Master of Arts in Financial Services
Investment
Duration
COURSE OVERVIEW
This program is offered by The Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services in partnership with Makerere University. To apply,
- Visit the Makerere University URL. http://apply.mak.ac.ug and generate a payment reference Number.
- Sign up using full name, email & mobile number A password will be sent to both email and mobile number
- Fill a form by clicking on the APPLY NOW button displayed at “Taught PhD, Masters and Postgraduate Diplomas”
- Obtain a payment advise slip by clicking on “Pay for Form” button Make payment to any Bank, Credit Institution or MDI
- Print 2 copies of the filled form and attach 2 certified copies of academic documents and any other documents, 2 passport photos and 3 referees’ letters
- Submit to Makerere University Senate Building or UIBFS Offices Plot 10 Buganda Road
TARGET AUDIENCE
Graduates seeking for a career in financial services such as commercial or investment banking, specialized financial institutions such as, stock broking, dealing agencies, Insurance, Pension, and investment funds etc.
Entry Requirements;
Applicants should possess AT LEAST one the following requirements:
- At least a lower Second-Class Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics or a Degree with a strong quantitative bias.
- A holder of any Bachelor’s Degree and a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Banking from a recognized Institution.
- At least a Lower Second-Class Bachelor’s Degree in any field with at least three (3) years consecutive working experience in Financial Services or
- A recognized professional qualification such as CFA, ACCA, CPA, and CIMA.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
- Managerial Economics
- Legal Aspects of Financial Services
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Quantitative Techniques for Finance
- Business Finance
- Financial Services Marketing
- Business Research Methods
- Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
- Business Analysis and Valuation
- Corporate Governance and Ethics
- Commercial and Investment Banking
- Strategic Management
- Risk Management
- Microfinance Services
- Research Project
- International Business and Finance
- Human Resources Management
- Islamic and Development Finance
- Insurance Services
- Financial Derivatives
- Digital Finance and Agency Banking
LEARNING OUTCOMES
The financial sector has limited trained human resources with relevant skills at the level of a postgraduate qualification in financial services, yet emerging financial markets and the global linkages in the financial sector urgently need qualified human resources at the graduate level. Graduates of MAFS will be equipped with analytical skills with focus on strategic issues in banking, microfinance, securities and capital markets and will examine the impact of global financial management including information technology (IT) on the business environment. For graduates in management positions, this programme will provide an understanding of management in a financial services environment, including strategy formulation and implementation as well as contemporary issues facing the industry. A team experienced bankers and academicians will provide you with in-depth and practical training with case studies throughout the course.
