International finance and investments

Educational and scientific institute of international relations

Name
International finance and investments
Program code
86726
Qualification awarded
Master's degree in international economic relations of the educational program "International Finance and Investments", economist (international relations)
Length of programme
1,5 years
Number of credits
90
level of qualification according to the National Qualification Framework and the European Qualifications Framework
7
Qualification level
Second (Master)
Discipline
International relations
Speciality
KnowledgeField EN
Specific admission requirements
Current information on the terms and rules of admission to the "International Finance and Investments" educational program is available on the website of the Taras Shevchenko KNU Admissions Committee (https://vstup.knu.ua/rules) in accordance with the Taras Shevchenko KNU Admission Rules for the current year
Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning
An applicant should hold a bachelor's, specialist's, or master's degree
Qualification requirements and regulations, including graduation requirements
1. Completion of pre-diploma practice with a grade of at least 75 points. 2. Choosing a specialized block of disciplines from the curriculum and obtaining an average score not lower than "75" based on the results of all the disciplines included. 3. Obtaining at least 75 points on the final certification (passing the comprehensive qualification exam of the "International Finance and Investments" program; fulfillment and presentation of the qualifying master's thesis).
Programme learning outcomes
PLO1. Demonstrate the ability to use fundamental theoretical and practical knowledge of finance, banking, insurance, and the stock market to conduct research and perform professional activities in these fields. PLO2. Master analytical, scientific, and methodological tools to substantiate effective management decisions in the fields of finance, banking, insurance, and the stock market. PLO3. Apply interdisciplinary approaches to solving complex practical and theoretical problems in the financial sector, taking into account interconnections with other economic disciplines. PLO4. Utilize innovative financial technologies and instruments to develop and optimize processes in the fields of finance, banking, insurance, and the stock market. PLO5. Demonstrate the ability to present research results and conclusions regarding the functioning of financial markets and economic processes clearly and understandably to both specialists and non-specialists. PLO6. Conduct research in the fields of finance, banking, insurance, and the stock market, taking into account current trends and practical needs. PLO7. Collect, analyze, and process statistical and scientific-analytical data, and use them to make well-founded decisions in complex economic situations. PLO8. Apply modern information technologies and research methods to analyze economic and social processes, in accordance with research objectives and practical needs. PLO9. Assess the potential risks and socio-economic consequences of management decisions within the context of international financial markets and global economic processes. PLO10. Forecast development trends in international financial markets and adapt financial strategies to changing market conditions. PLO11. Apply modern management and financial tools to ensure the effective functioning of economic entities at national and international levels. PLO12. Evaluate the performance of enterprises, industries, and national economies, taking into account global economic conditions and international financial markets.
Form of study
Full-time form
Examination regulations and grading scale
Written and written-oral exams, current control, modular control papers, essays, "case studies", presentations, tests, differentiated tests, other types of activities in seminar classes and independent work, report and presentation based on the results of pre-diploma practice, presentation of the qualification master's thesis, comprehensive qualification exam of the educational program "International Finance and Investments", etc. A total 100-point rating scale is used where: 90-100 - excellent; 75-89 - good; 60-74 - satisfactory; 0-60 - unsatisfactory;
Оbligatory or optional mobility windows (if applicable)
On the basis of bilateral agreements between the Educational and Scientific Institute of International Relations (Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv) and the Higher Education Institution of Ukraine, cooperation is carried out in the field of national mobility of masters and corresponding re-enrollment of credits. The mechanism for implementing national credit mobility is regulated by the "Regulations on the procedure for implementing the right to academic mobility at the Taras Shevchenko KNU" dated June 29, 2016, as well as the "Regulations on the procedure for re-enrollment of study results at the Taras Shevchenko KNU" dated June 29, 2016
Work placement
Completion of pre-diploma practice with a score of no less than 75 points is a mandatory condition for awarding the professional qualification of an economist (international relations).
Work-based learning
Director of the course
Chair of international finance
Educational and scientific institute of international relations
Occupational profiles of graduates
Jobs in the field of financial management of international economic relations, in international financial organizations, at international and national enterprises, in joint investment institutes, international banking institutions, in central and local executive authorities, as well as research and consulting organizations.
Access to further studies
The possibility of continuing education at the third level of higher education, improving qualifications and obtaining additional education through certified and postgraduate programs, as well as lifelong learning.

Subjects

As part of the curriculum, students study the following disciplines

International lending
Code: ОК 02,
International enterprise and direct investment
Code: ОК 03,
Scientific and practical research of international economic relations
Code: ОК 04,
International business insurance
Code: ОК 05,
International financial markets and banking
Code: ОК 06,
Diplomatic protocol and business etiquette
Code: ОК 07,
Foreign language
Code: ОК 08,
International financial management
Code: ОК 01,
Business ethics in international investment
Code: ВК 1.2,
Business plan of an international enterprise
Code: ВК 1.3,
International portfolio investment
Code: ОК 09,
Theories of foreign direct investments
Code: ОК 10,
Theories of international finance
Code: ОК 11,
Strategic management of an international enterprise
Code: ОК 12,
Modern problems of international finance
Code: ВК 2.1,
International financial engineering
Code: ВК 2.2,
Global value chains of an international enterprise
Code: ВК 1.1,
Tax management of international enterprise
Code: ВК 2.3,
Global derivative market
Code: ВК 2.4,
International financial analytics
Code: ВК 2.5,
International audit and financial analysis
Code: ВК 1.6,
Offshore finance
Code: ВК 2.7,
Tax policy of foreign countries
Code: ВК 1.7,
Strategies for optimizing international investment portfolios
Code: ВК 2.8,
Mergers and acquisitions in global capital markets
Code: ВК 1.8,
International investment management
Code: ВК 1.4,
International investment projects: case studies
Code: ВК 1.5,