The program curriculum is designed to provide students with the in-depth perspective and the analytical tools to flourish in financial services and corporate finance positions. Internship course is optional but is strongly encouraged.
The program requires 35 graduate credits plus a 6-credit thesis, with a total of 41 credits. The standard load is 3-4 courses per semester.
Curriculum
The MBA in Finance curriculum is designed to provide students with the in-depth perspective and the analytical tools needed to flourish in financial services and corporate finance positions. The internship course is optional but is strongly encouraged.
The program requires 35 graduate credits plus a 6-credit thesis, for a total of 41 credits. The 35-credit course works consist of 17 credits of required courses and 18 credits of elective courses. The internship course is optional but is strongly encouraged. The standard load is 3-4 courses per semester.
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Pre-requisite courses |
Economics |
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Accounting |
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Calculus or Statistics |
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Required Courses (17 credits) |
Financial management |
3 credits |
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Financial institutions management |
3 credits |
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Financial econometrics |
3 credits |
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Investments |
3 credits |
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Financial Derivatives |
3 credits |
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Business Ethics and Sustainable Development |
1 credit |
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The Literacy of Financial ethics |
1 credit |
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Elective Courses (18 credits) |
Finance Track |
Finance electives |
At least 12 credits |
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Management electives |
At least 3 credits |
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Management Track |
Finance electives |
At least 3 credits |
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Management electives |
At least 12 credits |
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Required Learning Outcome |
Thesis |
6 credits |
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Empowering Courses |
Chinese Language |
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Academic Research Ethics Education |
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Global Citizenship Passport |
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Prerequisite Courses (3 courses, 0 credit)
Students with no prior coursework in calculus, accounting, and economics are required to take these undergraduate-level, no-credit prerequisite courses in the fall semester.
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Required Courses (7 courses, 17 credits)
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Elective Courses (6 courses, 18 credits)
In this program, students have the opportunity of studying a subject area in depth. Students can choose a study track or specialize within the area of finance or management. If they choose finance as their study track, they must earn at least 12 credits in finance electives and at least 3 credits in management electives. If management is their preferred study track, they must earn at least 12 credits in management electives and at least 3 credits in finance electives.
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Finance Elective |
Management Elective |
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Seminar on Corporate Finance |
(3) |
Seminar on Quality Management |
(3) |
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Seminar on Behavioral Finance |
(3) |
Green Environmental Management |
(3) |
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Corporate Social Responsibility |
(3) |
Strategy Management |
(3) |
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Microfinance and Cooperative |
(3) |
Innovation Management |
(3) |
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Seminar on Insurance |
(3) |
Organization Theory and Behavior |
(3) |
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Seminar on Financial Risk Management |
(3) |
Entrepreneurship and New Service Management |
(3) |
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Financial Statement Analysis |
(3) |
International Business Management |
(3) |
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Bond Market and Trading Analysis |
(3) |
Human Resource Management |
(3) |
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Investment Fund and Portfolio Strategies |
(3) |
Seminar on Recruitment and Staffing |
(3) |
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Sustainable Finance |
(3) |
Seminar on Employee Training and Development |
(3) |
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International Financial Market |
(3) |
Sales Management |
(3) |
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Theory of International Trade |
(3) |
Consumer Behavior Research |
(3) |
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Financial Time Series Analysis |
(3) |
Seminar on Consumer Research |
(3) |
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Theory of International Finance |
(3) |
Marketing Management |
(3) |
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International Financial Management |
(3) |
Operation Management |
(3) |
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Financial Technology |
(3) |
Management Information System |
(3) |
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Python for Finance |
(3) |
Software Engineering |
(3) |
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Financial Computing |
(3) |
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Credit Risk |
(3) |
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Artificial Intelligence in Finance and Quantitative Analysis |
(3) |
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Financial Data Analysis and Strategy for Projects |
(3) |
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Sustainability and ESG Data Analytics |
(3) |
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Seminar on Real Estate |
(3) |
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Either Finance Elective or Management Elective |
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Seminar on Corporate Governance |
(3) |
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Artificial Intelligence for Text Analytics |
(3) |
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Big Data Analysis |
(3) |
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Artificial Intelligence |
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Research Methodology |
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Thesis
All of the students are required to complete a master thesis before getting the degree. Students may request the degree thesis examination in the semester of completing course credits and other requirements. After passing the examination, the 6 credits for the master thesis will be given.
More descriptions about doing the thesis
Language Proficiency (4 courses, 0 credit)
Chinese Mandarin language proficiency is also a requirement. Students are required to take the free Mandarin courses designated for the program or provide relevant certificates to obtain a course waiver.
Regulation of Chinese Course Credit Transfer and Exemption
Application Form for Chinese Course Credit Transfer and Exemption
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Other Requirements
● Academic Research Ethics Education
Before acquiring permission for the thesis defense examination, it is mandatory to take online courses from the Academic Research Ethics Education and pass the examination.
● Global Citizenship Passport
Before graduation, students must participate in the required services or events required by the program to obtain the number of points required in the Global Citizenship Passport.
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