Masters in Investment. Globalization, rapid advances in computational technology, unprecedented financial innovation and shifting regulatory regimes have all contributed to additional job opportunities for finance professionals with education beyond a bachelor's degree. The new Master of Finance (MFin) program at the A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management addresses this substantial unmet demand for trained finance professionals. By providing a comprehensive overview of the entire field of finance, with an emphasis on empirical methods and applications, the three-quarter (48 quarter units) MFin program will enable finance executives to gain the specialized expertise required for professional advancement, and prepare students who seek to pursue professional certifications in finance including all levels of the CFA and GRP. Some possible career paths for MFin students: Investment management Investment banking Corporate finance Private wealth management Risk management Asset Management Quantitative Research Equities Trading Application Deadlines Fall 2017 Admission Priority round:December 15, 2016 Second round: January 31, 2017 Third round: March 1, 2017 Final Deadlines: International: May 1, 2017 Domestic: June 1, 2017 Master of Finance Admission Criteria The Master of Finance program is open for admission to all students. The program is best suited for students with a sufficient quantitative background to enable successful completion of the program. The most appropriate undergraduate majors include business, engineering, mathematics, statistics, and physics, among others. Students with less quantitative backgrounds may also apply, but should expect to use electives to develop quantitative background or to take additional courses. We consider each applicant's professional, academic, and life experiences... [-]

Master of Finance - Investment Management (IMM)

The full-time day-time Master of Finance – Investment Management (FT MoF-IMM) programme aims to provide degree graduates who would like to specialize in investment management, particularly those with no or little work experience, with a combination of solid finance concepts and up-to-date industry know-how. Furthermore, the programme prepares students for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) examination.

Programme Outcomes

On completion of the FT MoF-IMM programme, graduates will be able to:

understand conceptual frameworks drawn from Accounting, Risk Management, Economics, Quantitative Method and Law to the analysis of investment and corporate finance issues. solve asset management/corporate finance problems as they present themselves in real-life situations. formulate financial strategies and policies. envision possible outcomes on financial and strategic recommendations, and to evaluate the performance in a relevant and effective way. ... [-]

Topicality of presented program is defined by recent raise in investing and financial activity performed by corporations of China, South Korea and other Asia-Pacific countries on the markets of Russian Federation and more specifically Russian Far East. In that case we continue to observe growing necessity in widening of Russian legal knowledge among business environment of interested partners. We assume that our considerable role in legal education and research of legal matters may be of invaluable use for foreign partners’ better understanding of Russian private law regulations, comparative legal analysis and both legal and business practice in Russia.

Program goals

LLM program “Russian business and investment law” (RBIL) designed for training of high-class lawyers employed in companies and organizations performing international business activities and transactions with Russian partners. Structure of program includes general courses on basics of Russian legal system and its specific measurements from one side, and peculiar courses enclosed on legal and business practice in Russian Far East.... [-]

Finance includes an introduction to basic finance and furnishes the students with useful skills, analytical tools, and perspectives which provide a sound basis for financial decision-making. Banking equips students to become successful in a branch which demands effective banking skills. Successful bankers are gregarious and assertive. The aim is to bring students into contact with real life banking problems, through which students also acquire a number of managerial techniques. Investment covers inves-tments and asset pricing, option and derivatives pricing, and portfolio management with applications to financial models and data. It is appropriate for highly numerate students with a strong background in economics, who wish to pursue careers in financial institutions or in industry which call for such advanced analytical skills. Duration: 4 semesters, 2 years Academic Year: Autumn term: September 25, 2017 – December 22, 2017 Winter holidays: December 23, 2017 – January 1, 2018 Examination period: January 02, 2018 – February 10, 2018 Spring term: February 12, 2018 – May 11, 2018 Examination period: May 12, 2018 – June 30, 2018 Summer holidays: July 01, 2018 – August 31, 2018 Application Procedure: Deadline for applications: June 30, 2017 Required documents: copy of passport (page with photo), Curriculum Vitae, copy of secondary school final certificates and/or copy of university diplomas, copy of transcript of records from secondary or university studies. Documents to be sent to: marianna.sinicakova@tuke.sk or ivana.gerhartova@tuke.sk. Originals will be presented by students before their enrolment in September. [-]

