BSC HONOURS IN DIGITAL BANKING (HDBANK)
| Module Code | Module Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ACCN101 |
Business Accounting |
The module provides students with an understanding of basic accounting principles, concepts and processes in financial and management accounting and enables them to identify, record and account for basic business transactions and events so as to provide accounting information to facilitate decision making processes as well as prepare and interpret financial statements. As well as financial models’ development models. |
| ACCN102 | Quantitative Methods for Business | The overall aim of the module is to provide students with an understanding of the different data types and their collection methods, summarization analysis and interpretation for decision making as well as equipping the students with knowledge of Descriptive and Inferential Statistics. |
| ACCN105 | Business and Organisational Environment | The module equips students with various management skills of managing businesses and the ability to scan the environment. and draw implications from environmental analysis and make appropriate decisions. |
| IDBS101 |
Information & Digital Skills (University-wide Module) |
The module to be offered in the first semester to help all students develop and master the Information and Digital Skills early enough to apply them in their academic in areas. |
| LAICBMFR100/ LAICBMGMB100 / LAICBMPO100 / LAICBMCH100 | Language Acquisition and Inter-Cultural Communication (University-wide Module) | This module explores the processes of language acquisition and development, with a focus on first and second language learning. It examines linguistic structures, cognitive processes, and sociocultural factors influencing language learning. Additionally, the module addresses the principles and practices of inter-cultural communication, highlighting how culture affects language use, communication styles, and understanding across diverse cultural contexts. Students will develop practical skills for effective communication in multicultural environments, including strategies for overcoming language barriers and fostering intercultural competence in professional and social settings. |
| FINMGT101 | Economic Theory and Application for Finance | The module equips student with tools of micro- and macroeconomic analysis and, by applying them, you will understand the behaviour of households, firms and government. Problems include: trade and specialization; the operation of markets; industrial structure and economic welfare; the determination of aggregate output and price level; fiscal and monetary policy and foreign exchange rates |
| BANKFIN101 | Corporate and Banking Law | Corporate and Banking law; is a level one module is built on the knowledge of basic principles and concepts of business law. This module aims to give students a general introduction to various rules and principles which the Zimbabwean Banking and Corporate sector uses to construct the correct business practices. |
| BANKFIN102 | Financial Markets and Regulation | The purpose of the module is to provide students with knowledge of the structure and functioning of financial markets and the securities traded therein in order to enable them to make successful financial decisions on the individual as well as the corporate level. |
| SDLSBE101 |
Student Development and Life Skills (University-wide Module) |
This module aims to equip students with essential personal, interpersonal, and professional skills necessary for holistic development and success in academic and professional settings. It covers topics such as time management, effective communication, problem-solving, leadership, teamwork, emotional intelligence, and stress management. The module also addresses career planning, ethical decision-making, financial literacy, and strategies for maintaining physical and mental well-being. By the end of the module, students will have enhanced their self-awareness, resilience, and life skills, enabling them to navigate challenges, engage productively in society, and achieve personal and professional goals. |
| BANKFIN201 | Bank Theory and Practice | The module orients students to the overview of the banking sector, the impact of Government policy and regulations on the banking sector, and evaluating performance of banking institutions. The course also covers bank lending policies and procedures and managing bank |
| BANKFIN202 | Money and Banking | This module examines the role of money, financial institutions, and the banking system in the economy. Topics include the functions of money, central banking operations, monetary policy, interest rates, credit creation, and financial markets. Students will gain an understanding of how banks operate, manage liquidity, and influence economic activity. The module also explores the regulatory environment and the impact of monetary policy decisions on individuals, businesses, and the broader economy. |
| BANKFIN203 | Programming and Bank Information Systems | This module introduces students to programming concepts and their application in banking information systems. It covers software development fundamentals, database integration, transaction processing systems, and security protocols specific to the banking sector. Emphasis is placed on designing, implementing, and managing bank information systems to enhance operational efficiency, data integrity, and customer service. Students will gain practical skills in using programming tools and technologies relevant to financial institutions. |
| FINMGT203 | Financial Management | The module enables students to appreciate the role of financial management in organization and to acquaint students with knowledge of time value of money and its relevant in financial management as well as apply knowledge of time value of money in routine business applications such as calculations of loan monthly instalments, loan amortization and setting up of sinking funds for various purposes the module introduces students to project appraisal |
| BANKFIN204 | Principles of Bank Lending | This module is designed to help students understand the lending aspect of a bank. The course covers the principles of lending, the various forms and types of commercial lending by a bank. An in-depth discussion about the concept of lending products and the various methods of assessing and monitoring the lending processes. |
