Master of Science in Finance
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Program Duration |
Location |
Credit Hours |
Cost Per Credit Hour |
3 Semesters (On Average) |
Abu Dhabi & Dubai |
36 |
AED 2,667 |
The Master of Science in Finance program equips participants with in-depth knowledge of the functions of finance.
Specific objectives of the master’s degree program are to:
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instruct participants how to use the functions of finance to create and maximize value in commercial companies and societies;
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equip participants with current knowledge and techniques required for undertaking the functions of finance with effectiveness, efficiency, and professional standards; and,
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develop and promote strategic financial management skills and capabilities for professional success.
Professional Outcomes
The program prepares ambitious graduates for successful management positions in banking, investment and asset management or a finance function in other non-financial corporations.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
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demonstrate and apply advanced skills and recent developments, including modern portfolio theory, with regards to capital allocation decisions and the evaluation of the financial performance of financial and non-financial corporations and investment portfolios;
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describe the functioning of international financial markets and the role these markets play in the performance of an economy and recognize the major external factors that affect international financial markets (e.g., consumer preferences, economic factors, legislation, etc.) as well as the importance of efficient and transparent markets;
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use specialized knowledge of the use, pricing, valuation and structuring of financial products, including debt, currency and equity derivatives, and Islamic Finance;
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identify and resolve complex business problems through the application of financial management and acquired general business knowledge, including applicable recent developments;
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design, plan and conduct applied research in a chosen area of finance specialization and document and defend the research results;
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communicate effectively in writing, verbally, and using appropriate information technology to prepare and deliver professional-level presentations for management or clients;
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functions with full autonomy and/or as a member of team across cultural, functional and/or organizational boundaries;
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demonstrate leadership and management skills at the individual, team and organizational level, including strategic performance and development;
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consistently recognize and sensitively manage ethical dilemmas in the workplace, leading to informed, fair and valid decisions; and,
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describe the basic principles and application of corporate social responsibility
Curriculum
Orientation Seminar
At the beginning of the program, students take an intensive one-day orientation. The orientation offers several workshops to introduce students to the University and its resources, the program and communication and virtual classroom software such as BlackBoard Learn and Collaborate, MS Outlook, Extranet, and Bannerweb.
Required Program Courses (33 Credit Hours Required)
FIN630 Corporate Finance
FIN631 International Finance and Banking
ACC632 Financial Statement Analysis and Business Ethical Standards
FIN633 Statistics and Quantitative Methods for Finance
FIN634 Fundamentals of Asset Valuation
FIN638 Islamic Finance Principles
FIN656 The Financial and Banking System
FIN657 Financial Institutions Management
ECN658 Monetary Policy
FIN659 Financial Markets
FIN690 Applied Research in Finance
Prescribed Elective Courses (3 Credit Hours Required)
ACC610 Accounting
HRM640 Human Resource Management
HRM663 Organizational Behaviour and Leadership
MGT664 Global Business Strategy
ECN666 Managerial Economics
OPR667 Operations Management
BUS668 International Law and Business Ethics
MGT669 Cross Cultural Management
MKT680 Marketing Management
MGT660 Entrepreneurship
MGT664 Global Business Strategy
Program Delivery
Program Duration
The program is delivered in English over 3 semesters at Zayed University located in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Course Delivery Format
Courses are delivered in 8-week terms. Classes are generally scheduled on weeknights – Sundays through Wednesdays – starting at 5:00 PM. Each course meets twice each week.
For more information on the admission deadline, start date and location for delivery of the program, please visit the Key Dates section of the website.
Faculty
Courses in the graduate program are taught by select professors from the College of Business who are experts in their fields and possess diverse international research experience.
Knowledge gained during classes is further enhanced by sharing real-world experience with other students, guest lecturers, top professionals and leaders in the field of business.
Program Cost
AED 96,000 (including text books and course materials)
For more information on the program cost, payment procedure and financial support, please visit the Admissions and Fees section of the website.
Graduation
Students must complete all required courses in the approved program curriculum and achieve a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0.
Contact
College of Business
Zayed University
Abu Dhabi & Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971-2-599-3605
Email: cgs.admissions@zu.ac.ae
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