Business Administration: Finance (MBA, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters)
Nicosia , Cyprus
Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
18 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Finance | Business Administration | Management
Area of study
Business and Administration
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
The University of Nicosia's MBA in Finance program provides students with the skills and knowledge to excel in the globalized financial sector. The program features a practical curriculum with a focus on real-world scenarios, equipping graduates for careers in banking, investment management, financial analysis, and more. The program offers both thesis and non-thesis options, allowing students to tailor their studies to their career goals. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in various industries and organizations.
Program Outline
Business Administration: Finance (MBA, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters)
Degree Overview
The University of Nicosia's MBA in Finance program aims to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to be effective business executives in a globalized, competitive environment. This program features a highly integrated and practical curriculum built upon real-world scenarios. It helps students to:
- Develop management and leadership skills
- Operate effectively in multicultural environments
- Adapt to changing social, political, legal, and economic conditions
Specific program objectives include:
- Equip students with the necessary skills, attitudes, and approach to guide their decision-making as business executives
- Enhance students' ability to handle contemporary business organization problems and prospects in a competitive world
- Allow students to develop theoretical and practical skills and knowledge
- Enhance intellectual development and student graduate maturity
- Assist students in analyzing, examining, investigating, and composing new knowledge and competencies acquired through the program
- Secure the highest possible penetration of each subject field inquiry and theoretical and practical implications
- Provide the necessary level of education to acquire specialized knowledge and competencies, demonstrating mental independence
- Offer insight into professional possibilities and modern organizations functioning in today's competitive world
- Provide participating students with the skills necessary to guide their short- and long-term decisions
- Offer international management education enabling graduates to become effective general managers anywhere in today's competitive environment
- Provide students with a graduate-level business education focusing on both theories and research from a holistic business point of view
- Equip students with the necessary skills, attitudes, and approach to guide their decision-making as business executives
- Enable students to handle today's problems and prospects for business organizations functioning in a competitive world
- Emphasize European and International business perspectives
Outline
The MBA in Finance program consists of three sections:
Section A: Foundation Courses (0 Credits)
- MBAN-540: Foundations in Economics
- MBAN-550: Foundations in Accounting
- MBAN-560: Foundations in Statistics and Research
Section B: Compulsory Courses (36 Credits)
- MBAN-610: Organizations and HR Management (6 credits)
- MBAN-620: Business Economics (6 credits)
- MBAN-630: Financial and Managerial Accounting (6 credits)
- MBAN-640: Financial Management (6 credits)
- MBAN-650: Strategic Marketing (6 credits)
- MBAN-660: Corporate Strategy (6 credits)
Section C: Concentration: Finance (54 Credits)
Thesis Option (30 Credits)
- Students must complete the compulsory courses mentioned above (MBAN-610, MBAN-620, MBAN-750) and 2 concentration courses.
- MBAN-710: Decision Making Methods and Tools (6 credits)
- MBAN-720: Scholarship and Research (6 credits)
- MBAN-750: Thesis in Finance (30 credits)
- Concentration courses (18 credits): select 2 from the list below
- MBAN-754: Portfolio Analysis (6 credits)
- MBAN-755: Financial Markets and Institutions (6 credits)
- MBAN-756: Financial Risk Management (6 credits)
- MBAN-757: Global Financial Strategies (6 credits)
- MBAN-758: Working Capital Management (6 credits)
- MBAN-759: Advanced Corporate Finance (6 credits)
Non-Thesis Option (30 Credits)
- Students must complete the compulsory courses mentioned above (MBAN-610, MBAN-620, MBAN-671, and MBAN-672) and 5 concentration courses.
- MBAN-710: Decision Making Methods and Tools (6 credits)
- MBAN-720: Scholarship and Research (6 credits)
- MBAN-671: Business Processes and Systems (6 credits)
- MBAN-672: Globalization and International Business Challenges (6 credits)
- Concentration courses (24 credits): select 5 from the list below
- MBAN-754: Portfolio Analysis (6 credits)
- MBAN-755: Financial Markets and Institutions (6 credits)
- MBAN-756: Financial Risk Management (6 credits)
- MBAN-757: Global Financial Strategies (6 credits)
- MBAN-758: Working Capital Management (6 credits)
- MBAN-759: Advanced Corporate Finance (6 credits)
Section D: Unallocated Courses (0 Credits)
This section allows for additional elective courses as needed.
Assessment
The program utilizes a variety of assessment methods, including:
- Comprehensive final exams: These exams assess students' understanding of the course material.
- Continuous assessment: This could include mid-term exams, projects, quizzes, class participation, and assignments.
- Letter grades: Final and continuous assessment scores are combined to generate letter grades (A-F).
- Grade point average (GPA): Final letter grades are used to calculate semester and cumulative grade point averages.
Teaching
The program features a blend of teaching methods, including:
- Lectures: Professors deliver lectures covering key concepts and theories.
- Case studies: Students analyze real-world business scenarios to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations.
- Group projects: Students collaborate on projects to develop critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Guest speakers: Industry experts share their insights and experiences.
Faculty
The program boasts a team of experienced and dedicated faculty members with expertise in various fields of finance, economics, and business management.
Other
- The program is offered in English and Greek.
- Students who do not have a GMAT score may be granted conditional admission and be allowed to take the foundation courses while completing their GMAT.
- Graduates of the program can pursue further studies, such as doctoral degrees.
- The program website contains further information on academic pathways, course descriptions, and faculty profiles.
- UNIC offers various English language courses to help students meet the program's English proficiency requirements.
Careers
Graduates of the program are equipped with the skills and knowledge to pursue various career paths in the financial sector, including:
- Banking
- Investment management
- Financial analysis
- Financial consulting
- Private equity
- Portfolio management
- Hedge funds
- Accounting and auditing
- Academia and research The program also prepares graduates for leadership roles in various industries and organizations.
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