The MBA in Financial Management is designed to provide the learner with the opportunity to develop a critical understanding of the areas of Finance and Management and their underlying processes from both a theoretical and practical perspective. It will also provide the learner with a learning experience in preparation for subsequent career development and in achieving effective performance in a variety of financial and business management roles and organizations.

The MBA in Financial Management qualification is designed for learners with relevant experience, and/or qualifications the knowledge and skills they need to function in the fields of accounting and finance. For those learners that have prior experience in accounting and finance and who also possess a professional qualification, the pathway through this Programme will develop their professional competence.

Corporate Reporting
Module Aim

On completion of this unit, learners will be able to prepare and interpret the financial statements for a range of business organizations. The learners will be able to apply relevant accounting concepts and principles. The unit provides an opportunity for learners to enhance their quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, through the interpretation of financial data.

Learning Outcomes

• Be able to demonstrate specific policies, practices, and regulations within corporate accounting
• Be able to prepare and interpret accounting information
• Understanding accounting concepts, principles, and theories
• Understand the accounting and financial regulatory framework

Corporate Social Responsibility And Governance
Module Aim

The aim of this unit is to allow learners to gain an in-depth understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate Governance. Learners will consider the various ways that businesses and financial institutions need to operate to ensure that society accepts their processes and procedures. Learners will gain an understanding of the importance of acting in such a way that ethical codes and practices are followed and individual dignity is enhanced. Learners will understand the skills required to deal appropriately with governing authorities in the private, public and charitable sectors.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand laws and practices in a national and international context
• Understand the nature and importance of corporate governance and ethical behavior
• Be able to assess the impact of financial reporting on a business organization’s stakeholders
• Understand the principal approaches of governance and assessment of risk
• Be able to communicate complex issues in CSR and governance

Global Finance And Strategy
Module Aim

On completion of this unit, learners will have gained an appreciation and understanding of the types of decisions that need to be taken when entering global markets. Learners will gain an understanding of why independence in solving financial issues within a specific period of time is vital for business success.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the concept of globalization
• Understand the impact of the global business environment on national and multinational business organizations
• Be able to construct strategies that will result in the enhancement of Organisational value
• Be able to evaluate the financial consequences of strategic decisions
• Understand appropriate sources of finance
• Be able to review techniques to manage global risk
• Be able to assess potential investment decisions and global strategies

Investment Analysis
Module Aim

The aim of this unit is to allow learners to gain a working knowledge and understanding of investment theories and market equilibrium models. Study of this unit will allow learners to perform bond valuations and evaluate current performance. On completion of this unit, learners should have gained sufficient skills to critically assess the cause and effect of the impact of developments on the world’s capital market. Learners will be able to make effective recommendations for further improvement.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand different types of securities
• Understand the regulation of security trading and new issues in world markets
• Be able to apply principles of investment theory, securities, and market analysis
• Understand the principles of taxation
• Understand the laws and regulations controlling the financial services industry
• Be able to plan, manage and review client portfolios

Strategic Financial Management
Module Aim

On completion of this unit, learners will have gained knowledge and understanding relating to planning the usage and management of a business organization’s financial resources. Learners will understand the importance of attaining business objectives and maximizing shareholder return. Learners will gain a working knowledge of business strategy design and the production of comprehensive business plans

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the significance of strategic management and decision making to the performance of a business organization
• Understand key financial theories
• Be able to apply stakeholder analysis and corporate valuation techniques
• Understand the role of culture in strategic decision making
• Understand performance measurement systems

Strategic Audit
Module Aim

On completion of this unit, learners will have gained knowledge and understanding of how managers can position and execute business strategy appropriately. This will involve an in-depth study of the strategic auditing process and related procedures. Learners will be able to understand and apply suitable investigative techniques to both positive and negative environments.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand current developments in auditing
• Understand the risk involved in the audit process
• Understand the audit strategy
• Understand the importance of legal and professional requirements when completing an audit
• Understand historic and current auditing processes and procedures.

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