Public Sector Finance (with the possibility of double degree together with Nord University (Norway)
Faculty of Economics
Name
Public Sector Finance (with the possibility of double degree together with Nord University (Norway)
Program code
40765
Qualification awarded
Master of Finance, Banking and Insurance / Master of Science in Business (with specialization in Public Sector Economy) Nord University (Norway)
Length of programme
Number of credits
120
level of qualification according to the National Qualification Framework and the European Qualifications Framework
7
Qualification level
Second (Master)
Discipline
Management and administration
Speciality
KnowledgeField EN
Specific admission requirements
Admission is subject to an international certificate of appropriate English proficiency (level B2 and above) and a professional entrance examination. Individuals who have obtained a bachelor's degree in another specialty, take an additional professional entrance exam.
Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning
First cycle of higher education (NQF Level 6) or higher.
Qualification requirements and regulations, including graduation requirements
Programme learning outcomes
LO 1. Use the fundamental laws of finance, banking and insurance development in combination with research and management tools to carry out professional and scientific activities.
LO 2. Know the basic concepts and methodologies of scientific knowledge in finance, banking and insurance at the state-of-the-art level.
LO 3. To adapt and modify existing scientific approaches and methods to the specific situations of professional activity, in particular in the system of public finance.
LO 4. To find, process, systematize and analyze the information needed to solve professional and scientific problems in finance, banking and insurance, in particular in the system of public finance.
LO 5. Communicate freely in the state and a foreign language orally and in writing on professional and academic issues, present and discuss research results.
LO 6. Present research results orally and in writing in an accessible and reasoned manner, participate in professional discussions.
LO 7. Solve ethical dilemmas with reliance on the law, ethical principles and universal values.
LO 8. Be able to apply and manage innovative approaches in finance, banking and insurance, in particular in the system of public finance.
LO 9. Apply management skills in finance, banking and insurance, , in particular in the system of public finance.
LO 10. Perform the diagnostics and modelling of the financial system development, its spheres and elements, and financial activities of economic entities and institutions of the public sector of the economy.
LO 11. Apply in-depth knowledge of financial, banking and insurance management to make decisions.
LO 12. Substantiate the choice of management decision options in finance, banking and insurance and evaluate their effectiveness, while taking into account the objectives, existing constraints, legal and ethical aspects.
LO 13. Assess the degree of complexity of tasks in planning activities and developing their results.
LO 14. Substantiate the relevance of research, the feasibility of achieving the objectives given the available resources, to hypothesize, to argue the conclusions of the research results.
LO 15. Present the results of the own research in particular by preparing scientific publications and reports at scientific events.
LO 16. Be able to apply international standards, regulations and normative-legal acts in the practice of public finance management in order to ensure their effectiveness, transparency and accountability to the public.
LO 18. To substantiate ways to improve financial and monetary policy, to propose measures for their implementation and control over fulfilment.
Form of study
Full-time form
Examination regulations and grading scale
The final evaluation of learning outcomes at the University is carried out on a single 100-point scale. The assessment of the applicant corresponds to the ratio established of the level of professional and general competencies to the planned learning outcomes (as a percentage). The minimum positive level of assessment is 60 points. According to the results of exams, according to the results of diploma work; based on the results of practice work, the student is also graded on a four-point scale: “Excellent”, “Good”, “Satisfactory”, “Unsatisfactory”. If the final exam is not conducted after some disciplines, the results of the applicant’s work are evaluated on a 2-point scale: “Passed” or “Fail”.
Observance of academic integrity by all participants in the educational process is mandatory. With the help of the Unicheck system, a scientific and technical examination is conducted to identify text borrowings in the texts of qualifying master's theses.
Оbligatory or optional mobility windows (if applicable)
- in the 2nd and, if necessary, in the 4th semesters - study at Nord University (for students of double degree programs); - during one week in the summer of each year for Ukrainian students organized a business internship in Norway; - An agreement on international academic mobility for master students Erasmus + with Nord University has been concluded.
Work placement
Work-based learning
Occupational profiles of graduates
Access to further studies
Upon successful completion of the master's program, graduates have the right to enter the postgraduate study of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, including for the double degree program of the third level of higher education "Financial Management", and graduates of the double degree program can also enter the postgraduate study at Nord University.
Subjects
As part of the curriculum, students study the following disciplines