MBA Finance
Lusaka, Zambia
MBA
DURATION
24 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: The MBA Finance at Unicaf University teaches core business and finance principles, management and administration, and strategic financial leadership for global and local challenges. It develops skills in data sourcing, analysis, critical appraisal, stakeholder and supply-chain strategy, entrepreneurial leadership, innovation, risk-taking, lifelong learning. Keywords: financial management, corporate finance, banking, risk management, strategic planning, analytics, leadership, entrepreneurship.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles in investment banking, corporate finance, financial management, risk management, consulting, treasury, and executive leadership. They can work in banks, multinational corporations, financial services, consultancies, and NGOs, or start ventures. Skills fit finance, strategy, analytics, and operations roles.
During this course, students will be able to study basic principles of business and financial processes and concepts. They will gain profound knowledge of management and administration procedures in order to successfully function in managerial positions as well as in banking organisations.
Rationale
The course will enable students to become efficiently equipped with all the necessary skills and knowledge in order to advance in international organisations and achieve positive results when operating in executive positions.
Aims of the Programme
The aims of the programme are the following:
- Develop the knowledge and skills necessary for successful financial strategic leadership performance, within the context of dynamic local and global challenges.
- Enhance the ability to source, analyze and critically appraise all types of business data and practice.
- Develop flexible strategies for satisfying diverse stakeholder and partner demands across the whole supply chain and other value-adding systems.
Objectives of the Programme
- Integrate cutting-edge strategic research and practice to achieve business transformation.
- Engender a spirit of critical enquiry and environment that fosters lifelong learning and continuous personal and professional development.
- Develop skills of entrepreneurial leadership in the field of finance such as creativity, innovation, collaboration, risk-taking, etc.
Foundation Courses
- UU-Msc-IND100-ZM Induction Module
- UU-FNT-203-ZM Introduction to Master Degree
Core requirements (required modules)
- UU-MBA-710-ZM Financial Management for Managers
- UU-MBA-711-ZM Dissertation
- UU-MBA-712-ZM Theories of Management
- UU-MBA-714-ZM Business Function and Procedures
- UU-MBA-717-ZM Strategic Management
- UU-MBA-718-ZM Strategic Leadership and Practice
- UU-MBA-750-ZM Markets and Financial Institutions
- UU-MBA-751-ZM Risk Management in Finance
- UU-MBA-752-ZM Corporate Finance
Unicaf considers candidates for a scholarship based on:
- Academic qualifications:
Candidates should meet the entry requirements of the respective programme of study. - Financial ability:
Candidates should be in a position to pay a portion of the fees after the application for the Scholarship. - Country of residence:
Different scholarships apply depending on the country of residence of the student.
How it Works
First Complete the Application Form
This is part of the registration process and is not a commitment from your side.
After you submit the application form, a Student Adviser will contact you and discuss:
- Your qualifications for the course.
- The details about the degree.
- The eligibility criteria.
- If you want to study only online or at one of the Unicaf University campuses.
- The documentation that you will need to provide for your administration.
- The level of scholarship you are eligible for.
- Possible payment plan that suits your budget.
Your Papers get Reviewed
Once you have agreed with the Student Adviser that you would like to proceed and submitted all the paperwork, your application will be reviewed by the Admissions Officer to determine if your academic qualifications meet the minimum criteria and the Scholarship Committee.
Receive Final Approval & Start Studying
Finally, you will be contacted with the decision of the Admissions Officer and the Scholarship Committee. Students that study online, can also take advantage of our Learning Centres that are located at several locations worldwide.
For the ones that commence their studies, the Unicaf team will continue to be at your side every step of the way.