INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL
From a school that was founded in 1991 as the first private higher education college in Central Europe, International Business School has grown into a truly modern and dynamic business school. They are proud to work in cooperation with a prestigious British university, The University of Buckingham which is rated top for graduate employability and has been leading the British National Student Survey in student satisfaction.
It is an attractive place to learn and teach because of their collaborative culture – a blend of academic rigour, cooperative teamwork, entrepreneurship, diversity and continuous innovation. The academic experience they offer is providing their students from over 100 countries of the world not only with an undergraduate or postgraduate degree but skills and networking opportunities that bring lifelong competitive advantages.
Their vision is to be a regionally acknowledged, multiply accredited, multi-country provider of higher education services for a highly international and mobile student body, interested in the frontier areas of business and management.
Their mission is to provide economically and culturally relevant, English-language business and management-related education to people who can benefit from it. They are demand-led and customer-focused. They enhance learning, build confidence and create an opportunity for all who choose to invest in studying at our school.
They value:
- creativity and innovation in the pursuit of excellence,
- the potential of every person,
- the expertise and commitment of our staff,
- partnership and form strong and enduring collaborations where they can achieve more by working with other than alone,
- quality and we continually enhance our quality assurance processes.
MASTER IN STRATEGIC FINANCE
MSc in Strategic Finance is suitable for those intending to develop their careers in finance, broadly defined as corporate finance, security analysis, portfolio management, treasury management, the functioning of financial institutions and markets, and financial decision-making in the public or not-for-profit sectors. For those already working in finance, the programme will enhance their effectiveness by covering the latest developments in the field, encouraging them to question traditional techniques and take an analytical approach to problem-solving.
Knowledge & Understanding
On successful completion of the programme, students should be able to:
- global economic and managerial issues as they relate to strategic decision making;
- core and advanced theories, concepts and practices that are relevant to the field of financial management;
- the role and limitations of accounting and their influence on financial decision making;
- the forces shaping the financial services industry, especially the complex link between risk management, shareholder expectations and corporate social responsibility;
- appropriate techniques to deal with complex issues critical to the success of multinational firms.
Disciplinary & Professional Skills
On successful completion of the programme, students should be able to:
- To create an opportunity for students to occupy mid-level financial management positions in companies and develop international managerial skills.
- To study, review and put into practice both the “tried and tested” techniques and the latest concepts in the field of financial management.
- To deepen the students’ ability to apply, develop and critically appraise current techniques, theories and practices encountered in the financial environment of local and international firms.
- To develop a critical awareness of the global business environment and the relevant financial tools required to make a business or organisation successful in an increasingly competitive world.
- To develop international managers, skilled in interpersonal and cross-cultural communications, and equipped with up-to-date knowledge on financial management.
- To create a global and strategic mindset and to develop sensitivity to learning from other cultures.
- To build an appreciation in students of the need to continuously develop skills and knowledge throughout their careers.
Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 35 hours
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 450
- Assessments Yes
Requirements
- Application Fee of €100 (non-refundable)
- Enrolment fee of €900 (Non EU residents)
- Recent photo and copy of passport details page
- Valid Visa Required
- Valid Resume/CV in English
- Copy of academic degree certificates and transcripts
- MSc applicants are required to pass IBS’ own ONLINE English Language Placement Test that consists of a 100-minute test and an Orientation Interview (if the applicant doesn't have an English Certificate)
- Proof of English language proficiency (Duolingo 105, TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5 or confirmation of previous studies in English)
Features
- Study and Work
- Highest Employment Rate
- Permanent Residency options in Hungary
- Career Workshops & Networking Opportunities
- Small Learning Groups
- Scholarships Available
Target audiences
- Students intending to develop their careers in finance, broadly defined as corporate finance, security analysis, portfolio management and much more.