Through this degree students learn to understand and analyse the many sociopolitical, economic, financial and environmental factors that drive property investment decisions in a globalised world. They benefit from the faculty staff's academic research and significant industry experience. A number of the course's sessional lecturers have over 30 years' corporate experience. Students are standout professionals, with a strong record in their industry and recognised qualifications. This calibre of students enables unique networking opportunities and rewarding peer-to-peer learning. Most subjects are offered in intensive blocks that accommodate busy work lives, with the exception of two MBA subjects offered in evening sessions.... [-]

Master of Real Estate in Finance and Investment Today, professionals working in the real estate investment market face many challenges. The global nature of the property market, rapid developments in research tools and business practice, new competition from those operating in the broader investment markets and the development of alternatives to direct property investment all add new dimensions to the role of the property professional in this field. Thus professionals need to enhance their knowledge and skills. This Master of Real Estate in Finance and Investment programme offers a holistic understanding of the operations in real estate markets and investments. It provides graduates with the specialist knowledge and skills needed to research, analyse and advise on investment decisions accordingly. Admission Requirements Bachelor’s degree with minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent as acceptable by the Senate; OR Bachelor’s degree or equivalent but for CGPA below 2.50; can be accepted provided that the candidates must have 5 years working experience in relevant field. Graduates of equivalent qualifications who have several years of relevant industry experience. Evidence of satisfactory English language skills is required for candidates where English is not their first language, such as IELTS 6.0 or above or TOEFL 550 or above. Who should attend This programme is designed for those wishing to pursue a career in the real estate investment and finance business. Graduates will be able to perform investment analyses of individual real estate investments and portfolios and conduct market analysis. It provides those from varied professional and academic... [-]

Masters in Investment. The Master's Degree course in Investment Strategy and Internationalisation is an innovative course in the international panorama and has been designed for graduate degree holders of different areas who want advanced and in-depth knowledge of International Management. Competencies obtained are nuclear for the practice of management, which is increasingly international and global. The globalisation of world commerce, communications, financial markets and transports has given birth to a new world order, which can be seen reflected in the way companies are managed. Objectives The Master's course aims for development of technical competencies and behavioural competencies appropriate for business management and to be able to meet challenges posed by international companies. In addition, the course ensures a preparation for its students which is focused on all aspects related to a borderless world of business management. Furthermore, the academic training is complemented and characterised by its articulation between professionalism, research and application. Access Graduate Degree holders who want to develop their conceptual capacities, gain solid analytical skills and be up-to-date so as to enable them to work effectively in the area of Management and International Business Management. Recognition & Restructured Curriculum The Curricular structure and Plan of Studies (Syllabus) of the Master Degree in Investment Strategy and Internationalisation was recognised under notification No. 11039/2011, published in the Diário da República, the official gazette, 2nd Series, No. 96, dated 18 May 2011. Duration 2 years/4 semesters Schedule Evening classes Credits 120 ECTS [-]

Graduates of this programme can perform a wide range of jobs in a host of different industries and other sectors of both the national and international economies. Although the largest share of the graduates work in financial institutions, they are also to be found in other businesses and organizations in both the private and public sectors, including customs and tax authorities, other government bodies at all levels, and in the field of tax advice. The fact that the study programme is taught in English or French and at the same time includes the participation of foreign universities gives students a chance to improve their language skills and professional preparedness, and it also enhances the market reputation of their qualification, the standing of the Faculty of Economics of Matej Bel University and its partner universities. The structure of the programme and its component courses together with the expertise and research experience of the teachers allow students not only to prepare for professional practice, but also to learn how to become expert researchers and teachers in the fields of financial management, international finance, international accounting, banking, monetary theory and policy, and financial markets. Theoretical knowledge Graduates of the programme are able to find and present their own solutions to problems in theoretical research, and to apply creatively their theoretical knowledge to practical solutions. They will have deep knowledge of the modern economic theories of money and finance, financial analysis and forecasting, and policy analysis. Practical skills Graduates will have the practical skills... [-]

