Proficiency, the following are examples of internationally accredited tests of English Language with the corresponding levels of proficiency required by RUW:
- IELTS overall band score of 5.5, or
- TOEFL: paper-based 513; or Computer-based 183; or Internet-based 65, or
- RUW English Placement Test overall band score of 5.5.
- All documents included with an application for admission become the property of RUW and are retained in the students’ file until graduation.
- Applicants to CBFS are required to have 60% or above average mark in mathematics in grade 12, (i.e. the last year depending on the system from which they have graduated)
Students who do not satisfy the above criteria are required to take a compulsory LAR course in mathematics during the first semester in the college. This mathematics course will be a skills based LAR course and will fall under the Natural Sciences category. Further the LAR course will be a pre requisite for these students when they register in the college for Mathematics for Management 1 (BUS 101).
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
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