Financial Management Specialization
Program Aim
The Financial Management specialization curriculum prepares students for careers in corporate finance, investments, commercial and investment banking, international finance, government finance, insurance, and real estate. The study of finance provides students with both the theoretical background and the analytical tools required to make effective, value-creating business decisions. As businesses operate in increasingly competitive global environments, and as individuals and institutions seek investments on a global scale, the core fundamental principles of finance and their applications become of greater value and importance.
Program Objective
The student who graduates with a major in Finance will be able to:
- Master the most current methods for analyzing, interpreting, and reporting financial information.
- Estimate short- and long-term financing needs.
- Prepare and analyze capital budgeting projects.
- Determine the value of potential acquisitions and analyze competitors.
- Describe the different dimensions of international finance.
- Use effective written and oral communication skills consistent with the business and professional environment.
- Think critically, analyze information, and solve problems related to complex financial issues.
Program Learning Outcomes
The program learning outcomes (PLOs) set out the academic learning, skills, and achievements that the student must reliably demonstrate before graduation.
Upon successful completion of the courses in the Finance program, the graduating students shall demonstrate:
- Understanding of managing for value creation and value maximization within the firm.
- Ability to integrate economic, market, industry, technical and financial information in decision-making.
- Skills in financial analysis.
- Knowledge of domestic and global financial markets and institutions.
- Knowledge of investment instruments and their analysis.
- Proficiency in understanding and using quantitative skills for financial decision making.
- Ability to use library and internet resources in researching financial problems and presenting their conclusions in a written and an oral report.
Program Structure
| Year | Semester | Block | code | Subjects | Credits |
| Core Courses | |||||
| Year 1 | Semester 1 | Block 1 | MG4101 | Management Principle and Organization Behaviour | 4 |
| Block 2 | EC4101 | Managerial Economics | 4 | ||
| Block 3 | AC4101 | Advance Business Accounting & Financial Management | 4 | ||
| Semester 2 | Block 4 | MA4101 | Business Research Methods & Statistics | 4 | |
| Block 5 | MG4104 | Marketing Principles and Practice | 4 | ||
| Block 6 | MG4103 | Strategic Management | 4 | ||
| Specialization Courses | |||||
| Year 2 | Semester 3 | Block 7 | FM4201 | Security Analysis and Portfolio Management | 4 |
| Block 8 | FM4202 | Financial Derivatives Control and Audit | 4 | ||
| Block 9 | FM4203 | Risk Management (Financial Risk Management) | 4 | ||
| Semester 4 | Block 10-12 | MG4204 | Project Work | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 45 | ||||
Ms.Bukola Ayoola
Master of Business Administration
“I found the support from the Student Mentor very cordial and professional , I have worked with two student mentors and both have been very supportive and willing to help while necessary.“
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FAQs
The Financial Management Specialization MBA program at TAU Guyana is a graduate-level program designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in financial management, including financial analysis, investment strategies, risk management, and corporate finance.
Admission requirements typically include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, relevant work experience, academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, and sometimes standardized test scores like the GMAT or GRE.
The curriculum includes core MBA courses along with specialized courses focused on financial management, such as Financial Statement Analysis, Investment Management, Risk Assessment and Mitigation, Capital Budgeting, Financial Modeling, and Corporate Finance.
Graduates can pursue various finance and management roles, such as financial managers, investment analysts, risk managers, financial consultants, corporate finance specialists, and finance directors, in diverse industries and organizations.
While both focus on finance, MBA Finance typically covers a broader range of financial topics including investments, corporate finance, and financial markets, while MBA Financial Management often emphasizes managing finances within organizations, including budgeting, financial analysis, and risk management.
The best choice depends on individual interests, skills, and career aspirations. MBA in Finance offers opportunities in investment banking, corporate finance, and financial analysis, while Marketing and HR specializations lead to careers in brand management, market research, talent management, or organizational development. Choose based on your passion and career goals.