Masters in Investment. The McGill Masters of Management in Finance (MMF) degree is a pre-experience twelve-month specialized program in finance. The MMF program prepares students for a career in finance through a comprehensive curriculum that integrates advanced financial concepts and quantitative methods with real-world business practices. The MMF is designed for recent graduates with a Bachelor of Science, Engineering, Economics, Arts or Commerce degree and with proven quantitative skills who aim to work in the finance industry or in the finance function of a business. The next cohort starts in Summer 2018. Gain real life business experience Throughout the program, Master of Management in Finance students work as analysts at Desautels Capital Management Inc., a licensed and regulated investment management firm with an independent board of directors. Major responsibilities will include covering a sector and managing the DCM firm’s portfolio. Program structure The Masters of Management in Finance consists of eleven courses (33 credits) delivered over six modules. Concurrently students will also be expected to complete an Integrative Finance Project (12 Credits). Six Modules 1st Module: FINE 678 - Financial Economics (3 Credits) This course covers the basic principles of valuation in modern finance and applies them to the pricing of financial securities and to the investment decisions of firms. Topics include interest rates, the valuation of bonds, stocks and options, optimal portfolio choice, the price of risk, and capital budgeting. The course serves as a foundation for the rest of the finance courses in the program. FINE 690 Advanced... [-]

The aim of this qualification is for the student to develop applied competence in the mastering, interpretation, reflecting on and application of principles in the broader field of finance. Through the master’s dissertation, a qualifying student shows evidence of scientific research, application of scientific research methodologies and an ability to reflect thereon in the holistic context of finance. Admission requirements: A potential student must be in possession of an Investment Management oriented Bachelors of Commerce Honours qualification on New NQF level 8 / Old NQF level 7. Alternatively a student should possess any other four-year qualification with honours status on New NQF level 8 / Old NQF level 7 and have related investment management oriented experience which is deemed applicable by the Department of Finance and Investment Management. Finalisation of registration for the programme (and/or continued registration) is subject to applicants complying with departmental-specific requirements. Such requirements usually include preparatory work leading up to a research proposal that is approved by the department. Possible examples of preparatory work are pre-reading, literature reviews, concept development, and successful completion of short courses aimed at skills and/or knowledge development. Candidates may also be required to successfully defend their research proposals at special discussion sessions. The research proposal should be presented to a panel convened by the Department of Finance and Investment Management for this purpose. Contact details: Prof Ilse Botha / 011 559 2056 / ilseb@uj.ac.za [-]

Master in Finance

This is an elite and interdisciplinary program, which encompasses both general and specialist knowledge in the field of economics and management. The students will know how to understand the processes that govern world and local economies and how to use the tools available to make financially responsible decisions.

The program will show students how the financial markets function, how to analyze financial situation of a company, how to make financially responsible decisions. The students will also learn how to secure financially economic activity, how to use the means the company has effectively and how to judge their use.

 

AREAS OF STUDY The program is based on four major areas: * Accounting, selected courses: Corporate and business accounting, Managerial accounting, Tax systems, * Finance, selected courses: Public finance, Corporate finance, Local government finance and EU financial system, Behavioral finance, * Insurance, selected courses: Personal and commercial insurance, * Management, selected courses: Private asset and wealth management, Portfolio management. GRADUATES Because of our analytical approach to the functioning of companies combined with necessary and up-to-date theoretical knowledge graduates of this program have numerous opportunities of employment, for example in: * financial and accounting departments as a financial analysts or brokers, * public sector – various positions, * corporations as advisors, portfolio managers or head accountants, * establishing their own companies. [-]

