MSc Banking and Finance at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Programme overview

The MSc Banking and Finance is a master's programme offered at Ahmadu Bello University by the Department of Banking and Finance in the ABU Business School, Zaria, Kaduna State. It runs for 2 years.

Level: Master's | Faculty: ABU Business School | Department: Banking and Finance | Duration: 2 years | Location: Zaria, Kaduna State

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Entry requirements

Admission Requirements: The following are considered qualified and admissible into the MSc (Banking & Finance) programme: i) Candidates with a good Bachelor of Science degree (minimum of second class upper division) in Banking and Finance and other related disciplines (Business Admin, Accounting, Economics & Insurance). ii) Candidates with a good MBA/MBF degree from a recognized university with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 in a 5.0 point scale or 3.0 in a 4.0 point system or an average of B arade in an A-E scale may be admitted. iii) In special cases candidates with a Bachelor of Science degree (a minimum of second class lower division) in banking and finance and other related disciplines with a minimum of 5 years relevant post qualification experience or evidence of scholarship may be considered. iv) Applicants in category iii) above may be given advanced credits in appropriate courses.

Postgraduate admission for the 2026/2027 academic session runs through the Postgraduate College; academic Masters and PhD applicants must upload a research proposal of not more than 300 words.

Postgraduate application forms for 2026/2027 are sold online at portal.abu.edu.ng/forms for N10,000 excluding bank charges; all admission processes end on 2 November 2026. Entry requirement: five O'level credits including English and Mathematics in not more than two sittings.

Apply through the university admissions page: https://abu.edu.ng/admissions

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