{"id":105,"date":"2025-10-10T08:12:32","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T08:12:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sda.edu.gm\/?page_id=105"},"modified":"2025-10-16T15:16:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T15:16:37","slug":"course-5","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sda.edu.gm\/index.php\/course-5\/","title":{"rendered":"SDA College \u2013 Banking &#038; Finance Curriculum"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>  <meta charset=\"UTF-8\"><br \/>\n  <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"><br \/>\n  <title>SDA College \u2013 Banking &#038; Finance Curriculum<\/title><\/p>\n<style>\n    body { \n      font-family: Arial, sans-serif; \n      line-height: 1.6; \n      color: #222; \n      background-color: #fafafa;\n    }\n    h1, h2, h3 { color: #003366; }\n    h1 { text-align: center; font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 1em; }\n    h2 { border-bottom: 2px solid #003366; padding-bottom: 0.3em; margin-top: 2em; }\n    h3 { margin-top: 1.5em; }\n    p { font-size: 18px; } \/* Increased font size for readability *\/\n    ul { margin-left: 20px; }\n    table { border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin: 1em 0; font-size: 16px; }\n    th, td { border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: left; }\n    th { background-color: #f0f0f0; }\n    section { margin-bottom: 2em; }\n  <\/style>\n<p><body><\/p>\n<p><strong>Comprehensive Curriculum Document<\/strong><br \/>\n  Includes Expanded Module Descriptions, Assessment Methods &#038; Weekly Timetables<\/p>\n<h2>Program Overview<\/h2>\n<p>The Banking &#038; Finance program at SDA College offers progressive qualifications across four academic levels\u2014Certificate, Diploma, Higher National Certificate (HNC), and Higher National Diploma (HND). Each stage is designed to build professional, technical, and ethical competencies required in financial institutions, microfinance organizations, and related industries within The Gambia and beyond.<\/p>\n<h2>Institutional Mission<\/h2>\n<p>SDA College is committed to advancing knowledge, skills, and innovation that empower youth and communities for meaningful employment, entrepreneurship, and leadership. The institution provides inclusive, high-quality education that supports national development and promotes sustainable economic growth.<\/p>\n<h2>Curriculum Structure<\/h2>\n<p>Each program within the Banking &#038; Finance department is structured around modular learning, continuous assessment, and applied practice. Students complete core and elective modules through a mix of classroom learning, research, and supervised projects.<\/p>\n<h3>Program Levels<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Certificate in Banking &#038; Finance<\/strong> \u2013 Foundational 6-month program.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diploma in Banking &#038; Finance<\/strong> \u2013 Intermediate 1-year program (2 semesters).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Higher National Certificate (HNC)<\/strong> \u2013 Applied 1-year program with Capstone Project.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Higher National Diploma (HND)<\/strong> \u2013 Advanced 1-year program with Dissertation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Sample Module Areas<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Principles of Banking and Finance<\/li>\n<li>Microeconomics &#038; Macroeconomics<\/li>\n<li>Financial Management<\/li>\n<li>Corporate Finance<\/li>\n<li>Customer Service and Communication<\/li>\n<li>Risk Management and Compliance<\/li>\n<li>Research Methods &#038; Capstone \/ Dissertation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Assessment Methods<\/h2>\n<p>Assessment is conducted through class tests, assignments, group projects, practical exercises, and final examinations. Advanced programs incorporate research proposals, case studies, and oral defenses.<\/p>\n<h2>Duration &#038; Timetable<\/h2>\n<p>Each semester follows a structured weekly timetable, Monday to Saturday, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Modules rotate weekly to ensure balanced coverage and exposure across all subjects.<\/p>\n<h2>References<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Ross, S., Westerfield, R. &#038; Jaffe, J. (2019). <em>Corporate Finance<\/em>. McGraw Hill.<\/li>\n<li>Mishkin, F. (2018). <em>The Economics of Money, Banking, and Financial Markets<\/em>. 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