Award in Financial Management in Business

Program Overview

The Award in Financial Management in Business equips learners with the knowledge and skills for successful financial management within business settings. Delivered in English by Central Mediterranean Business School, it includes exam, project, and reflective journal assessments. The program qualifies individuals for careers as Financial Analysts, Accountants, and other finance-related roles, providing a foundation in core concepts like strategic financial management and asset depreciation.

Program Outline

Award in Financial Management in Business: Detailed Extraction

Degree Overview:

The Award in Financial Management in Business is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills necessary for successful financial management in a business context. The program aims to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of financial management principles and their application in real-world business scenarios.

Objectives:

By the end of the program, learners will be able to:

• Understand key financial decisions, including dividend policy, financing, and investment decisions.
• Differentiate between strategic and tactical financial management.
• Identify various national regulatory frameworks related to finance and business.
• Compare and contrast static and flexible budgeting.
• Understand the use of asset depreciation and its implementation.
• Differentiate between cash and profit.

Assessment:

The Award in Financial Management in Business is assessed through a combination of:

• Individual Project: A practical project that allows learners to apply their knowledge to a real-world business scenario.
• Reflective Journal: A reflective journal where learners document their learning journey and critical reflections on the program's content.

Careers:

This program is intended for individuals who aspire to work or are already working in the business or finance field. It provides a foundation for various career paths, including:

• Financial Analyst
• Budget Analyst
• Investment Analyst
• Financial Manager
• Accountant

Other:

• Awarding Body: Central Mediterranean Business School (CMBS)
• Accrediting Body: Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA)
• Level: Level 6 in the Malta Qualifications Framework and the European Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning.
• Delivery: Face-to-face & Work-based Learning
• Language: English
• Duration: 2 Months
• Starting: May 2024
• Credits: 10 ECTS/ECVET
• Location: Central Mediterranean Business School, The Brewhouse, Mdina Road, Zone 2, Central Business District, Birkirkara CBD 2010, Malta