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FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES - FBMS

A professional University Faculty committed to excellence in training of Management professional for a rewarding career in the Management Sciences.

The mission of the faculty is to offer programmes at undergraduate-and postgraduate levels, which will develop and produce managers and other business professionals capable of using human and other resources to meet development needs and take advantage of the opportunities of Cameroon within the global context.

Objectives of the Faculty

The general objective of the faculty is to develop and offer academic programmes for the development of the intellectual and managerial potentials of its students.

Specific objectives are:

  • To provide knowledge that develops the students’ intellectual and managerial potentials,
  • To develop students’ intellectual and critical thinking ability as well as their managerial and entrepreneurial skills,
  • To foster the ability to organize, analyze and interpret information for decision making,
  • To instill and inculcate in our students, high moral standards of personal and professional behaviour, which are consistent with positions of trust and leadership in society.,
  • To imbue in students sensitivity and commitment to efficiency in the use of resources as well as to integrity, accountability and transparency, and
  • To encourage and develop a sense of curiosity and inquiry needed for innovative thinking and the development of new knowledge.

fees structure per program

Undergraduate Programs: 524,000 CFAF

Graduate Programs (Masters of Business Administration): 1,089,500 CFAF

dEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING

Mission and objectives

The Department of Accounting is committed to providing high-quality education, research, and service in the field of accounting. The department’s mission is to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to succeed in the accounting profession.

Level of Studies: Undergraduate

Qualification Offered:Bachelor of Science, B.Sc. Accounting

Duration of Studies: Six Semesters (3 years).

Facilities and Resources

The Department of Accounting typically has access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, including:

1. Computer Laboratories: Equipped with modern accounting software and technology.

3. Library and Information Resources: Offering access to accounting literature, databases, and online resources.

4. Professional Associations: Collaborating with professional accounting organizations, such as OPSECS Bamenda.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Department of Accounting can pursue various career paths, including:

1. Public Accounting: Working in auditing, taxation, or consulting for public accounting firms.

2. Corporate Accounting: Working in financial accounting, managerial accounting, or internal auditing for private companies.

3. Government Accounting: Working in government agencies, such as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or the Government Accountability Office (GAO).

4. Non-Profit Accounting: Working in non-profit organizations, such as charities or foundations.

5. Academia: Pursuing a career in teaching and research at a university or college.

dEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND FINANCE

Mission and Objectives

The Department of Banking and Finance is committed to providing high-quality education, research, and service in the field of banking and finance. The department’s mission is to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to succeed in the financial services industry.

Level of Studies: Undergraduate

Qualification Offered:Bachelor of Science, B.Sc. Banking and Finance

Duration of Studies: Six Semesters (3 years).

Facilities and Resources

The Department of Banking and Finance typically has access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, including:

1. Computer Laboratories: Equipped with modern financial software and technology, including financial modeling, data analysis, and simulation tools.

2. Library and Information Resources: Offering access to financial literature, databases.

3. Professional Associations: Collaborating with professional financial organizations, such as OPSECS Bamenda.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Department of Banking and Finance can pursue various career paths, including:

1. Investment Banking: Working in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and securities trading.

2. Asset Management: Managing investment portfolios for individuals, institutions, or financial organizations.

3. Risk Management: Identifying, measuring, and managing financial risk for financial institutions or corporations.

4. Financial Regulation: Working in regulatory agencies, such as central banks or securities commissions.

5. Financial Technology (FinTech): Developing and implementing financial technology solutions for financial institutions or startups.

dEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

Mission and Objectives

The Department of Economics is committed to providing high-quality education, research, and service in the field of economics. The department’s mission is to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to understand economic phenomena, analyze economic data, and apply economic principles to real-world problems.

Level of Studies: Undergraduate

Qualification Offered:Bachelor of Science, B.Sc. Economics

Duration of Studies: Six Semesters (3 years).

