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The College of International Finance and Banking

Introduction

The College of International Finance and Banking (CIFB) prepares students to function in a professional environment. The curriculum is designed to teach you to think critically, sort through complexities, exercise judgment, communicate effectively and adapt to change – qualities considered essential in today’s competitive marketplace.

The four year degree programs offered by CIFB are flexible enough to allow students to pursue individual career objectives while receiving a broad general education. As a student, you will work with an academic advisor to plan a curriculum that reflects your individual interests and objectives.

Department of Finance

The coursework in the Department of Finance covers financial organizations, operational activities and reviews the global economic challenges related to financial management in companies, financial institutions and civil service. Graduates with a concentration in Finance generally start their professional careers in investment banks and management consulting companies, brokerage firms, insurance companies and real estate agencies.


Department of Banking

The comprehensive program in general banking and management at CIFB is specially designed to meet the needs of the banking industry. The curriculum provides a broad knowledge and understanding of banking functions and develops skills necessary for effective leadership and management within the industry. The curriculum reflects modern trends in the domain of finance, marketing and management.

Department of Insurance and Risk Management

The Department of Insurance and Risk Management at AUBiH is the first of its kind in Eastern and Central Europe. Standard actuarial coursework, such as mathematics, statistics, computer technology and operations research, is complemented by traditional business courses in economic theory, financial strategies, corporate risk management and public policy. The combination of training as an actuary with a general business theory and policy perspective means you will be prepared to operate in the rapidly changing legal, regulative, organizational and economic environment of the global workplace.

Diplomas Awarded

AUBiH diploma
Bachelor of Economics in Finance, Banking or Insurance and Risk Management

SUNY diploma
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance

Program Requirements

    Semester I

  • Accounting Principles I
  • Principles of Macroeconomics
  • Introduction to Information Technology
  • Oral and written expression
  • College Algebra

    Semester II

  • Accounting Principles II
  • Modern US History
  • Principles of Microeconomics
  • Statistics

    Semester III

  • Introduction to Finance
  • Principles of Banking
  • Introduction to Enviromental Science
  • Business Law I
  • Creative Writing

    Semester IV

  • Modern Europe
  • Principles of Management
  • Business Communications
  • Business Law II
  • Financial Management

    Semester V

  • Global Economy
  • Global Investments
  • Professional Writing & Communication

      • Concentration area: Finance

    • Insurance and Risk Management
    • Financial Mathematics

      Concentration area: Banking

    • Commercial Banking
    • International Accounting

      Concentration area: Insurance & Risk Management

    • Insurance and Risk Management
    • Specialty Insurance

    Semester VI

  • Management Communications**
  • Professional Ethics
  • Marketing
  • Global Finance
  • Financial Derivatives

      • Concentration area: Finance

    • Financial Reporting and Analysis

      Concentration area: Banking

    • Management of Financial Institutions

      Concentration area: Insurance & Risk Management

    • Risk Management for Insurance Companies

    Semester VII

  • Financial Compliance & Regulation
  • Risk Management
  • Orientation to Culminating Experience
  • Human Resource Management
  • Management Accounting

    Semester VIII

  • Senior Project
  • Advanced Financial Accounting

      • Concentration area: Finance

    • Corporate Financial Policy
    • International Financial Management

      Concentration area: Banking

    • Global Banking
    • Investment Banking

      Concentration area: Insurance & Risk Management

    • Property and Liability Insurance
    • Financial Strategies and Analysis: Insurance

Sample program of Study in International Finance and Banking at CIFB

This sample program of study illustrates the general course of study for students majoring in International Finance and Banking. It is intended to serve as a model and may vary according to course offerings.
For detailed information please contact us at contact@aubih.edu.ba.

**Core Electives:
ACCT, BSAD, ECON, or FSMA designated courses.
Students must meet all ten General Education Requirements (refer to GER sheet for breakdown of courses).

*Fulfills writing intensive requirement.

U/L=Upper Level Courses (300/400)
GER=General Education Requirement