Head of the Department 

Dr. Lara M AL-haddad

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Overview 

The department of Banking & Finance was established in 1982. Currently, there are 14 staff members, of which 3 are full professors, 3 are associate professors, 7 are assistant professors, and 1 lecturer. Among them, those who hold PhD degrees have graduated from top QS ranked universities in the UK, US, Italy, and Australia. They also have direct research interests in the areas of corporate finance, corporate governance, financial markets, banking system, financial legislation, financial crime, behavioral finance, financial technology, investments, and quantitative finance.

The department offers a bachelor's degree as well as a master's degree in banking and finance studies, which provides promising employment opportunities for our graduates in the related business area. The department aims to prepare the students theoretically and methodically in the banking and finance area, through the proposed curriculum. Furthermore, providing advisory services to all other sectors within the Jordanian community. Moreover, the department focuses on scientific research within the field of banking and finance. In addition, the department works on developing the course outline which correlates in accordance with both local and international workplaces. The curriculum has been updated and modified accordingly to keep pace with changes and developments taking place locally and internationally in order to raise the level of academic graduate and to provide them with the skills and techniques that qualify them to be competitive in the market. The department also holds conferences and scientific seminars to follow any new cases and challenges which the banking and finance sector may face.

The department aspires to develop the educational program, enforce workshops, provide advisory services, and prepare case studies in the field of banking and finance. This will assist in benefiting from scholarships offered by international organizations. The department also aspires to organize scientific and cultural conventions which aim to establish a connecting point with the leaders of the stock market and banking and finance organizations in Jordan. 

Vision and Mission

Vision 

Leadership, excellence, and sustainability in the department's academic programs, research activities, and contribution to community service.

Mission 

Preparing a graduate with scientific and practical qualifications in the field of financial and banking sciences by providing distinguished student experiences that support and encourage scientific research and interactive partnership with public and private institutions and the local community in a way that contributes to serving the national and regional economies.