Applied Finance

Knowledge & Understanding: Define core financial principles, theories of banking and economics, and the financial environment of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf countries.

Financial Analysis: Analyze financial data and statements to differentiate between various corporate financial decisions.

Problem Solving: Identify, analyze, and formulate data-driven solutions for real-world financial problems.

Technical Proficiency: Master the use of financial calculators and Excel for complex financial operations and modeling.

Professional Communication: Conduct effective research and present high-quality financial analysis reports both orally and in writing.

Ethics & Responsibility: Recognize and apply ethical, legal, and cultural requirements in financial dealings within a globalized environment.

Teamwork: Demonstrate the ability to work effectively within diverse teams and maintain professional working relationships.

• GPA Threshold: Students generally need a cumulative GPA above 4.0/5.0 during their preparatory year to be competitive for the Finance track.
• Course Grade: A minimum grade of “B” or higher in the Principles of Finance (FIN 200) course is required for major allocation.
• Composite Score: Initial university admission is based on high school GPA (30%), Qudurat (30%), and Tahsili (40%).

University Requirements

• 100 ISL: Studies in the Prophet’s Biography – 2 credit hours (Total: 8)

• 107 ISL: Professional Ethics – 2 credit hours

• 103 ISL: Economic System in Islam – 2 credit hours

• 105 ISL: Human Rights – 2 credit hours

Preparatory Year Requirements

• 140 ENG: English (1) – 8 credit hours (Total: 31)

• 150 ENG: English (2) – 8 credit hours

• 140 MATH: Introduction to Mathematics – 2 credit hours

• 150 MATH: Calculus – 3 credit hours

• 140 COMP: Computer Skills – 3 credit hours

• 140 COMM: Communication Skills – 2 credit hours

• 101 ENT: Entrepreneurship – 1 credit hour

• 140 HEALTH: Health and Fitness – 1 credit hour

• 140 STUDY: Learning, Thinking & Research Skills – 3 credit hours

College Requirements

• 226 LAW: Commercial Law – 3 (3,0,0) credit hours (Total: 27)

• 101 MGMT: Introduction to Business Administration – 3 (3,0,0) credit hours

• 201 ACCT: Fundamentals of Accounting – 3 (3,2,0) credit hours

• 101 ECON: Microeconomics – 3 (3,0,0) credit hours

• 102 ECON: Macroeconomics – 3 (3,0,0) credit hours

• 200 FIN: Financial Management – 3 (3,2,0) credit hours

• 107 QUANT: Business Statistics – 3 (3,2,0) credit hours

• 202 ACCT: Cost Accounting – 3 (3,2,0) credit hours

• 201 MKT: Marketing – 3 (3,0,0) credit hours

Mandatory Requirements (Inside/Outside Department)

• 121 MGMT: Organizational Behavior – 3 (3,0,0) credit hours (Total: 42)

• 127 QUANT: Financial & Investment Mathematics – 3 (3,2,0) credit hours

• 201 INFO: Principles of MIS – 3 (3,2,0) credit hours

• 210 FIN: Corporate Finance – 3 (3,2,0) credit hours

• 220 FIN: Fundamentals of Investment – 3 (3,2,0) credit hours

• 251 FIN: Working Capital Management – 3 (3,0,0) credit hours

• 422 FIN: Applied Cases in Investment & Finance – 3 (3,2,0) credit hours

• 250 FIN: International Finance – 3 (3,2,0) credit hours

• 102 MGMT: Human Resource Management – 3 (3,0,0) credit hours

• 371 FIN: Banking Operations – 3 (3,2,0) credit hours

• 240 FIN: Principles of Risk & Insurance – 3 (3,0,0) credit hours

• 271 MGMT: Operations Management – 3 (3,0,0) credit hours

• 411 MGMT: Strategic Management – 3 (3,0,0) credit hours

• 103 MGMT: Advanced Studies in Entrepreneurship – 3 (3,0,0) credit hours

Elective Requirements (Inside Department)

• 472 FIN: Banking Simulation – 3 (3,2,0) credit hours (Total: 6)

• 471 FIN: Case Studies in Finance – 3 (3,2,0) credit hours

• 451 FIN: Financial Engineering – 3 (3,2,0) credit hours

• 373 FIN: Financial Risk Management – 3 (3,2,0) credit hours

• 384 FIN: Health & Social Insurance – 3 (3,2,0) credit hours

Elective Requirements (Outside Department)

• 421 ECON: Feasibility Studies & Project Evaluation – 3 (3,0,0) credit hours (Total: 9)

• 452 MKT: Services Marketing – 3 (3,0,0) credit hours

• 412 MGMT: Administrative Skills – 3 (3,0,0) credit hours

• 111 MGMT: Labor & Civil Service Law – 3 (3,0,0) credit hours

• 301 ACCT: Managerial Accounting – 3 (3,0,0) credit hours

Free Electives – 6 credit hours (Total: 6)

Cooperative Training

• 477 FIN: Cooperative Training – 6 credit hours (Total: 6)

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation – 135