Online Master of Business Administration Finance

Analyzes the interaction of individual, group, and organizational dynamics that influence human behavior in organizations and determine appropriate management approaches to foster a productive work environment. Examines a variety of theories, models and strategies used to understand motivation and individual behavior, decision making, the dynamics of groups, work teams, communication, leadership, power and politics, conflict resolution, work design, organizational structure and culture and managing change. Provides a conceptual base for managers to interpret, assess and influence human behavior in an organization.

Examines the strategic management process and implementation of successful business strategies in the highly competitive and dynamic global environment. Analyzes the impact of technology, government policy, and world economic and political forces on strategy formulation and execution. Analytic, integrative, and decision-making skills will be exercised through the use of case analysis and decision-making that will involve the core business functions, leadership challenges and global operations.

Explore international business finance tools, applications and concepts used in formulating effective financial management strategies. Examine fundamental international financial relationships and transactions among firms, foreign exchange rate determination and forecasting, foreign exchange risk and exposure, balance of payment accounting and evolution of the international monetary system. Analyze special topics, such as working capital management strategies, capital budgeting, cost of capital and optimal capital structure in the context of international operations.

Develop a framework for analyzing corporate finance and investment decisions. Apply techniques for evaluating capital investments, capital structure and dividend decisions, and study the interaction between investment and financing decisions. Topics include mergers and acquisitions; leasing; working capital management; and a more rigorous analysis of cost of capital, risk and return, and corporate liabilities.

Explore a rigorous treatment of the fundamental principles of investments, investment management and asset pricing. Analyze asset allocation, asset pricing models, international diversification, active portfolio management, performance evaluation and other pertinent topics. Approach the analysis from the perspective of individual investor, corporate finance manager and the investment manager.