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Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Financial Services

BC6-W02-24 Institute of Business Management and Commerce

Programme of Study offered on Full Time basis as per MCAST Course Offering – Prospectus 2026/27
It is recommended that you visit How to Apply for further information regarding how to submit an online application, as well as important Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
MQF / EQF LevelLevel 6
Duration3 Years Full-time
ECTS Credits180 ECTS Credits
Work Based Learning

Placement / Internship

Course Description

Targeting one of Malta’s strongest economic sectors, this degree in Financial Services offers learners the opportunity to get a detailed insight into the various aspects of financial services, an industry which offers a range of career opportunities ranging from Risk Management to Fund Administration and Wealth Management. Apart from the more technical aspects related to financial services, learners will also gain the required analytical, critical and research skills that are required to work in such a high profile and demanding industry. Learners graduating from this degree find themselves in a very strong position in terms of employment as they are well geared to work in different sectors within this industry.

Career Opportunities
  • Banking Adviser,
  • Compliance Executive,
  • Financial Adviser,
  • Financial Analyst,
  • Credit Analyst,
  • Risk Management,
  • Fund Administrator,
  • Fund Accountant
Entry Requirements

Internal Progression Route….

  • MCAST Advanced Diploma in Finance and Insurance, or
  • MCAST Advanced Diploma in Financial Services, or
  • MCAST Advanced Diploma in Marketing, or
  • MCAST Advanced Diploma in Administrative and Secretarial Studies, or
  • MCAST Advanced Diploma in Insurance, or
  • MCAST Advanced Diploma in Business Administration, or
  • MCAST Advanced Diploma in Accounting, or
  • MCAST Advanced Diploma in Aviation Operations, or
  • MCAST Advanced Diploma in Transportation and Logistics Management

OR

2 subjects as A-Level passes and 2 subjects as I-Level passes

Compulsory A-Level: Accounts OR Marketing OR Economics

Other notes related to this programme

An Applicant aged 23 years and over, and not in possession of the above Entry Requirements, may wish to apply via the Maturity Clause route.  Applicants under Maturity Clause must still present clear documentation showing that they have a number of achievements in hand together with their School Leaving formal Certificate / document (to confirm their successful completion of compulsory schooling).  Age is not the only eligibility factor in such instances.  Besides documents showing their past achievements, applicants must present a detailed CV using the Europass format, as well as the most recent official JobsPlus Employment History.

 

Further important information can be found under the respective Admissions FAQ https://mcast.edu.mt/maturity-clause/.

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