About the Academic Track

Refine your knowledge of financial strategy and enhance your competitive skills in this finance and banking track. It provides excellent preparation for the first level of the Chartered International Financial Analyst exam, as well as the knowledge and skills to pursue a wide range of specialized and senior leadership roles.

International Suleiman University launched a master’s in finance and banking in order to keep pace with developments in the financial and banking sector in society. It enables him to work and contribute to building the financial and banking institutions operating in the community.

Objectives

This academic track aims to raise the academic level of employees of the financial and banking sector who have obtained a first university degree by obtaining a master’s degree in finance and banking, in order to harmonize between theoretical financial and banking knowledge, practical experiences and skills using the latest educational means and modern technology methods in the financial and banking field.
The academic track is characterized by its integrated study plan, which contains specialized courses in the field of finance and banking that include multiple aspects, and in line with the latest developments in the science of finance and banking, with the aim of providing the financial and banking community with cadres with a master’s degree in finance and banking that possess the skills, capabilities and theoretical and applied knowledge, which make an effective contribution. To excel in their performance when employed in the field of work, each according to his specialization.
The academic track is also distinguished in preparing its graduates after completing their studies and obtaining a master’s degree in finance and banking to develop their career level and assume higher administrative positions with their delegated institutions and carry out new and specialized job tasks compared to their previous position, through the added value that graduates gain from the knowledge New abilities and skills after their graduation, as well as opening new horizons for them to complete their higher studies or go to obtain prestigious professional certificates on a global level such as the Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and others, which brings material and moral benefit to the graduates of the academic track, and therefore The overall performance of the institution, which contributes effectively to raising the qualifications of the financial and banking sector cadres, academically and professionally.

Study System

● The student studies eight courses, distributed as follows:
√ Six compulsory courses.
√ Two elective courses from among the courses offered by the college for master’s students.
● The study is conducted through research seminars in each course. The research seminar is based on multiple references and is in accordance with the methodology and standards of scientific research.
● The study of each of the eight courses takes four credit hours for a minimum of four weeks and may exceed that according to each student’s abilities. After that, the student’s competency and knowledge test is held in the course he completed, then he begins another course in the same manner, and so on.
● The student is assigned a hypothetical course that the college chooses from among the courses that the student has studied at the undergraduate level, and this is considered a practical training for the student to be evaluated with ten credit hours. The student must divide this course from twelve to fourteen brief lectures. The student presents each lecture in the form of a written summary of its topic in Word or PDF format, accompanied by a video recording of it in the student’s voice using the Power Point program, with a duration of not less than ten minutes and not more than About twenty minutes.
● Study courses in the first year, the student has the right to extend the study for a period not exceeding a second year.

The requirements for obtaining a master’s degree in various disciplines are sixty credit hours according to the study plan approved by the University Council, and these requirements are distributed according to the following programs:
1- Research courses of thirty-two credit hours.
2- A scientific thesis with eighteen credit hours.
3- A practical training of ten credit hours.

Requirements for registering a thesis topic for a master’s degree
● The student must pass the stipulated courses with a score of at least 70%.
● The student obtained a TOEFL certificate of at least 450, or its equivalent, or obtained an equivalent certificate in the French language, with the exception of those who obtained a first university degree in one of the two languages, or in one of the two languages.
● The student submits a request to the university administration to register a master’s thesis with a proposed topic in one of the subspecialty tracks.
● If the initial approval of the subject title is achieved, the college council will designate a supervisor to guide and follow up the student in preparing the plan.
● The research plan includes the importance of the topic and a critical presentation of previous studies in it, specifically the research problem, then defining the study’s curriculum and its main hypotheses or questions that you want to answer, and the division of the study and its sources.
● The student presents his proposed plan in a scientific seminar, discussing the plan as a topic and an approach.
● The student adjusts his plan based on the professors’ observations in the seminar if he is asked to amend.
● After the seminar, the plan is presented to the college council to take its decision regarding the registration of the subject.
● In the event of approval, the College Council’s decision is presented to the University Council to approve the registration, and the registration date is calculated from the date of the University Council’s approval.

Jury discussion and award of degree
● The minimum for preparing a master’s thesis is nine months, starting from the date of approval by the University Council to register the subject, and the maximum is two years, which can be extended for a third exceptional year upon the recommendation of the supervisor and the approval of the College Council, provided that the total period of student enrollment in the degree does not exceed four years.
● The supervisor submits a semi-annual report that includes what has been accomplished and what is required in the remaining period.
● After the student completes the thesis and the supervisor reviews it, the supervisor submits to the university administration a report stating its validity for discussion, including an evaluation of the student’s performance during the preparation period of the thesis of 140 degrees, with a full copy of the thesis signed by him, and a letter with the names of the discussion and judgment committee proposed by the professors of the specialty, for presentation to the college Council.
● At least fifteen days must pass before the student’s discussion from the date of the approval of the discussion committee by the college.
● The validity period of the committee formed to discuss the thesis is six months, which may be renewed for a similar period based on a report from the supervisor and the approval of the College Council.
● Each member of the committee writes a detailed scientific report on the validity of the thesis for discussion, and the thesis is evaluated out of 420 degrees, and the average of the three degrees is taken.
The student may not be discussed unless he/she gets at least 70% of the supervisor’s evaluation of his performance and the committee members’ evaluation of the message in the individual reports.
● A group report is submitted after the discussion, signed by all members of the committee, in which an evaluation of the thesis discussion is given on a scale of 140 degrees.