Aimed at developing solid knowledge and analytical, problem-solving competencies in the financial area, the Masters in Finance will give bring students into direct contact with the kind of financial institutions where they will be hoping to start their career. A wide range of electives makes it possible to focus on a specialized area of study during the program, reflecting each student’s personal strengths and preferences, whilst also providing an initial direction for the global finance career on which they will embark upon graduation. A host of international tracks, including a double degree option and an exchange program, offers students the chance to expand their professional network and experience total cultural immersion within another academic institution and country. Mandatory Courses Corporate Finance Financial Econometrics Investments Electives Accounting for Financial Institutions Applied Corporate Finance Applied Derivatives Asset Management Audit and Supervision Techniques Auditing Bank Regulation Banking Corporate Governance Corporate Taxation Corporate Valuation Credit Risk Derivatives Energy Finance Entrepreneurial Finance & Venture Capital Financial Intermediation Financial Modeling Financial Reporting Financial Statement Analysis Fixed Income Futures and Options Hedge Funds International Financial Management International Taxation Macroeconomics of Financial Markets Management Control Systems Managerial Accounting Mergers, Acquisitions, Restructuring Nova Students Portfolio Private Equity Project Finance Real Estate Finance Risk Management Seminar on Current Economic and Financial Issues Workshop Financial Regulation and Supervision Language of instruction The Masters in Finance is delivered entirely in English, including exams, class work, support materials and Work Projects. By graduation, students pursuing an International Masters in Finance should be fluent... [-]

Master in Corporate Finance and Investment Banking

Throughout recent years, Investment Banking in general and Corporate Finance in particular have considerably evolved. Firstly, big Corporations require greater added value new services from the banks they work with. Secondly, companies are confronted by the wide diversity and sophistication of the financial operations that require tailor made and personalised treatment. In addition, it is ever more obvious that Investment Banks are obliged to convert themselves into Global Banks capable of meeting any request from either companies or private investors.

So, the specialised professionals in this area as well as financial departments of companies have seen how the financial tools required to meet their new needs have become considerably more complicated; training in this field is, therefore, more than ever before, a necessity.... [-]

MSc Financial Management and Investment

Language of instruction: Russian

Financial management and investment - one of the important directions of modern master training that has received the most widely distributeds all over the world.Its popularity is due to the ever-growing needs of the labor market in competent professionals trained in line with the demands of practice, holding a solid knowledge in the field of economy and finance, investment, capable of generating innovativennye ideas, implement them, and demonstrate the ability to solve business problems for the organization of the business, its sustainable development and introduction of advanced technologies that promote enterprise competitiveness in a globalized world. The purpose of the program: the training of professional economists and managers with in-depth knowledge of financial management and a broad range of investment disciplines, owning the latest technology financial management is efficient canbut to manage the company in the current economic conditions and to identify prospective investment targets. ... [-]

Master in Finance, Investment and Banking

Courses: First semester: Managerial Economics based on problem solving (workshops). Research Methods for Business. Business and Predictive Analytics. Financial Econometrics, Modelling and Risk Analysis. Diplomacy and Negociation in International Business (Romanian, Russian, English, French)/ Strategic Communication and New Software Skills (Romanian, Russian, English, French). Financial markets, Institutions and Services (current topics). Modern Banking Technology and Financial Innovations (current topics). Second semester: Project Management. Risk and Crisis Management. Fraud Risk Management and Anti-Fraud Services: Strategy for preventing, detection and response. Comparative studies: Economic, Financial and Taxation Policies, Reforms and Trends (workshops). Intellectual Property: Policy, Law and Use. Investment and Sustainable Development: Policy, Law, and Institutions Financial Management and Control. National and International Regulation of Capital Markets. Monetary and Foreign Exchange Policy Strategy. Investment and International Retail Banking. Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management. Third semester: Advanced Corporate Finance and Governance (current topics). Credit Risk: Models, Derivatives, Debt and Contracts. Asset Liability Management(ALM) and Risk Management (RM) for Banks/Insurances/Pension Funds. Financial Assets and Business Valuation. Investment Valuation. Administration of Alternative Investment Funds. Hedge Funds: Risk Assessment and Returns. Selected Problems on Finance, Investment and Banking(workshop). Integrative Internship. Fourth semester: MA Thesis / Reading Research. Concept of the specialist training. Master degree program Business Management and Entrepreneurship lasts two years (four semesters) and has 120 ECTS, it is composed of fundamental course unities for the 1st semester in order to develop knowledge skills. The 2nd semester has course unities oriented on specific policies and strategies for the master... [-]