B.Sc. in Financial and Banking Sciences

Program Profile

Vision

To become a leading academic department in financial and banking sciences in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq, recognized for excellence in education, research, and community service, and for preparing graduates who can compete in regional and international financial markets.

Mission

The Department of Financial and Banking Sciences is committed to providing high-quality education that integrates financial theory with practical applications in banking, investment, and modern financial technologies. Through fostering critical thinking, ethical responsibility, and innovation, the department seeks to prepare graduates who contribute effectively to the development of the financial sector, serve the needs of society, and adapt to the challenges of the global economy.

Values

The Department of Financial and Banking Sciences is guided by values of integrity, transparency, and excellence, striving for high academic and professional standards. It fosters innovation and lifelong learning, while promoting teamwork, collaboration, and social responsibility to ensure graduates contribute ethically and effectively to the financial sector and society.

Strategic Goals

  • Academic Excellence – Continuously improve curricula, teaching methods, and learning resources to meet international standards and labour market needs.
  • Research & Innovation – Promote applied research, financial innovation, and the integration of modern technologies in education and practice.
  • Graduate Employability – Develop students’ analytical, professional, and ethical skills to enhance their competitiveness in the financial sector.
  • Community & Partnerships – Strengthen collaboration with financial institutions, government, and international universities to support knowledge exchange and societal development.

Occupational profiles of graduates

  1. Commercial Banking
  2. Corporate Finance / Financial Analysis
  3. Investment & Portfolio Management
  4. Risk Management & Compliance
  5. Insurance & Actuarial
  6. Public Sector / Regulatory
  7. FinTech / Digital Finance
  8. Financial Consulting / Advisory

Read more about the programme

Get detailed information about the programme requirements, courses, credits, and educational objectives as a PDF file.

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Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

  • Prepare qualified graduates in financial and banking sciences with skills aligned to the labour market by providing comprehensive knowledge of financial markets, banking operations, investment strategies, financial technologies, and risk management.
  • Strengthen students’ financial knowledge and problem-solving abilities to make informed strategic decisions, including financial forecasting through quantitative methods and economic models, and fostering innovation in financial services.
  • Develop students’ communication and teamwork skills, instilling values of integrity, transparency, and social responsibility, enabling graduates to evaluate the social and environmental impacts of financial decisions.
  • Enhance analytical and applied skills through practical training, research engagement, and scientific inquiry, empowering students

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the programme will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of fundamental concepts in finance and banking and apply them in diverse contexts.
  2. Professionally analyze and interpret financial and economic data to support decision-making in various sectors.
  3. Uphold professional and ethical standards by integrating principles of integrity, accountability, and social responsibility in financial practices.
  4. Apply critical thinking to identify, analyze, and solve financial and economic problems innovatively.
  5. Exhibit effective communication, leadership, and negotiation skills while working collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
  6. Utilize modern financial and banking technologies and adopt innovations in financial and accounting practices.

Programme structure diagram with credits

Programme structure diagram with credits Financial and Banking Sciences

Yearly Timeline

Sept. 1, 2026

Sept. 1, 2026,
Start of the fall semester

⚠️ First year students start around mid-October

Jan. 2, 2027,
Fall semester final exams

⚠️ First year students start exams around 20 of January

Feb. 1, 2027,
Start of the spring semester

June 1, 2027,
Spring semester final exams

July 1, 2027

Check out the full academic calendar on UoD's webstie.

Full academic calendar ↗️

Programme Coordinator

Hezha Abdulkareem Hussein (PhD) Head of the Department
Lecturer - PhD, Msc
Assistant Professor in Finance & Banking Sciences

Financial and Banking Sciences
College of Administration and Economics
University of Duhok

Apply to the Programme

Public undergraduate admissions in the KRG region are managed centrally by the Ministry of Higher Education through the online ZankoLine portal (regayzanko.com). After Grade 12 Baccalaureate results are released, high schools provide students with unique login credentials to rank their preferred universities and B.Sc. majors during a 10–14 day registration window. Final placement is automatically determined by the student's Grade 12 average, subject choices, and department capacity.

Visit the ZankoLine portal