MBA – Finance Track
My belief is that a successful entrepreneur needs to combine top-notch skills in managing people with keen insights about managing money in their business. I chose the specialization in Finance to learn how to effectively manage working capital, estimate financial risks, and evaluate or construct a viable financial plan. The Franklin University MBA specialization in Finance focuses on the concerns of the financial industry in today's economy. It offers updated knowledge and theory-to-practice teaching methods which gave me an immediate opportunity to practice my skills.
MBA Alumni (cohort 1), Nassra Hilla Hammad Al Nabhani
The finance specialization track was launched as a direct response to demand from the MBA students. It consists of 3 courses in which you will examine a number of advanced subjects in corporate and global finance as well as in financial markets.
- Courses are delivered over a period of 4 - 5 months.
- Specialization is stipulated on the MBA degree diploma.
- Some courses within the concentration in Finance may be conducted as guided research projects on a topic chosen by a student under the guidance of a professor from Franklin University.
Read the course descriptions:
FINA770 Financial Markets and Institutions
In this course, you will develop a foundational understanding of the various financial markets that exist, as well as the different financial institutions that serve those markets. You will learn to distinguish between depository and nondepository firms.In addition, you will come to understand the importance of interest rates, the impact of the Federal Reserve o the economy, the mechanics of such “core” calculations as yield and pricing, and the far-reaching effects of government regulation and legislation.
FINA771 Advanced Corporate Finance
In this course you will examine a number of advanced subjects, including risk management, financial planning and dividend policies. The course focuses on the use of valuation techniques to analyze financial choices and develop financial policies that best support the organization’s operating strategies. In addition, you will study the use of specialized financial instruments, such as convertible securities, warrants and derivatives, as you master the skills needed to construct a viable financial plan and effectively manage firm working capital.
FINA773 Global Finances
In this course, you will be introduced to the workings of international finance as it relates to business operations. You will gain an understanding of such international macroeconomic topics as the balance of payments and models of exchange rate determination, while at the same time focusing on institutional issues such as the choice of exchange rate regime and growth of offshore currency markets. You will examine business and investor decisions involving exchange rate risk management, cross-border investment strategies, and participation in international money and capital markets.