Finance — study plan
American University of Kuwait (AUK) College of Business & Economics
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 6
- Courses
- 37
- Degree
- bachelor
The Finance study plan at American University of Kuwait (AUK) is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 3 years (6 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 37 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
General Education Requirements 24 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL101 | Approaches to Critical Reading and Writing | 3 |
| ENGL102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| ARAB101 | Arabic Language I | 3 |
| MATH-EL | Quantitative Reasoning / Mathematics Elective Elective | 3 |
| NSCI-EL | Natural Science Distribution Elective Elective | 3 |
| SOSC-EL | Social Science Distribution Elective Elective | 3 |
| HUMN-EL | Humanities Distribution Elective Elective | 3 |
| ARTS-EL | Fine Arts Distribution Elective Elective | 3 |
BBA Core Requirements 36 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT201 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT205 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BUS209 | Data Analytics 1 | 3 |
| ECON200 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| FINC232 | Financial Management | 3 |
| MGMT201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MRKT200 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BEAL401 | Legal & Ethical Issues in Business | 3 |
| BUS321 | International Business Management | 3 |
| ENTR313 | Managing Entrepreneurial Ventures | 3 |
| MGMT346 | Production & Operations Management | 3 |
Finance Major Requirements 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FINC341 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| FINC345 | Investment and Securities Analysis | 3 |
| FINC355 | Financial Institutions of the Gulf | 3 |
| FINC365 | International Finance | 3 |
| FINC413 | Finance Capstone | 3 |
| FINC445 | Portfolio Management | 3 |
Finance Major Electives (select 2 courses) 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FINC343 | Financial Services Management Elective | 3 |
| FINC350 | Islamic Banking and Finance Elective | 3 |
| FINC360 | Financial Derivatives Elective | 3 |
| FINC440 | Fixed Income Analysis Elective | 3 |
| ACCT365 | Financial Statement Analysis Elective | 3 |
| BEAL403 | Corporate Governance and Ethics Elective | 3 |
Internship & Common Capstone 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS470 | Internship in Business | 3 |
| BUS413 | Common Business Capstone | 3 |
Free Electives 9 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FREE-EL1 | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
| FREE-EL2 | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
| FREE-EL3 | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Finance
How many credit hours is Finance at American University of Kuwait (AUK)?
Finance at American University of Kuwait (AUK) requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 37 courses.
How many years is Finance at American University of Kuwait (AUK)?
The study plan for Finance spans about 3 years (6 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Finance award?
Finance at American University of Kuwait (AUK) awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 credit hours.
Is Finance offered at other universities?
Yes, Finance is offered at at least 12 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.