Welcome the Banking & Finance Department at Philadelphia University. The Department was established in 1991 to prepare undergraduate students for professional financial analysts. This original purpose has since been changed and augmented with a substantial research endeavor in a unique multidisciplinary program. The Department provides state-of-the-art financial education with a professional emphasis. By forming close links with the accountancy profession and business community in Jordan, the Department has adjusted its mission in finance education and research to the requirements of the marketplace.

The Department of Banking & Finance of Philadelphia University is committed to developing Banking & Finance graduates with superior finance and management skills necessary to be responsive to the needs of a dynamic profession. We are extremely proud of our many graduates who have successfully pursued careers in public finance, industry, government, not-for-profit institutions and general business.

Our curriculum integrates theory with general education. Special emphasis is placed on developing our students' communication, computer, and research skills along with their Banking & Finance expertise. To implement this curriculum, the Department has selected experienced faculty from both academia and the profession.

The Department uses its resources in a manner designed to enhance the quality of the program. For example, each semester offers day and evening sections of all of its courses, which allows students flexibility in structuring their schedules.

Student activities are an integral part of the educational experience offered by our program. Unlike other universities, the Business Incubators (career builder) and other co-curricular programs, i.e., the career exchange scheme, the Drop-In-Center, work together to serve their members. Through their participation in these programs, students are provided many and varied opportunities for peer interaction.

Besides meeting fellow students, these schemes allow students to interact with professionals through lecture programs, on-site firm tours, community service programs and social functions. This interaction often aids students in finding employment before (part-time jobs) as well as after graduation.

Aims

1. Provide high-quality undergraduate finance education that serves the needs of Jordan and the Arab regions.
2. Achieve excellence enhanced by research and interaction with finance professionals. BFP seeks to:
   • Provide Bachelor of Banking and Finance degrees which prepare graduates for entry into professional and managerial positions in finance.
   • Provide quality undergraduate instruction in banking and finance which prepare students for life-long learning and success.
   • Provide intellectual contributions that enhance the delivery of instruction to students, improve the application of existing knowledge, and provide solutions primarily to regional issues.
   • Provide service, which contributes to meet the personal, professional, and life-long learning needs of our students, the University community, the business community, and alumni.
   • Attract and retain quality faculty devoted to teaching, research and service activities consistent with the goals of the Department, Faculty and University.
   • Pursue continuous improvement in teaching, research and services.

Mission

The Bachelor program of Banking and Finance at Philadelphia is characterized by:

1. 20% of the modules materials are covered in computer labs.
2. A balance emphasis on theory and practice, and its graduates are competitive with other graduates of other universities in Jordan.
3. The recruitment of qualified members from different neighboring areas (Iraq and Syria) of adequate years of experience in the Finance environment. In addition to their theoretical aspects of Finance, they also engaged in various off campus consultation activities. Their multiple perspectives, talents, and area of expertise are brought to empower the Program in setting goals; establishing policies; solving problems; and, carrying out projects or activities results in superior products.
4. The Faculty of Administrative and Financial Sciences participates in online delivery modules for the Avicenna Virtual University.
5. All of the 3rd and 4th level students are engaged in theoretical and practical lectures curried out by guests and visit speakers from industry and financial firm. Guests are encouraged to present up to date information about the recruitment procedures; the typical work tasks that should be done by who are seeking for employment.
6. Five Business incubators are available at the Faculty of Administrative and Financial Sciences to provide assistance for prospective or existing small business owners.
7. Diversification in teaching styles (Arabic/English) stimulating the students and providing direction and strategies to facilitate the introduction of viable and successful changes.
8. The graduation projects infuse the students to seek to advance finance education by providing outstanding educational experience through extensive interaction with the finance environment. (Graduation Project Handbook)