Facilities and Resources

1. Computer Laboratories: Equipped with modern econometric software and statistical analysis tools.

2. Data Library: Providing access to economic data from around the world, including macroeconomic and microeconomic data.

3. Library and Information Resources: Offering access to economic literature, databases, and online resources.

Admission Requirements

Students shall be assessed for their academic performance in examinations following the grading system outlined below in percentages:

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Department of Economics can pursue various career paths, including:

1. Government Agencies: Working in government agencies, such as central banks, ministries of finance, or statistical agencies.

2. Private Sector: Working in private sector companies, including banks, consulting firms, or research institutions.

3. International Organizations: Working in international organizations, such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, or the World Trade Organization (WTO).

4. Academia: Pursuing a career in teaching and research at a university or college.

5. Research Institutions: Working in research institutions, including think tanks, research centers, or institutes focused on economic policy or development.

dEPARTMENT OF MARKETING

mission and objectives

The Department of Marketing is committed to providing high-quality education, research, and service in the field of marketing. The department’s mission is to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to succeed in the rapidly evolving marketing landscape.

Level of Studies: Undergraduate

Qualification Offered:Bachelor of Science, B.Sc. Marketing

Duration of Studies: Six Semesters (3 years).

facilities and resources

The Department of Marketing typically has access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, including:

Library and Information Resources: Offering access to marketing literature, databases, and online resources

Admission requirements

Students shall be assessed for their academic performance in examinations following the grading system outlined below in percentages:

career opportunities

Graduates of the Department of Marketing can pursue various career paths, including:

1. Marketing Management: Working in marketing management roles, including brand management, product management, and marketing research.

2. Digital Marketing: Working in digital marketing roles, including social media management, search engine optimization, and online advertising.

3. Marketing Analytics: Working in marketing analytics roles, including data analysis, statistical modeling, and marketing research.

4. Market Research: Working in market research roles, including survey design, data collection, and data analysis.

5. Advertising and Public Relations: Working in advertising and public relations roles, including account management, creative development, and media planning.

Assessment of Students

Students shall be assessed for their academic performance in examinations following the grading system outlined below in percentages:

Score Grade Description GPA
75 – 100
A
Outstanding
4.00
70 – 74
B+
Excellent
3.50
60 – 69
B
Very Good
3.00
55 – 59
C+
Good
2.50
50 – 54
C
Fair
2.00
45 – 49
D+
Fail
1.50
40 – 44
D
Fail
1.00
Below 40
F
Fail
0.00

Industrial Experience / Internship

All students will be required to do internship of 256 hours (two months) and to be evaluated as follows

Evaluation by Supervisor in the Field 30%

Evaluation of Internship Report 50%

Evaluation by Academic Supervisor 20%

Total 100%

Admission Requirements into any Department of the Faculty.

Applicants are expected to obtain five (05) papers at the GCE Ordinary Level examination and at least two passes at the GCE Advanced Level or passes in theProbatoireand BAC. The subjects passed must include Mathematics and English Language at the “O” level. Preference will be given to students with “A” level passes in numerate/analytical subjects such as Accounting, Economics, Management, Marketing, Banking, Mathematics, Sciences and Geography.

In exceptional cases, applicants who do not meet the normal requirements may be considered for admission on their individual merit. Such applicants may however be required to undergo a remedial programme in specified areas of deficiency. Students are admitted generally into the faculty and not into any specific major. Students shall choose their majors at the end of their first year of studies.

The following programs are offered in this faculty

Undergraduate Programs

Program Duration Start Date
3 years (6 Semesters)
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3 years (6 Semesters)
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Graduate Programs

Program Duration Start Date
2 years (4 Semesters)
January of each year
2 years (4 Semesters)
January of each year
2 years (4 Semesters)
January of each year

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The Catholic Church has not only been at the forefront of educational provision in Cameroon from the German colonial period; she has also been a trailblazer in the provision of quality education. However, for a long time, the Church offered her educational services from nursery through primary to secondary schools only.