| BANKFIN205 | Digital Banking and Payment Systems | This module explores the principles and technologies behind digital banking and modern payment systems. It covers electronic funds transfer, mobile banking, digital wallets, online banking security, blockchain applications, and regulatory compliance in the digital financial environment. Students will analyze the impact of digital payment innovations on financial inclusion, operational efficiency, and customer experience. The module equips students with the skills to evaluate, implement, and manage digital banking solutions in a rapidly evolving financial landscape. |
| CCLSBE201 |
Critical Consciousness and Life Skills (University-wide Module) |
This module focuses on the development of self-awareness, critical thinking, and practical life skills to enable students to navigate personal, academic, and professional challenges effectively. It explores concepts of critical consciousness, ethical decision-making, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence. Students engage with strategies for time management, goal setting, communication, teamwork, and stress management. The module also encourages reflection on social, cultural, and ethical issues, equipping students with the skills to act responsibly and make informed decisions in diverse contexts. |
| LAICBMSH200/ LAICBMND200 / LAICBMKI200 / LAICBMTO200 / LAICBMSL200 | Language Acquisition and Inter-Cultural Communication (University-wide Module) | This module explores the processes of language acquisition and development, with a focus on first and second language learning. It examines linguistic structures, cognitive processes, and sociocultural factors influencing language learning. Additionally, the module addresses the principles and practices of inter-cultural communication, highlighting how culture affects language use, communication styles, and understanding across diverse cultural contexts. Students will develop practical skills for effective communication in multicultural environments, including strategies for overcoming language barriers and fostering intercultural competence in professional and social settings. |
| FINMGT301 | Financial Reporting and Analysis | This module focuses on the preparation, presentation, and analysis of financial statements for decision-making purposes. It examines the principles and standards governing financial reporting, with emphasis on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Students will learn how to interpret and analyse financial statements using ratio analysis, trend analysis, and cash flow analysis to assess an organisation’s financial performance, position, and sustainability. The module also explores the role of financial information in investment, credit, and managerial decisions, while highlighting ethical issues and limitations of financial reports. By the end of the module, students will be equipped with practical skills to evaluate and communicate financial information effectively. |
| FINMGT302 | Treasury management | The module is designed to produce graduates who can work under Treasury Departments holding different portfolios such as fund managers, risk managers, cash managers, asset managers, financial analysts, etc. and provides a detailed, comprehensive and in-depth understanding of both theory and practice of Treasury Management in a banking environment in particular and financial sector in general. Basically, students are expected to understand inter-alia the role and structure/organisation of the Treasury function together with the Treasurer’s responsibilities within both the domestic and global contexts. |
| BANKFIN301 | Digital Currencies | The aims of this module are to make students appreciate how digitalisation has affected the provision of banking and financial services products, enable students appreciate crypto-currencies and evaluate their use and potential in Zimbabwe’s financial market and assess the adoption of block chain technology and its potential in the banking, securities trading and other services |
| BANKFIN302 | Data Analytics for Digital Banking | This module examines the application of data analytics techniques in the digital banking environment. It focuses on how banks and financial institutions use data to enhance customer experience, improve operational efficiency, manage risk, and support strategic decision-making. Key topics include data management, descriptive and predictive analytics, customer analytics, fraud detection, credit scoring, and performance measurement in digital banking platforms. The module also explores the use of big data, dashboards, and analytical tools, as well as ethical, regulatory, and data privacy considerations in financial services. By the end of the module, students will be able to analyse and interpret banking data to support innovation, risk management, and data-driven decisions in digital financial services. |
| FINMGT305 | Financial Risk Management | The module is designed to introduce students to the basics of and Financial Risk Management. It builds on mathematics and statistics courses taken earlier on. The module invariably covers Liquidity risk management Interest rate risk management, foreign exchange risk management, Market risk, Credit risk, Operational risk and how it is managed as well as Integrated risk management and risk management tool |
| FINMGT306 | Management of Electronic Systems | Through equipping students with knowledge of electronic banking and financial services, the E-Banking course seeks to nurture students to meaningfully participate in the development and provision of e- banking and financial services. |
| RISBE301 |
Research and Innovation Skills (U-W Module) |
This Advanced Research Methods module builds on foundational research skills by equipping students with in-depth knowledge and advanced competencies in research design, methodology, and analysis. The module covers advanced qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches, including research paradigms, sampling techniques, instrument design, data analysis, and interpretation. It also emphasises ethical considerations, research validity and reliability, and the use of appropriate analytical tools and technologies. Through critical engagement with scholarly literature and practical research exercises, students develop the capacity to design, conduct, and evaluate rigorous academic and applied research, preparing them for independent research projects, dissertations, and postgraduate studies. |
| SDLSBE201 |
Student Development and Life Skills (University-wide Module) |
