Qualified BAF graduates with the 5 Pillars of Ethics; their potential employment and workplaces are including, but not limited to: 

• Banks and Financial Institutions: Finance/ Loan/ Relationship/ Risk/ Compliance Officer, Accountant, Financial Analyst, Banker, Relationship/ Finance/ Branch Manager, Marketing Representative;

• Professional Services (Audit, Tax, Advisory): Executive, Senior Auditor, Audit Partner, Tax Specialist, Tax Consultant, Consulting Manager; 

• General and Life Insurance: Actuarial Analyst, Actuarial Manager;

• Investment: Investment Officer, Investment Analyst, Investment Manager;

• Capital Markets: Corporate Finance Analyst, Corporate Finance Manager; 

• Startups: CEO, CFO, Financial Analyst, and more.

At Paragon.U, BAF program focuses on bringing up students’ financial competence by providing training in areas of economics, finance, accounting, and administration. Besides, BAF students gain a deeper understanding of major trends in the Cambodian economy and banking system. In addition, BAF department highly values the spirit of entrepreneurship and encourages graduates and existing students in their attempts to start their private ventures. The curriculum of the BAF major is informed by:

• The Learning Outcome Statements (LOS) of the CFA Program by the CFA Institute;

• The selective core competencies set out by:

  • Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) Cambodia; and 

  • Kampuchea Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Auditors (KICPAA).

At Paragon International University (Paragon.U), BAF graduates gain a competitive advantage in the Cambodian labor market due to their advanced proficiency in English, specialized knowledge, and IT skills. Additionally, their developed soft skills, including leadership, public speaking, and decision-making, potentially make them desirable and potential candidates for prestigious positions. BAF graduates typically aim to secure employment in banking, finance, auding and investment firms. Finally, BAF graduates may also pursue entrepreneurship and find themselves a founding or being otherwise involved in startups and business ventures. 

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