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Financial Management (MBA 512)
60 hours (6 weeks).
May 2025 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: interpret financial statements and key financial metrics to evaluate organizational performance and inform strategic decisions; apply financial management principles to capital budgeting, working capital, and financing decisions in an international context; assess currency risk, global capital markets, and financing options to support multinational operations; design financial strategies that align profitability, risk management, and sustainable growth objectives; and evaluate ethical, regulatory, and governance considerations in global financial decision-making.
In today’s global economy, effective financial management is essential for organizational success and sustainability. Financial Management (MBA-512) equips graduate students with the strategic financial skills needed to make informed decisions in international management contexts. This course focuses on interpreting financial data, designing financial strategies, and managing risk across borders—without requiring deep technical finance expertise. Other topics include core financial management principles, including financial analysis, capital budgeting, working capital management, and risk assessment, while addressing global challenges such as currency exchange, international financing, and ethical governance. Emphasis is placed on using financial insights to support strategic planning, sustainable growth, and value creation in multinational environments.
In the graduate degree category, 3 semester hours in Business Administration and Management, or Financial Management (5/25).