<\/i>Overview<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
<\/i>Introduction<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
<\/i>Programme Objective<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
<\/i>Areas of Specialization<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
<\/i>Career Paths<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
<\/i>Key Information<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
<\/i>Why Strathmore University?<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
<\/i>Entry Requirements<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
<\/i>Admission<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
<\/i>Intakes<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
<\/i>Request Brochure<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
<\/i>Overview<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
\nOverview<\/h2>\n
Financial Services is an area in the business ecosystem associated with the management of money, value creation, financial assets and property.<\/p>\n
Every organisation or individual utilises financial services and benefits from them and the individuals who advise and manage those activities are in line for top financial rewards.<\/p>\n
A career in the financial services sector is potentially an appealing prospect to those who have a keen interest and aptitude to work in the ever-growing sector, characterised by dynamism, digitisation and constant innovation.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Introduction<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
\nIntroduction<\/h2>\n
The Bachelor of Financial Services (BFS) programme aims at unifying the financial services sector by providing a firm foundation in the world of work in financial management, business analytics and skills of people working in the financial sector, microfinance sector, banking sector, financial cooperatives sector and emergent financial services providers in general.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Programme Objective<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
\nProgramme Objective<\/h2>\n
The BFS programme is designed to reflect the changing world of financial services and the digital disruption that comes with it.<\/p>\n
A very practical, case study-based approach is at the core of programme delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Areas of Specialization<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
\nAreas of Specialization<\/h2>\n
Students can choose an area of specialization in any of the five areas:<\/p>\n
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- Banking<\/li>\n
- Microfinance<\/li>\n
- Financial Cooperatives<\/li>\n
- Asset Management<\/li>\n
- Insurance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Career Paths<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
\nCareer Paths<\/h2>\n
Students are well prepared to work in a wide range of careers in the private sector, government and not-for-profit organization.<\/p>\n
Some job roles include:<\/p>\n
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- Financial Analysts<\/li>\n
- Securities, Commodities and Financial Service Sales Agents<\/li>\n
- Budget Analyst<\/li>\n
- Personal financial advisor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Key Information<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
\nKey Information<\/h2>\n
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