MAJOR MODULE S IN FINANCE

DEGREE: MASTER’S OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION OPTION IN FINANCE
Summary of Module


Foundational Module s in Masters of Business Administration                               40
Core Module s in Masters of Business Administration                                            60
Thesis Writing and comprehensive                                                                          30
Major (Concentration) in Masters of Business Administration                                 50
TOTAL OF CREDITS                                                                                                  180

 

Competences

  • Use finance theory/ concepts, techniques and models for qualitative and quantitative analysis
  • Communicate complex financial information and analysis effectively both in speaking and writing
  • Apply financial knowledge/skills and an ethical compass to guide business decisions in Apply financial knowledge/skills and an ethical compass to guide business decisions in academic simulations or real-world professional environments. Academic simulations or real-world professional environments

Structure and Degree Requirements for Graduation

In order for an AUCA student to graduate with the master’s degree of Business Administration (Option: Accounting), he/she should complete the requirements as outlined in the table and as described below.

Foundational Module s in Masters of Business Administration

For the general education Module s, check the section of foundational Module requirements for details.

Core Module in Masters of Business Administration

For the core Module s in Business Administration, check the section of core

Majors Modules/ (Options)

  1. Finance (18 Credits)
Code Module Credits SDL Total
FNCE 9214 Investment Management and Security Analysis 3 10 45 55 100
FNCE 9221 International Trade and Finance 3 10 45 55 100
FNCE 9222 Financial Strategy Management 3 10 45 55 100
FNCE 9223 Portfolio Management and Market Analysis 3 10 45 55 100
FNCE 9224 Advanced Corporate Finance 3 10 45 55 100
Total 18 50 225 275 500

 

FNCE 9214 Financial Institutions and Instruments                                                                                     10 Credits

This Module covers theories and practices of investments including capital markets, risk and return, securities, asset allocation and diversification. It begins by describing the investment environment, various developments in investment theory, and the principles and practices of valuation. The analyses of fixed-income securities, equity securities, derivative securities, together with other securities such as unit trusts, will then be discussed. Theories, principles, and techniques of portfolio management will also be presented. Topics covered include the portfolio investment process, asset allocation, portfolio construction, and portfolio performance evaluation. Throughout the Module/module, a global perspective will be emphasized.

FNCE 9221 International Trade and Finance                                                                              10 Credits

This Module deals with the theory and practice of international trade and trade-related policies. It focuses on analyzing the gains from trade, the changing patterns of trade, the income distributional consequences of liberalizing foreign trade, the relationship between trade, investment, and economic growth, and the reasons for and consequences of trade policies.

The purpose of this Module is to provide students with a thorough grounding in the theory of international trade as well as international trade policy and to demonstrate the relevance of the theory in the analysis of (a) existing patterns of international trade and what determines them, (b) the conduct of trade policy and (c) the economic implications of international trade and trade policy both for individual economies and the wider international community.

 

FNCE 9222 Financial Strategy Management                                                                                  10 Credits

 

This Module focuses on the theoretical and practical knowledge required for the management of financial and investment functions of multinational corporations. Students will discover how the international capital markets, foreign exchange markets, and the derivatives market can be used to manage transaction and operating risks facing the multinational firm. Students will learn, through hands-on case studies and empirical evidence, how to manage multinational companies’ investment and financing activities. The relevance of country risk and international corporate governance in cross- border investments will also be examined. The general emphasis is on the identification and management of opportunities and risk relating to international investments, exchange rate fluctuations, international financial markets and government policy changes.

FNCE 9223 Portfolio Management and Market Analysis                                                                              10 Credits

The students are provided with capital market meaning and theory, importance of the time value of money, future value determination, present value mathematics, number of compounding period, loan amortization, interest rates, principles of valuation, financial ratios analysis, use of cash flows, financial assets, and instruments, financial intermediaries, regulators of financial activities, classification of financial markets, financial market participants, basics of derivatives, assets valuation: basic bond and stock valuation models, asset valuation: the theory of asset pricing. Capital Structure, financial engineering, asset securitization and project financing and financial risk management. FNCE 9244 Advance Corporate Finance                                                                                                                          10 Credits This Module provides students with an understanding of the current state of financial reporting practices and the manner in which corporate financial statements published in annual reports, prospectuses and proxy statements influence our economic system. It is designed for students who wish to enhance their ability to understand and use corporate financial statements. It provides students with financial risk management, use of stock index futures and treasury futures contracts in portfolio.

MBA-FINANCE PROPOSED MODULE SEQUENCE PER SEMESTER YEAR 1 SEMESTER I

Code Module Credits Module Contact hour SDL Total
RELT 9111 Philosophy of Christian Ethics 3 10 45 55 100
STAT 9112 Applied Statistics 3 10 45 55 100
REMT9113 Advanced Research Methodology 3 10 45 55 100
HREM 9114 Human Resource Management 3 10 45 55 100
Total 12 40 180 220 400

YEAR 1 SEMESTER II

Code Module Credits Module Contact Hour SDL Total
BUAD 9121 Management Information System 3 10 45 55 100
BUAD 9122 Operations and Total Quality Management 3 10 45 55 100
BUAD 9123 Advanced Financial Management 3 10 45 55 100
BUAD 9124 Managerial Economics 3 10 45 55 100
Total 12 40 180 220 400

YEAR 1 SEMESTER III

Code Module Credits Module Contact hour SDL Total
BUAD 9211 Quantitative Techniques and Simulation 3 10 45 55 100
BUAD 9212 Strategic Management & Modeling 3 10 45 55 100
RELT 9213 Advanced Managerial Accounting and Control 3 10 45 55 100
FNCE 9214 Investment Management and Security Analysis 3 10 45 55 100
Total 12 40 180 220 400

Year II Semester IV

Code Module Credits Module Contact hour SDL Total
FNCE 9221 Portfolio Management and Market Analysis 3 10 45 55 100
FNCE 9222 Advanced Corporate Finance 3 10 45 55 100
FNCE 9223 International Trade & Finance 3 10 45 55 100
FNCE 9224 Financial Strategy Management 3 10 45 55 100
Total 12 40 180 220 400

YEAR II Semester V

Code Module Credit Module Conta ct hour SDL Total
BUAD 9311 Thesis 6 30 90 210 300
BUAD 9312 Written Comprehensive Exam 1 5 0 50 50
Total 7 35 90 250 340