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The Executive MBA in Banking and Financial Institutions program is designed to develop and enhance a candidate’s skills that are necessary for a position of leadership in a financial institution or regulatory agency. This program emphasizes the integration and synthesis of various disciplines to develop a student’s ability to function and make sound administrative decisions in a dynamic financial institution environment. The EMBA program is suited for qualified students from any academic discipline who have experience in the financial institutions field.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of 3.0 and higher.

Requires GMAT score.

For international applicants, you should submit TOEFL score if English is your second language.

Minimum scores: TOEFL score of at least 550 paper-based or 79 iBt or 6.5 IELTS

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The MSc in Finance is for individuals who want to develop as finance professionals. The scope of the knowledge, skills and applications covered in this qualification enables professional development and practice in wide-ranging roles in finance such as investment and portfolio management, corporate finance and treasury, consultancy and investment banking. Both early career finance professionals and those aspiring to enter a finance profession will find our MSc in Finance a professionally rewarding and intellectually challenging experience. It also offers an opportunity to acquire and develop research skills and techniques relevant to higher academic qualifications in finance.

This is a rigorous masters degree requiring aptitude for analytical and quantitative methods to engage with theories of finance and their applications. It will provide a grounding in finance discipline areas such as corporate finance, financial decision-making, portfolio management, financial and risk management, financial reporting, governance and an introduction to Islamic finance and behavioural finance.

Through the study of our MSc in Finance you will be able to:

- gain an up-to-date perspective on both theory and practice in national and international contexts

- estimate cost of capital, to evaluate company and project valuations

- apply the knowledge of financial risk management techniques

- appreciate the importance of corporate governance and ethical issues in finance and acquaint yourself with essential features of Islamic finance

- learn and apply the most important tools for financial analysis and decision support in corporations, financial institutions and other organisations

- learn to critically evaluate the rigour and validity of published research and assess its relevance to new situations

- learn to apply some of the research techniques to form your own views on the theory and its application in practice

- develop professional finance and investment management practice.

Entry Requirements

All entrants to this MSc in Finance must hold a bachelors degree awarded by a recognised UK university, or equivalent. If you hold a qualification that you believe is an equivalent level to a UK degree you should contact our Student Registration & Enquiry Service.

You will also need an appropriate facility in English language, sufficient to be able to study effectively at postgraduate level; generally this means capability equivalent to an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.5.

You should possess a good working knowledge of maths and be confident with spreadsheets. It would be advisable to self-assess your level of maths before registering for this qualification.

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Excelsior's online BS / MBA degree program is a perfect fit for working adults who are changing careers, transitioning out of the military, or finishing an incomplete degree.

Our online finance classes are available 24/7—you'll take them whenever they fit into your schedule. And they meet the highest academic standards. You'll study with distinguished faculty and master the most up-to-date practice, theory, and trends in the finance industry, covering subjects such as:

Financial markets
Commercial banking
Real estate
Corporate finance
Risk assessment
Insurance
International finance

The BS in Business portion of the dual degree program holds special accreditation from the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education.

Entry Requirements

International Students
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International applicants from non-English-speaking countries must show evidence of English language proficiency through one of the following options:

- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

- Required minimum score of 525 on the paper based test or 69 on the Web-based test.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery)

- Required minimum score of 75.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
- Required minimum overall band score of 5.5.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- Excelsior College® Examinations English Composition exam (ENGx111) or UExcel® College Writing exam (ENGx110).

- Completion of at least 9 credit hours of academic work in courses delivered in English at an institution of higher education in the United States.

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Excelling in the complex field of corporate finance requires highly specialized knowledge in financial planning and control, financial analyses, foreign exchange risk management, capital budgeting and fund positioning. This Master of Business Administration in Finance degree program will develop your strategic management skills and fully prepare you for success in both the national and international financial arenas. Enhancing our exceptional MBA core curriculum, this specialization also covers investment management, portfolio construction, banking and financial decision-making.

For those interested in professional certification, students who graduate from JIU with an MBA in Finance are eligible under the education requirement of the American Academy of Financial Management™ (AAFM (link is external)™) for the MFP™ Master Financial Professional Credential.

Entry Requirements

Applicants who are admitted into any master's degree program have met the following admission requirements:

1. Have an earned bachelor's degree (or highest degree earned) and a minimum GPA of 2.5 from a college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (or its international equivalent).

2. For School of Business Master's programs only - JIU may conditionally admit students in this program if the student's official transcript GPA is between 2.0 and 2.49. JIU will grant full admission to a student only if the student achieves a 3.0 or greater cumulative GPA for all first term courses attempted. Students who are not granted full admission are not considered to have demonstrated that they meet the minimum GPA required for their program of study and are subject to immediate dismissal from JIU.

International Applicants
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International applicants who are admitted into any graduate degree program have met the following admission requirements:

1. Completion of post-secondary education (bachelors degree); translated and evaluated to U.S. equivalency by an approved credential evaluator with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

- 3-year undergraduate degrees earned outside the U.S. are accepted if an approved credential evaluator declares the degree equivalent to an earned U.S. bachelors degree.

- For School of Business Master's programs only - JIU may conditionally admit students in this program if the student's official transcript GPA is between 2.0 and 2.49. JIU will grant full admission to a student only if the student achieves a 3.0 or greater cumulative GPA for all first term courses attempted. Students who are not granted full admission are not considered to have demonstrated that they meet the minimum GPA required for their program of study and are subject to immediate dismissal from JIU.

2. English Language Proficiency: Applicants must demonstrate sufficient English language skills for admission into a JIU degree program by meeting one or more of the following criteria:

- Test of English as a Foreign Language (link is external) (TOEFL®): Evidence of having scored at least 61 on the Internet-based Test (iBT™), 173 on the Computer-based Test (CBT), or 500 on the Paper-based Test (PBT). Results must be sent directly from the testing service by selecting JIU as the recipient along with entering our Designation Code (DI) of 7463, OR

- International English Language Testing System (link is external) (IELTS): Reading and writing band scores must be 5.5 or higher with no band less than 5.0. Results must be sent to JIU directly from the testing service, OR

- Earned U.S. Bachelors degree from a college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Other Fees

Books and supplies: $2,040

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Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration- Finance program will help you master financial skills critical for the business world. You will study financial analysis, investment strategy, the stock market, and banking skills that are necessary to work effectively in the financial industry. You will develop skills pertinent to the fields of general business, accounting, economics and marketing in both the domestic and international marketplace. Courses will prepare you to serve effectively as an expert in the modern business world, integrating faith with learning in a professional atmosphere.

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration serves as an excellent stepping stone toward earning either a Master of Business Administration or a Master of Arts in Leadership and Management, both of which are also offered through Liberty University Online.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed high school or its foreign equivalent.They must have above a 2.0 cumulative combined GPA for all accredited colleges attended or for high school.

International Applicants
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If you are an International applicant,following English language test should be required

TOEFL for international, non-English speaking candidates (score of 500 paper-based test, 173 computer-based test or 60 internet-based test)

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