The thesis is passed after public discussion with one of the ratings shown in the following table:

Percentage of gradespointsappreciation symbolAppreciation
ArabicEinglish
95 to 100%4A+A+Prominent
90 to less than 95%7 , 3aA
85 to less than 90%3 , 3b+BVery well
80 to less than 85%3BB
75 to less than 80%7 , 2c+C+Good
70 to less than 75%3 , 2cC

After the college approves the student’s results, the master’s degree is awarded at a rate calculated from the average total of the courses and thesis grades.
After obtaining the approval of the University Council to grant a master’s degree to the student, he is entitled to obtain insured certificates, authenticated by the university, stating that he obtained that degree, in order to present them to the various authorities.

Study Duration

The duration of study to obtain a master’s degree in business and management is two years as a minimum, and six years as a maximum.
In the first year, the student studies at least eight subjects, and the study is through research seminars for each course. The research seminar is based on multiple references and is in accordance with the scientific research methodology and standards.
In the second year, the student attends a general seminar for the topic of the thesis, which he will prepare and submit for discussion
The general seminar is discussed by the scientific committee at the university, and the title of the thesis is approved
The student works to complete his thesis under the supervision of the supervisor decided by the Presidency of the University based on the proposal of the Dean of the Faculty
The student completes his scientific thesis and submits for discussion before the committee formed by the Presidency of the University in a public session and completes the conditions for a master’s degree
Courses of study in the first year The student has the right to extend the study in it for a period not exceeding a second year
The thesis prepared by the student during a period of time not less than 9 months and not exceeding two years

Conditions for success and graduation

1) The student is considered to have passed any of the program’s courses if he achieves a final score of no less than 65%. He is also considered successful in the master’s project if he obtains a mark (granted by the judging committee) not less than 75%.
After the student presents the results of his project before the committee, and discusses its technical content.
2) The student is not entitled to submit to discuss his thesis until a scientific research is published in an approved refereed journal.
3) The student obtains a master’s degree certificate after he has fulfilled all the scientific requirements for this degree.

Academic Track Structure
8 courses = 32 credit hours,
 practical training = 10 credit hours
 Master's thesis = 18 credit hours
Courses
Practical Training
Master's Thesis

Compulsory Courses

Scientific Research Methodology

Course Code: MBA101
Credit Hours: 3.00

The course includes scientific research methods related to defining scientific research and clarifying its importance, types, steps and methods. It also deals with the sources and methods of data collection and methods of data analysis, as well as methods of sampling and estimation, and all statistical methods that can be used in the processes of analysis and scientific research in the fields of economics and management.

Commercial Banking

Course Code: MBA102
Credit Hours: 3.00

This course includes the objectives, restrictions, and policies applicable to the management of commercial banks. Emphasis will be placed on asset and liability management, service marketing and other banking functions.

World Bank management

Course Code: MBA103
Credit Hours: 3.00

This course examines the management of the international banking function. Defining objectives, developing strategies, establishing the organizational structure, and managing operations. It looks at international banking, foreign lending, risks, limitations, and portfolio considerations. International banking trends and their implications for regulation are also addressed.

Financial management policies

Course Code: MBA104
Credit Hours: 3.00

This course includes advanced theories and applications underlying financial decision making. Case studies and model building. Topics include financial valuation, capital structure, dividend policy, and restructuring. Mergers and acquisitions, corporate bankruptcy, agency theory, and initial public offerings.

Markets and Financial Institutions

Course Code: MBA105
Credit Hours: 3.00

This course focuses on the business of financial markets and institutions in the Arab world and all over the world. Includes interest rate determination, policies, management and policies of commercial banks.

Financial futures and fixed income investments

Course Code: MBA106
Credit Hours: 3.00

The course includes an examination of the structure, uses, and strategies associated with the financial futures markets. Valuation and hedging. Speculative activity, and other related future risk management issues are discussed. Types of fixed income securities and default risk. Valuation of fixed income securities and their use in investment and risk management.

Elective Courses

Stock analysis

Course Code: MBA151
Credit Hours: 3.00

The course includes the analysis of securities, the organization and operation of their markets. Defining and evaluating the risk and reward structure of equity and debt securities. Special focus on common stock. Other topics include options, mutual fluids, and technical analysis.

Financial risk management

Course Code: MBA152
Credit Hours: 3.00

The course includes a survey of financial instruments used to manage financial risk, including forward contracts, forward contracts, options and swaps. Emphasis is placed on identifying financial risks and designing an optimal risk management program.


International financial strategy

Course Code: MBA153
Credit Hours: 3.00

This course covers aspects of the strategic financial environment and management of companies operating in the global arena. To include recent developments in financial strategy, international trade and economic decision-making.


Portfolio Management

Course Code: MBA154
Credit Hours: 3.00

The course includes practical and theoretical problems related to portfolio optimization, construction and revision techniques. Portfolio targets for individuals, companies and liquids. Measuring portfolio performance and relevant empirical evidence. The role of the computer in portfolio management.


Financial Planning and Statement Analysis

Course Code: MBA155
Credit Hours: 3.00

Examine the fundamental analysis of corporate financial planning and financial statements. Determining reliable estimates of companies’ core earning power, earning risk and appraisal.


Corporate Finance

Course Code: MBA156
Credit Hours: 3.00

The course includes an in-depth examination of assets and liabilities and capital structure management, with emphasis on capital budgeting techniques for valuation; risk assessment; Working capital management and short, medium and long term financing methods.


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Degree: Master's Degree

Track code: BA103MA

Study method: Distance Learning

Credit hour: 60

How long it takes: 
Full time: 2 years
Part time: 4 years
Limit time: 6 years