This module aims to equip students with essential personal, interpersonal, and professional skills necessary for holistic development and success in academic and professional settings. It covers topics such as time management, effective communication, problem-solving, leadership, teamwork, emotional intelligence, and stress management. The module also addresses career planning, ethical decision-making, financial literacy, and strategies for maintaining physical and mental well-being. By the end of the module, students will have enhanced their self-awareness, resilience, and life skills, enabling them to navigate challenges, engage productively in society, and achieve personal and professional goals. |
| BANKFIN 401 | International Banking and E – Marketing of Financial Services | The module focuses on current issues, trends and problems in the international banking and capital markets and how these affect banking and capital markets locally and internationally and its focus is the global economy, but much attention will be focused on the implications and ramifications of international banking and capital markets developments for managers in Southern Africa and Zimbabwe in particular. |
| FINMGT402 | Financial Econometrics and Analytics | The module equips students with the Understanding of current econometrical methods for analyzing macroeconomic and financial data as well as developing and applying financial and econometrics models in contemporary decision making. Analysing and evaluating empirical research in finance and macroeconomics and undertaking research projects using time series data |
| BANKFIN402 | Monetary Economics and Development Finance | This module examines the role of monetary policy and financial systems in promoting economic development. It covers the functioning of central banks, money supply, interest rate policies, inflation control, and the regulation of financial institutions. Students will explore development finance mechanisms, including microfinance, development banks, and international funding sources, and analyze their impact on economic growth, poverty reduction, and sustainable development. The module equips students with the skills to evaluate monetary strategies and financial instruments in a development context. |
| RISBE302 |
Research and Innovation Skills (U-W Module) |
This Advanced Research Methods module builds on foundational research skills by equipping students with in-depth knowledge and advanced competencies in research design, methodology, and analysis. The module covers advanced qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches, including research paradigms, sampling techniques, instrument design, data analysis, and interpretation. It also emphasises ethical considerations, research validity and reliability, and the use of appropriate analytical tools and technologies. Through critical engagement with scholarly literature and practical research exercises, students develop the capacity to design, conduct, and evaluate rigorous academic and applied research, preparing them for independent research projects, dissertations, and postgraduate studies. |
| EPECPBE301 | Entrepreneurship, Professional Ethics Communication and Philosophy (U-W Module) | This module introduces students to the fundamental principles of entrepreneurship, professional ethics, communication, and philosophy as they relate to personal, professional, and societal development. It equips learners with entrepreneurial thinking and innovation skills while fostering ethical awareness, critical reasoning, and effective communication in diverse organisational and social contexts. The module explores ethical decision-making, professional conduct, philosophical foundations of knowledge and values, and the role of communication in leadership, teamwork, and enterprise development. Through participatory and reflective learning approaches, students develop problem-solving abilities, moral responsibility, critical thinking, and communication competence necessary for ethical entrepreneurship, responsible citizenship, and professional practice in a dynamic and globalised environment. |
| FINMGT404 | Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management | This module is meant to equip the students with the ability to choose securities to include in a portfolio from a universe of securities. It equips them with the techniques of managing the created portfolio to attain the targeted goals or objectives. It also enables them to evaluate the performance of an investment or a portfolio by exposing the students to the various portfolio evaluation techniques |
| FINMGT405 | Ethics and Professional Conduct for Finance | This module examines the ethical principles and professional standards governing finance and investment practices. Topics include fiduciary responsibilities, corporate governance, ethical decision-making, regulatory compliance, and codes of conduct in financial institutions. Students will explore case studies on ethical dilemmas, understand the role of integrity and accountability in financial decision-making, and learn to apply professional standards to ensure responsible practice in diverse financial contexts. |
| FINMGT406 | Financial Engineering | This module explores the application of mathematical and computational techniques to solve complex problems in finance. Topics include derivative pricing, risk management, portfolio optimization, and structured financial products. Students will learn to model financial instruments using quantitative methods, simulate market scenarios, and apply financial theories to real-world challenges. Emphasis is placed on analytical thinking, the use of financial software, and integrating mathematical models with practical investment and risk management strategies. |
| SDLSBE401 |
Student Development and Life Skills (University-wide Module) |
This module aims to equip students with essential personal, interpersonal, and professional skills necessary for holistic development and success in academic and professional settings. It covers topics such as time management, effective communication, problem-solving, leadership, teamwork, emotional intelligence, and stress management. The module also addresses career planning, ethical decision-making, financial literacy, and strategies for maintaining physical and mental well-being. By the end of the module, students will have enhanced their self-awareness, resilience, and life skills, enabling them to navigate challenges, engage productively in society, and achieve personal and professional goals. |
| BANKFIN470 | Dissertation | Students are encouraged to undertake a real-life organisation-based dissertation project. Working with an organisation, students can structure their project around a real business issue of challenge. |