Corporate finance
Faculty of Economics
Name
Corporate finance
Program code
1189
Qualification awarded
Master of Finance, Banking and Insurance of educational program "Corporate Finance
Length of programme
2 years
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 based on the results of a single entrance exam in a foreign language and an entrance exam in a major subject. The holders of bachelor's degrees in other specialization, took additional entrance exam in the major subject
Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning
First cycle of higher education (NQF Level 6) or higher.
Qualification requirements and regulations, including graduation requirements
Certification of graduates of the educational program is carried out in the form of public defense of the master's thesis. The defense of the thesis tests the ability to apply modern theory, methodology and tools of corporate finance in the activities of economic entities in any field of economic activity , provide analytical support in attracting funding and making investment decisions in financial markets.
Programme learning outcomes
PR01. Use the fundamental laws of finance, banking and insurance in combination with research and management tools for professional and scientific activities.
PR02. Know at the level of the latest achievements the basic concepts and methodologies of scientific knowledge in the field of finance, banking and insurance.
PR03. Carry out adaptation and modification of existing scientific approaches and methods to specific situations of professional activity.
PR04. Search, process, systematize and analyze information needed to solve professional and scientific problems in the field of finance, banking and insurance.
PR05. Fluently communicate in a foreign language orally and in writing on professional and scientific issues, present and discuss research results.
PR06. To present accessible and reasoned results of research orally and in writing, to participate in professional discussions.
PR07. Solve ethical dilemmas based on the rule of law, ethical principles and universal values.
PR08. Be able to apply and manage innovative approaches in the field of finance, banking and insurance.
PR09. Apply management skills in finance, banking and insurance.
PR10. Carry out diagnostics and modeling of financial system development and financial activity of business entities.
PR11. Apply in-depth knowledge in the field of financial, banking and insurance management for decision making.
PR12. Justify the choice of management decisions in the field of finance, banking and insurance and evaluate their effectiveness taking into account the objectives, existing restrictions, legal and ethical aspects.
PR13. Assess the degree of complexity of tasks in planning activities and processing its results.
PR14. To substantiate the relevance of research, the possibility of achieving the goals taking into account the available resources, to make hypotheses, to argue conclusions based on research results.
More details at the link: http://econom.univ.kiev.ua/departments/finance/educ_programs/
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)
Work placement
Educational internship is required. The basis of practice is the Faculty of Economics (Department of Finance) of the University.
Practical training is carried out under the organizational and methodological guidance of the lecturer of the department.
The duration of internship is determined by the curriculum. The ultimate form of control is the defence of practice reports at the faculty. Additional requirements for practice organization are defined in the guidelines and work program.
Students have the opportunity to take part in international internship (annual business internship at Nord University, Norway).
Work-based learning
Occupational profiles of graduates
Jobs in various types of business activities, including enterprises of various types of economic activity, in scientific, organizational, managerial and educational fields; teaching and other positions in the universities; bodies of state power and local self-government; analytical and information institutions that provide strategic and financial consulting, provide evaluation services; research institutions, etc. The program provides ample opportunities for graduates' career paths, including:
financial manager of the company,
investment manager in companies that manage the portfolio of financial assets (pension funds, investment funds, investment banks), specialist in the analytical departments of investment companies, specialist in consulting for private and corporate clients, specialist in corporate governance and financial reporting, etc.
Access to further studies
Opportunity to continue education at the third (educational and scientific) level of higher education.
Students enrolled in the program receive knowledge in the field of finance, sufficient for further independent preparation for the exam for the certificate of financial analyst - Chartered Financial Analyst.
Subjects
As part of the curriculum, students study the following disciplines