MBA – Master of Business Administration | Financial Advisory and Services

Description

The MBA is the premier master’s degree in the field of business management.Internationally recognized and in high demandin the job market, the MBA is a generalist degree that covers the key functions and practices of organizations. The Finance specialization within our MBA program is designed tobroaden the horizonsof future managers and functional department heads, allowing them to tailor their studies to their needs, experience, and career aspirations.

CESTE’s MBA with a specialization in finance offers training in corporate finance and wealth management, making it ideal for those seeking to advance their careers in sectors such as banking or corporate finance. Upon completing the program, graduates ofthe finance MBA will beprepared to lead financial teams and manage large-scale investment projects.

Our program is designed for:

• Graduates of universities and business schools who wish to balance a graduate program with their professional career path.
• There is also an admission option for individuals over the age of 25 who do not hold a college degree but can demonstrate relevant experience.

Objectives

The primary objective of the MBA with a specialization in Finance is to equip students with a strategic mindset and leadership skills that enable themto adapt to the new dynamic, competitive, and uncertain environmentsin which today’s organizations operate. To achieve this, our program focuses on:

• The objectives of the MBA with a specialization in finance are:
• Foster astrategic mindsetto facilitate adaptation to the new dynamic, competitive, and uncertain environments in which today's organizations operate.
• Developleadership and teamwork skills.
• Improve and strengthen analytical skills andcreative decision-making.
• Acquire and consolidateknowledge.
• To provide training in the application of the most advanced management techniques through ahighly practical methodologybased on proven experience.
• Facilitate aProfessional Career Planthrough the CESTE Business Club, which allows students who are not currently employed to gain hands-on professional experience over a twelve-month period, with the possibility of being hired.
• To facilitate asmooth transition into the companyand prepare the student to take onleadership roles in the near future.

Syllabus and Modules

MBA Curriculum with a Specialization in Financial Advisory and Services

Six modules over nine academic months. You’ll take the first four modules alongside students in all MBA tracks, and the last two modules will specialize you in financial advisory and services. Next comes the Master’s Thesis, which can take up to one year to complete. Click on any module to view its full content.

Credits

90 ECTS

Degree

Master of BusinessAdministration—Official British degree from UWTSD

RUCT Code

8000086

Part 1 · Module Instruction Phase

9 months, Monday through Thursday afternoons

Modules Common to All Tracks

1

Human Resources Department

Human Resources: From Organizational Design to Talent and Diversity Management. Common

7 contents

• History, Context, and Analysis of the Human Resources Function
• Design, Culture, and Organizational Development
• National and International Labor Markets: Context and Trends
• Human Resources Planning Processes and How They Are Shaped by Technology Today
• Work Environment and Employee Retention
• Talent and Performance Management. Innovation in Job Design
• Ethics and professionalism, commitment to equal opportunity, and diversity management

2

Strategic Direction

Analysis, formulation, and evaluation of strategy in various types of organizations. Common

10 items

• Strategic Management in Different Types of Organizations and Sectors
• Strategic Management in Practice
• Strategic Analysis, Strategic Groups, and Critical Success Factors
• The Strategic Importance of the Organization's Resources, Core Competencies, and Capabilities
• Stakeholders, Organizational Purpose, and Governance
• Strategy, Ethics, Sustainability, and Corporate Social Responsibility
• Organizational Culture, Structure, and Leadership, and Their Impact on Strategic Implementation
• Enterprise-wide strategy and methods for achieving a sustainable competitive advantage
• Corporate-level strategy, product diversity, international diversity, corporate roles, and portfolio management
• Strategic Assessment and Selection. Generic Strategies and Methods of Strategic Development

3

Finance Department

Accounting, financial statement analysis, investment decisions, and business valuation. Common

8 items

• Financial Operations
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Cost Accounting
• Corporate Taxation
• Investment Decisions
• Cash Management
• Valuations of Companies and Investment Projects

4

Marketing Department

From purchasing behavior to brand building in a digital environment. Common

9 contents

• The Concept of Marketing, Its Nature, Components, and Key Applications
• Designing a Marketing Information System
• The Nature of Purchasing Behavior
• Market Segmentation and Target Positioning Applied to Marketing Strategies and Plans
• The concept of the marketing mix and its relationship to segmentation
• Internal organizational marketing, corporate brand marketing, and product and service quality audits
• Brand-Building and Brand Management Techniques
• Market Analysis and Consumer Behavior in a Digital Environment
• Current Issues and Future Developments in Marketing, Ethics, Green Marketing, and Digital Marketing

Specialization Modules in Financial Advisory and Services

5

Banking Finance and Financial Markets

Investments, fixed-income and equity securities, foreign exchange, derivatives, and behavioral finance. Specialization

6 items

• Investment Basics
• Fixed-income market and equity market
• Foreign Exchange and Derivatives Market
• Fundamental Analysis and New Investment Strategies
• Economic Conditions and Indicators
• Behavioral Finance and Its Application in Portfolio Management

6

Wealth Management

Tax planning, portfolio management, insurance, retirement, and alternative investments. Specialization

5 items

• Financial and Tax Planning and Optimization
• Applied Portfolio Management (Fixed-Income and Equity Strategies)
• Insurance and Retirement Planning
• Alternative Investments, Commodities, Hedge Funds
• Real Estate Investment

Part 2 · Master's Thesis

Non-instructional period, up to 1 year

You will prepare, submit, and present your dissertation or master’s thesis with the guidance of an academic advisor. This process typically revolves around a real-world financial advisory challenge, such as the analysis of an investment portfolio, a wealth management plan, or the valuation of a transaction.

• Academic advisor throughout the project
• Focused on a real-world financial advisory challenge
• Project Submission and Final Presentation

Afternoon schedule that fits with your current job. The sessions are recorded.

Degree

What degree do you earn upon graduation?

Upon completion of your training, you will receive the following certification.

Official British title

Master of Business Administration

British degree awarded by the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD). RUCT code 8000086. 90 ECTS credits, with access to doctoral studies.

Internships

CESTE Professional Development Service

The top students are selected by CESTE's Professional Development Service to participate in professional internships, with high rates of employment upon completion.

Download the brochure with the complete curriculum, or talk to an academic advisor to get your questions answered.

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The program is subject to change.

Faculty

Our distinguished faculty on the MBA for Entrepreneurs program is dedicated to providing the most comprehensive training in leadership, marketing, and business management. Committed to excellence, they constantly strive to improve in order to offer you a unique educational experience that allows you to fully develop your skills while enjoying a supportive and enriching environment.

Career Opportunities

Our specialized MBA in Finance offers two paths for your professional career:

1. Business Management: You will be equipped to handle strategic management, human resources, financial optimization, project evaluation, cash flow management, and taxation in any industry.
2. Corporate finance and family offices: with a particular focus on tax and financial optimization, as well as advisory services in the areas of investments, insurance, banking negotiations, treasury management, debt issuance, fixed-income and equity portfolio management, real estate investment, and international financial markets.

Prices and Scholarships

At CESTE, we offerpartial scholarships and financial aidthrough the CESTE Foundation to students with outstanding academic records.

We also offerscholarships fromcompanies in the CESTE Business Club to students enrolled in master’s programs who are pursuing their career development plans at those companies.

Contact us for more information about our financing options.

Reviews · MBA with a Specialization in Finance

Read what our students and faculty members who have already completed their studies at CESTE have to say. Our graduates are thebest ambassadors for our specialized MBA in Finance.

They can offer you aunique perspectiveon the dynamics of the classes, what they’ve learned, and the opportunities that have opened up for them thanks to our program.